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Northwest Africa 5000 Meteorite.......................................... 2 Aviation................................................................................. 4 Space Models........................................................................ 6 Rocket Propulsion............................................................... 11 Satellites and Space Probes............................................... 15 X-15 and “X-Plane” Program............................................... 16 Project Mercury ................................................................. 17 Project Gemini ................................................................... 22 Project Apollo Hardware / Spacesuit Parts ........................ 30 Project Apollo..................................................................... 47 Apollo 7.............................................................................. 51 Apollo 8 ............................................................................. 51 Apollo 9 ............................................................................. 52 Apollo 10 ........................................................................... 53 The Bruce Elle Archive........................................................ 57 Apollo 11............................................................................. 84 Apollo 12 ......................................................................... 100 Apollo 13 ......................................................................... 102

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Apollo 13 The Movie.......................................................... 119 Apollo 14.......................................................................... 121 Apollo 15.......................................................................... 123 Apollo 16 ......................................................................... 133 Apollo 17 ......................................................................... 136 Apollo Astronauts............................................................. 139 NASA Flight Personal....................................................... 144 Skylab............................................................................... 155 Apollo-Soyuz ................................................................... 159 Cosmonauts .................................................................... 161 Soviet Hardware................................................................ 167 Space Shuttle................................................................... 172 Space Shuttle Hardware.................................................. 177 SpaceX.............................................................................. 192 Space Art.......................................................................... 193 Miscellany......................................................................... 195 Conditions of Sale............................................................ 201

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Robert S. Eaton Sr. 1940–2001

Northwest Africa 5000 Meteorite First time ever at auction, a complete slice of the highly desirable NWA 5000 8001. Northwest Africa 5000 Lunar Meteorite Slice.

This year marks the 13th anniversary since the discovery of Northwest Africa 5000 (NWA 5000).

At the time of its discovery in 2007, NWA 5000 was the dimensionally largest and heaviest weight-certified lunar meteorite ever found, and remains exceptionally interesting and unique to scientists and collectors. It is exceedingly important in that it represents the solitary sample from a previously unexplored part of the Moon and is the only Highlands Gabbro available for study or integration into collections.

Originally, the complete NWA 5000 mass weighed an impressive 11,528 grams, and before cutting, it was dimensionally larger than any sample in the NASA Apollo collection. The celestial masterpiece lay undisturbed for centuries deep in the world’s largest and hottest desert, the Sahara, until the summer of 2007, when it was recovered by some adventuresome hunters of treasure. It was acquired by the well-respected Von Hupé Planetary Collection and has been meticulously managed and curated by the official main mass holder listed in the Meteoritical Bulletin, Adam Hupé—from which this last remaining complete slice is now being presented.

MAJESTIC AESTHETIC QUALITIES: Although the weight in itself is very impressive, its mere presence is awe-inspiring. A generous amount of 4.5 billion year old gleaming metal is present and the matrix contrast is striking. This stone contains breccias within breccias—it actually takes on the appearance of the Moon—and the preferential orientation of clasts lends a unique 3-D appearance to flat surfaces. No expense was spared in the painstaking preparation of every NWA 5000 specimen to enter the market achieving a cut and finish worthy of the qualities NWA 5000 is now famous for. A mere camera cannot capture the exquisiteness this Moon rock presents and its splendor leaves an indelible impression on those who view it in person.

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IMMENSE SCIENTIFIC VALUE: NWA 5000 is a scientific treasure trove with 19 peer-reviewed and published scientific papers to its credit and more in progress. Several laboratories including the University of Washington, Carnegie Institution in Washington D.C, Washington University in St. Louis, Berkeley Geochronology Center, Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory, Purdue University, ETH-Zurich, University of Arizona, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Vatican Observatory and National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University, to name a few, have helped to decode the mysteries and geologic history of our nearest celestial neighbor thanks to NWA 5000. It will continue to be studied by the most prestigious laboratories and institutions, worldwide and well into the future.

Most meteorites break up during atmospheric entry or weather into fragments creating multiple stones called pairings. All indications are that NWA 5000 came in as a single mass with no pairings making it even more exclusive. This well-preserved and properly prepared Moon rock has had over a thousand years to equalize with the Earth’s alien atmosphere and is very stable requiring no special care other than that of security.

Two of the members of the exclusive NWA 5000 complete slice owners club were so impressed with NWA 5000 that they went on to acquire secondary complete slices keeping members of this select group down to four. These four individuals could afford any lunar meteorite on the market, yet they chose NWA 5000 after considering all other offerings. This most likely will be the very last chance to join this exclusive club.

HIGHEST-RATED BY SCIENTIST WITH 31 YEARS EXPERIENCE: Evaluated by Dr. T.E. Bunch, Space Science Consulting Services, who possesses a PhD in Space Science with 31 years research experience at NASA, Ames Research Center, and according to the scale which he established, NWA 5000 is the highest rated lunar meteorite with a near perfect 24.8 out of a possible 25 points. The consensus among research scientists, museums, and collectors alike is that NWA 5000 possesses important aesthetic and scientific qualities.

JOIN AN EXCLUSIVE CLUB: This is the very first, only, and last time a complete slice from this ultra-desirable lunar meteorite will be put up for auction from the original source.

At 702.89 grams and measuring an impressive 245mm X 218mm X 8mm, “The Perigee” is also the largest and heaviest belonging to the exclusive group of seven complete slices.

The surface-to-weight ratio is superb. Mr. Hupé saved the very finest complete slice for last. He held this fusion crusted example back because, in his opinion, it represents the best of the best. He aptly named this specimen “The Perigee,” the point in the orbit of the Moon at which it is nearest to the Earth. This meticulously prepared complete slice was cut deep within the center section of the meteorite which guarantees it is among the most pristine examples available.

MULTIPLE MUSEUM PROVENANCES AND EXHIBITIONS: When the main mass of NWA 5000 made its debut at the Royal Ontario Museum from December 20th, 2008 to April 15th, 2009, it was the largest intact lunar meteorite ever placed on public display. Prominently exhibited in its own 11 by 8 by 2 feet display at the very front and center for the grand opening of the new Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth’s Treasure. It was immensely popular as patrons viewed it both on the way in and once again upon exiting. An insurance value of $9,610,000.00 was set far below its conservative appraised value of $15,376,000.00 when the complete meteorite weighed 9,610 grams. NWA 5000 was also exhibited at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History where it was claimed to be, “Arguably, the most desirable lunar meteorite in the world [at that time].” Several other noteworthy museums have integrated part slices of NWA 5000 into their permanent displays. A 575-gram complete slice, referred to as “The Ambassador,” was the centerpiece used at Chicago’s Field Museum by Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charlie Duke to promote future missions to the Moon.

Twelve complete slices in all were cut from the main mass, four of which were cut into smaller pieces with a fifth slab slated for cutting, leaving only seven intact complete slices. Six of the seven slices were sold privately to some of the world’s wealthiest, most recognizable and discerning businessmen.

This specimen comes with its own portfolio, custom fitted Pelican case with safe deposit box insert for added safety and security, a metal identification tag, a color identification card and a certificate of authenticity from the Von Hupé Planetary Collection. Starting Bid $25,000

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Aviation

8002. First World Flight Group Lot. Impressive grouping of six items signed by one or more aviators involved with

the historic first aerial circumnavigation of the world in 1924—a copy of The Authorized Narrative of The First World Flight, fourth impression, hardcover with dust jacket, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1927, signed and inscribed on the opening pages in ink or fountain pen by Erik H. Nelson, Leigh Wade, Henry Ogden, and author Lowell Thomas; an original 8 x 3 swatch of wing fabric from the 1924 Douglas World Cruiser biplane, ‘Chicago,’ which is annotated and signed in black ink

by Louis S. Casey, the Assistant Director for Aeronautics for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum; an ALS from Leslie P. Arnold, copilot of the Douglas World Cruiser Chicago; and a group of three off-white sheets, individually signed in ink or fountain pen by John Harding Jr., co-pilot of the New Orleans, Lowell H. Smith, pilot of the Chicago, and Erik H. Nelson, pilot of the New Orleans, who signs his sheet twice. In overall very good to fine condition, with heavy wear to the book’s dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

8003. Firsts in Flight Lithograph Suite. Limited

edition suite of three color lithographs for the ‘Firsts in Flight: 22nd Gathering of Eagles,’ numbered 654/750, consisting of larger 18 x 26 lithograph featuring Jay Ashurst’s artwork of 16 historic aircraft, and two 7.5 x 26 lithographs depicting images of the aviation and aeronautical pioneers, signed below each likeness in pencil by the corresponding pilot: Walker ‘Bud’ Mahurin, Lee ‘Buddy’ Archer, Jr., Chuck Yeager, Devol ‘Rock’ Brett, Pat Brady, Randall ‘Duke’ Cunningham, Dick Rutan, Eileen Collins, Tex Hill, Theodore ‘Ross’ Milton, Florence Miller Watson, Scott Crossfield, Joe Kittinger, Chuck DeBellevue, Bob Crippen, and Bertrand Piccard. The larger lithograph is signed by Ashurst. Rolled and in overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8004. Steve Fossett Signed Cover. American businessman

and a record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer (1944–2007) who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon and in a fixed-wing aircraft. Postal cover with large cancellation stamp, “Aviation Day 2001, Capital City Airport Station, Frankfort, KY 40601, August 11, 2001,” signed in black ink

by Steve Fossett. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8005. Steve Fossett Signed Souvenir Typescript. Souvenir typescript

headed “First Solo Round the World Airplane Flight,” one page, 8.5 x 11, dated April 8, 2005, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Steve Fossett. The typescript, in part: “Success—and on the first attempt! The flight had its dramas.

This was the first takeoff with full fuel. In the first 1,000 feet, acceleration was below the requirement for liftoff before the end of the 12,300 foot runway. Then acceleration improved and the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer leapt off the runway at the 8,000 foot mark…A brief bout of severe turbulence was encountered over the Gulf of Oman at 49,000 feet and I was unable to control the airplane in the thin air. A quick descent to 45,000 feet solved the problem…The results were most satisfying. In addition to the First Solo Nonstop RTW, my 22,936 mile flight broke two records held by the big guys: Jet Distance held by the B-52 at 12,523 miles and Jet Closed Circuit held by an Antonov at 12,521 miles.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8008. Orville Wright Signed Check. Union Trust

8006. Raymond Orteig Autograph Note Signed. New York City hotel owner (1870–1939) who offered the Orteig Prize for the first non-stop transatlantic flight between New York City and Paris. Rare ANS on the reverse of a matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 postcard showing the church and home of Raymond Orteig in the French village of Louvie-Juzon. The note reads: “Greetings from the old hometown, with best wishes for you and Mrs. Lindridge, Raymond Orteig, 9/6/23.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Co. bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Lottie Jones for $6.25, December 30, 1930. Ornately matted with images and captions to an overall size of 24 x 22.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8007. Rutan Voyager Flown Engine Oil. Uncommon Lucite display containing a .5˝ x .75˝ vial of engine oil from the Rutan Model 76 Voyager, the first aircraft to fly around the world without stopping or refueling. The vial is encased in a Lucite display with a color map of the nine-day journey, and is set atop a wooden laser-engraved base with flight information and facsimile signatures. The display measures 6˝ x 6˝ x 1.75˝, with the back of base signed in red felt tip, “Dick Rutan, Voyager, CMDR.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Rutan at the time of signing. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Space Models Vintage Apollo spacecraft model from the collection of a NASA director 8009. Apollo Spacecraft Model. Vintage 1:40 scale model of an Apollo spacecraft by W.J. Hyatt, Inc., used by NASA as part of an outreach program during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The model, measuring approximately 26.5″ tall, features the payload section of the craft: the command module, the service module, and the lunar module; the escape rocket and tower are included. The capsule is set upon a 9″ diameter wooden base with golden Apollo plate, and the Hyatt label is affixed to bottom. In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use and storage, including scattered light scuffing, some chipping to paint, and two of the reaction control system thrusters no longer present. The consignor notes that this model derives from the collection of his grandfather, Lieut. Cdr. Henry Schultz, who was appointed Director of the NASA Texas Tracking and Data Acquisition Station in 1965. Three years later, he was appointed as a NASA Representative in Spain and concurrently NASA Director of the Madrid Space Station and NASA Chief of Agency, U.S. Embassy, Spain. A wonderful early vintage model of an Apollo spacecraft, the uppermost section of the Saturn V. Starting Bid $500

8010. Apollo CSM Contractor’s Model. Vintage contractor’s model of the Apollo Command/Service Module with Lunar Module Shroud base, manufactured by North American Rockwell in Downey, California. The two-piece model measures approximately 16.5˝ in height and 7˝ in diameter, and features affixed decals and four Reaction Control System quadrants. The Lunar Module is not included. In very good to fine condition, with possible missing pieces, and scattered scuffs and soiling to both shroud and module. Starting Bid $200

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8011. Applications Technology Satellite ATS-1 Model. Rare 1:8 scale

NASA education model of the Applications Technology Satellite (ATS-1), measuring 14˝ in length and suspended atop a base to a height of 18˝. Underside of satellite features two metal NASA labels: “U.S. Government Property, NASA, 0105, Aerospace Educ. Serv. Project” and “NASA Lewis, 0034, U.S. Govt. Property, Do Not Paint of Destroy.” The black plastic base, 9˝ x 12˝ x .5˝, features an affixed label, “Property of NASA–0103, University Foundation, California State University, Chico.” Includes the original wooden storage box, 15˝ x 22.5˝ x 15˝, with affixed NASA logos, and the cover marked in green paint, “15,” and in white stenciling, “ATS M12.” The front of the lid bears a metal NASA label: “U.S. Government Property, NASA, 0105.” In very good to fine condition, with sections of the array antennas partially broken, and some light scuffs and chips to model; the storage box is in very good condition, with scattered wear and abrasions, and scratches to NASA label.

Launched on December 7, 1966, the Applications Technology Satellite (ATS-1) was the first satellite to use frequency division multiple access (FDMA) taking independently uplinked signals and converting them for downlink on a single carrier. ATS-1 also carried a black-and-white weather camera that transmitted the first full-disk Earth images from geostationary orbit (GEO).

ATS-1 objectives were to test the experimental geostationary techniques of satellite orbit and motion, measure the orbital environment at 23,000 miles above the Earth’s surface, and transmit meteorological information (imagery and data) to surface ground stations. Starting Bid $200

8012. Boeing X-37A Model. Impressive 1:8 scale

model of the Boeing X-37A, also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), built by Retro Rocket and used to develop a new process for showing the Thermal Protection System (TPS) using a ‘trompe-l’oeil’ technique to give it a realistic looking three-dimensional texture. The large model measures approximately 45˝ in length with a wingspan of 22˝, and mounted atop a wooden base measuring 14˝ x 10˝ x 1˝ to a height of 17˝. This impressively detailed model features the craft’s heat-resistant ceramic tiles, twin-angle tail fans, and both sides of payload bay area featuring craft designation and NASA and Boeing logos. The model was built using CAD data from NASA and is very accurate. In very good to fine condition, with scattered scuffs and soiling and some slight peeling to model panels. Starting Bid $200

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8013. Grumman Lunar Module Model. Vintage Apollo

lunar module contractor’s model, made of injection-molded plastic and measuring approximately 6.5” tall and 10” across.

The two-piece LM is removable from the base, separates into ascent and descent stages, and has numerous tiny projecting parts. Includes the original 10.25” diameter black base, with color logos of both Grumman and NASA, as well as the text “Lunar Module” printed near the edge. In fine condition, with some wear to paint and stickers, and a missing antenna.

Starting Bid $200

8014. Grumman/NASA LEM Replica Model. Vin-

tage Grumman/NASA Lunar Module LEM replica model presented to Congressman Lester L. Wolff, set upon a circular base with an engraved plaque on the front: “Rep. L. L. Wolff.” The overall model on its base measures approximately 3.5˝ tall and 4˝ in diameter. In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Wolff, who served in the House of Representatives from 1965–1981, and was a member of the Manned Space Program Committee. Starting Bid $200

8015. Interkosmos-1 Satellite Model. Impressive model of the In-

terkosmos-1 solar satellite, standing approximately 25.5˝ in height with a set of eight solar arrays extending to a length of 14˝. The satellite is suspended atop an attractive metal base measuring 7.25˝ in diameter.

In fine condition, with an adhesive fix to an instrument on upper structure, which also appears to be missing a central piece, and some adhesive remnants to bottom four solar panels.

On October 14, 1969, the first solar satellite in the Interkosmos space program launched into orbit from the Kasputin Yar Cosmodrome between Stalingrad and Astrakhan. The Interkosmos-1 satellite, cooperatively developed between the German Democratic Republic, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union, was designed to study short-wave radiation emanating from the Sun and its effects upon the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Its data revealed the polarization of the solar X-ray radiation and helped in the study of the distribution of oxygen in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Starting Bid $200

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Model of the N-1 moon rocket, the Soviet answer to the Saturn V 8016. N-1 Moon Rocket Model. Stunning cutaway model of the N1 moon rocket, a super heavy-lift launch vehicle that served as the Soviet rival to NASA’s Saturn V and was intended to enable crewed travel to Earth’s Moon and beyond.

Constructed of sundry parts metal and plastic, the model stands a lofty 24.5˝ in height and is set upon a metallic base 6˝ in diameter, which bears an engraved Cyrillic inscription (translated), “To dear Mstislav Vsevolodovich Keldysh from associates, 10. 2. 1971.” In fine condition, with some scuffing and wear to base and metal panels, and a small crack to middle plastic cut-section window. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Keldysh was a Soviet scientist in the field of mathematics and mechanics (1911–1978) who was one of the key figures behind the Soviet space program.

After creating the Calculation Bureau, which is credited with the design of the first Soviet computers and carried most of the mathematical problems related to the development of nuclear weapons, Keldysh began devoting his time to jet propulsion and rockets, including supersonic gas dynamics, heat and mass exchange, and heat shielding. His collaboration with Sergey Korolyov and Mikhail Tikhonravov influenced the creation of Sputnik, the world’s first satellite, in October 1957, and in 1961, he received his second ???? of Socialist Labor medal for his contribution to Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight into space.

The N1 launch vehicle, developed by Russia in the 1960’s, was to be the Soviet Union’s counterpart to the Saturn V. The largest of a family of launch vehicles that were to replace the ICBM-derived launchers then in use, the N series was to launch Soviet cosmonauts to the moon, Mars, and huge space stations into orbit. In comparison to Saturn, the project was started late, starved of funds and priority, and dogged by political and technical struggles between the chief designers. The end result was four launch failures and the cancellation of the project five years after Apollo landed on the moon. Starting Bid $300

Rare prototype model of the Saturn rocket and vehicle assembly building 8017. Post Saturn Launch Building Model. Outstanding

vintage 1:150 scale wooden prototype model of a post-Saturn heavy-lift launch vehicle with vehicle assembly building storage case, made at the Marshall Space Flight Center, Graphic Engineering and Model Studies Branch. The two-stage Saturnera rocket model, measuring 15˝ in height, is displayed in an impressive storage case made to resemble the vehicle assembly building, measuring 17˝ x 21.75˝ x 10.75˝, which features a sliding roof cover, sets of four movable window panels to each side, and the interior containing a variety of adjustable metal swing arms. The entirety of the model structure is displayed on a heavy wooden base measuring 26˝ x 22˝ x 2. In very good to fine condition, with various cosmetic wear to both rocket and building, which includes dings, chipped paint, and scattered toning and stains; three of the door hinges are in need of slight repair. Starting Bid $300

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8018. Orbital Sciences X-34 Model Tooling Master.

Rare 1:15 scale tooling master model of the Orbital Sciences X-34 unmanned technology demonstrator built by Retro Rocket, from which production molds were produced. The model was CNC-milled using CAD data supplied by NASA/Orbital Sciences, measures approximately 46˝ in length with a wingspan of 22˝, and is mounted atop a wooden base measuring 14˝ x 10˝ x 1˝ to a height of 14.25˝. The model is composed of a high density urethane material covered in polyester resin, and is as accurate as a wind tunnel model. All of the parts to make this model cost Retro Rocket almost $5,000. Tooling masters like this are often damaged during the molding process and are rarely sold. In fine condition, with a few small dings to lower portion and some pitting edge of one wing. Starting Bid $200

8019. Space Shuttle Orbiter Model. Impressive model

of a Space Shuttle Orbiter, approximately measuring 27˝ x 11.25˝ x 19˝, displayed atop a plastic base to a height of 18˝.

The Orbiter features payload bay doors capable of opening and closing, with interior of bay housing what appears to be a metal arm or Shuttle Remote Manipulator System. The model base features a small affixed NASA technician figurine and measures 11.75 x 6 x .5. In fine condition, with some slight wear. Starting Bid $200

8020. Sputnik 1 Model. Wonderful

1:4 scale model of the important Soviet Sputnik-1 satellite on a handsome curved aluminum stand, measuring approximately 19.5˝ tall, with a plaque on the black lacquer 9.75˝ x 11.75˝ base reading, “Sputnik-1 Model, The first artificial Earth satellite, USSR October, 4, 1957.”

The body of the model is constructed of polished aluminum with four 18.25˝ long polished steel antennas. The model precisely portrays the antennas and brackets, hatches, and head mounting screws. In fine condition. A handsome piece representing the birth of the ‘Space Race.’ Starting Bid $300

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Attractive full-scale General Electric model of the Voyager’s nuclear battery 8021. Voyager Spacecraft RTG Model. Exquisite full-scale contractor model of the deep-space Voyager spacecraft nuclear battery made for JPL, set upon a woodframed base, measuring an overall 20˝ x 25.5˝ x 20˝, and weighing 48 lbs; the RTG cylinder is 15.5” in diameter. The placard on the base reads: “Multihundred-Watt Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator, General Electric, Full : Scale.”

The appealing ‘cutaway’ design of the model reveals the plutonium pellet core. In fine condition. The model will be crated and shipped from California; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs. Starting Bid $200

Rocket Propulsion The engine that powered man to the moon 8022. Apollo F-1 Rocket Engine Contractor’s Model. Remarkable 1:10 scale Rocketdyne

contractor’s model of the F-1 liquid fuel rocket engine from circa 1968, measuring 25˝ in height, constructed of high-fidelity resin, and set upon a 16.5˝ diameter wooden base with clear plate: “Produced by Rocketdyne, A Division of North American Aviation, Inc., F-1 Engine, For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.” This sturdy replica weighs approximately 40 pounds and features in great detail the various parts and components of the legendary F-1 engine, such as: the upper interface panel with fuel and LOX inlets, the main LOX valves and gimbal block, the main fuel valve and heat exchanger, the turbopump exhaust manifold, and the thrust chamber with nozzle extension. In fine condition.

The consignor notes that the model was on display at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center after Rocketdyne gifted the model to NASA in 1968 in commemoration of their engine production contract. The model remained on display until 1996 when it was discarded; it has since been repaired and professionally painted.

The F-1 rocket engine remains the highest thrust engine that NASA has ever flown. Built by the Rocketdyne Division of North American Aviation, the F-1 burned RP-1, a refined form of kerosene, and liquid oxygen. The engine’s 2,500-pound turbopump produced more than 20,000 horsepower and could pump 42,500 gallons of propellant per minute. A cluster of five F-1 engines, each producing a maximum thrust of 1.5 million pounds, powered the first stage (designated S1-C) of the colossal Saturn V launch vehicle that carried American astronauts to the moon between 1969 and 1972. Starting Bid $1000

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8025. J-2 Engine Project Development Plan Report.

8023. COBRA Copper Channel Wall Test Pieces.

Pair of copper channel wall test pieces from a COBRA booster engine developed for NASA by Pratt & Whitney–Aerojet Propulsion Associates in 2002, measuring 12˝ x 6˝ and 15.5˝ x 5˝, with the top side ribbed and the underside smooth. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. In 2001 Pratt & Whitney and Aerojet teamed to provide a wide range of main propulsion options in support of NASA’s conceptual second generation, reusable launch vehicles. COBRA was proposed as a long-life, moderate-to high-thrust, reusable booster engine that incorporated a safe, low-cost, low-risk, LH2/LOX single burner, using a fuel-rich, staged combustion cycle. Starting Bid $200

8024. General Electric J-2 Rocket Engine Simulation Study Report.

Uncommon spiral-bound NASA report entitled “J-2 Engine Project Development Plan,” 53 pages, 8.25 x 10.5, dated December 1, 1963, prepared by the Engine Project Office at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. The front cover features an “Unclassified” stamp dated May 15, 1970, and numerous instances of the word “Confidential” to covers and interior pages struck through in black felt tip. The manual consists of nine sections—Project Summary; Justification, History and Related Work; Technical Plan; Reliability and Quality Assurance Provisions; Management Plan; Management Reporting; Procurement Arrangements; Schedules; and Resource Requirements—and a total of three tables and 21 figures, which include an Engine System Program Plan, a Fuel Turbopump Program Plan, and an Engine System Schematic. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Spiral-bound General Electric “Simulation Study” report for the “Development of a Realistic Analog Model of the J-2 Rocket Engine,” written and compiled by S. E. Pierce, dated May 1966, 154 pages, 8.5 x 11, issued as AE&S Publication 66–750422, Contract NAS 8–11209, and published in support of the Computation Laboratory Simulation Branch at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. The report contains four sections—Introduction; Analysis of J-2 Start Transients, Conducted for R–P&VE and Sperry Gyroscope Company; J-2 Steady-State Analysis; and Current J-2 Simulation—a total of 64 descriptive figures and a large assortment of fold-out diagrams and schematics. The abstract reads, in full: “A realistic analog model of the complete J-2 rocket engine is described. Included in the model are the gas generator, start tank, turbines, valves, LOX line, fuel system, and turbine bypass and discharge system. The complete mathematical model and the complete computer program are presented in the report. The working computer model is available to qualified users on short notice. Of special interest is a series of verbatim memoranda detailing what one customer learned from one application of the model.” In very good to fine condition, with some damage to the spiral binding. Starting Bid $200

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8026. Hermann Oberth and James Van Allen. Two cov-

ers signed by a notable space pioneer: an FDC with a cachet honoring Robert Goddard, postmarked at Roswell, New Mexico on October 5, 1964, signed in black ink

by James Van Allen; and a commemorative cover with a color Skylab 3 cachet, postmarked at Cape Canaveral on July 28, 1973, the docking date of Skylab, signed in blue ballpoint by Hermann Oberth. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8029. Rocketdyne 1966 F-1 Engine High Pressure Oxidizer Duct Protective Cover Assembly. Protective

cover assembly from a 1966 Rocketdyne F-1 engine high pressure oxidizer duct no.

2, measuring 14.25˝ x 8.75˝ x 5.5˝, with affixed Rocketdyne label and stenciled Rocketdyne part number: “ST 3950020 RKL 011.” The underside of the duct features a second Rocketdyne part number: “ST3950020RKL009.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8030. Rocketdyne 1968 J-2 Engine Oxidizer Duct Torsional Ring Protective Cover Assembly.

8027. Rocket Engine Thrust Injector. Small rocket engine thrust injector likely used as a prototype or developmental piece, measuring approximately 4.5˝ x 4˝ x 3˝, marked in black felt tip on the base, “#2.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Protective cover assembly for the torsional ring on a 1968 Rocketdyne J-2 engine oxidizer duct, measuring 14.25˝ x 9˝ x 5˝, with cover bearing a stenciled parts number, “ST 3950020 RKL 012,” a “Do Not Destroy” Rocketdyne label, and an affixed plastic pouch with credit requisition sheet dated September 9, 1970. The cover is also stamped “02602, MFR35070,” and the underside of the duct features a second parts number: “ST3950020RKL010.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8028. Rocketdyne 1966 F-1 Engine High Pressure Oxidizer Duct Protective Cover Assembly. Protective

cover assembly for a 1966 Rocketdyne F-1 engine high pressure oxidizer duct, measuring 14.25˝ x 3˝ x 5˝, with left housing marked “Install Four (4) 1⁄2 Unit Bags Desiccant,” with part numbers: “ST39500393RK011” and “02602 MFR 60539.” The duct features a hexagonal plug, is marked in white stencil, “Down Stream Side,” and terminates with a metal plate bearing part numbers: “Assy of ST39500391RK001, MFR 60539.” Includes its large “Non-operational Hardware” tag. In fine condition.

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8031. Rocketdyne J-2 Engine Model Specification Report. Bracket-bound Rock-

etdyne/North American Rockwell J-2 report entitled “Model Specification, 200,000–LB–Thrust Oxygen/Hydrogen, Liquid–Propellant Rocket Engine, Rocketdyne Model J-2,” original date of July 20, 1960, and revised date of April 8, 1970, 155 pages with a 70-page addendum, 9 x 11, issued as report R–2158bS with Code Identification No. 02602, Contract NAS–19, prepared by W. D. Lockett, Contract Specifications. The report consists of the following sections—Scope, Applicable Documents, Requirements, Quality Assurance Provisions, Preparation for Delivery, and Notes—and includes a group of nine tables and 52 figures. The Scope section begins: “This specification defines the requirements for the Rocketdyne Model J-2 Liquid-Propellant Rocket Engine designed to operate at a nominal vacuum thrust level of 200,000 pounds…

The Rocketdyne Model J-2 shall use liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as propellants. The engine shall have a single thrust chamber.” In very good to fine condition, with obvious signs of use, and a tear and stain to the lower left corner of the front cover. Starting Bid $200

8032. Rocketdyne J-2 Engine Qualification Final Report. Bracket-

bound Rocketdyne J-2 report entitled “J-2 Engine Qualification II, Engine J2072, Rocket Engine Inspection After Test, Final Report,” dated December 1, 1966, 324 pages, 9 x 11, issued as report R–6712 and stamped “15,” Contract NAS8–19, prepared by Rocketdyne Engineering of Canoga Park, California. The report contains three main sections—Engine Description, Configuration, and Tests; Engine Checkout and Disassembly; and Component Checkout and Disassembly Inspection—with the sections divided by tabs, which read: Summary, Description & Configuration, Checkout Test Results, Engine Disassembly, Component Checkout, Disassembly Inspection, Thrust Chamber & Injector, Turbopumps Gas Generator, Ignition Systems, Control Valves, Electrical Controls, Instrumentation System, Ducts, Gimbals & Seals, and Supt. Struts, Start Tank, Cont. Lines, & In-Place Welding. The report also includes 142 illustrations and 43 tables, with the abstract reading: “This report presents the results of the Qualification engine J2072 Rocket Engine Inspection After Test. The Rocket Engine Inspection After Test was performed in accordance with the requirements of the J-2 Engine Model Specification R2158cS, paragraph 4.5.” In very good to fine condition, with obvious signs of use. Starting Bid $200

8033. Rocketdyne J-2S Engine Model Specification Report. Bracket-bound

Rocketdyne J-2S report entitled “Engine Model Specification Oxygen/Hydrogen Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Rocketdyne Model J-2S,” dated March 7, 1969, 132 pages, 9 x 11, issued as report R–2158dS, prepared by Contract Specifications Rocketdyne Engineering. The report contains six sections—Scope; Applicable Documents; Requirements; Quality Assurance Provisions; Preparation for Delivery; and Notes—a total of 32 detailed figures, and a group of eight tables. In very good to fine condition, with obvious signs of use, and some creasing and surface loss to the covers. Starting Bid $200

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Satellites and Space Probes 8034. Galileo Robotic Probe Retro Propulsion Module Check and Test Assembly. Galileo robotic probe retro propulsion module check/test assembly,

measuring approximately 19˝ x 26˝ x 18.5˝, marked on the faceplate: “Galileo - RPM, Electrical Test Unit (ETU), MBB 9900-1.” The front panels have numerous switches and knobs dedicated to testing various aspects of the Galileo’s retro propulsion module, with areas labeled “ISO Latch Valves,” “400 N REA,” “10 N Thrusters,” “Automatic Shut-Off,” “Resistances,” “Pressure Transducers,” “Temperature Sensors,” and “All Functions.” The upper panel has a diagram of the circuit board, with areas marked “PCA-1,” “PCA-2,” “PIA-1,” “PIA-2,” “Cluster 2 (-X),” and “Cluster 1 (-X).” Includes several peripherals such as data cables, patch panels, and the original power cord.

In overall very good to fine condition. Delivered into Earth orbit by the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1989, Galileo became the first spacecraft to orbit Jupiter in 1995. Starting Bid $200

Rocketdyne RS-2101 engine for the Viking Orbiter 8035. Mars Viking Lander Project Rocket Engine. Incredibly

rare Rocketdyne RS-2101 Liquid Rocket Engine designed for application on the Mars Viking Orbiter, which transported the first spacecraft to successfully land on the Planet Mars as part of Project Viking. Used in ground testing by North American Rockwell/Rocketdyne, the engine measures 22˝ in length by 11˝ (the maximum diameter of the engine bell), independent of its Rocketdyne transport case and handling frame.

Includes the Gimbal Ring assembly which supported up to 9 degrees off-axis nozzle positioning for thrust vectoring (spacecraft steering), for a total weight of 48 lbs and dimensions of 16˝ x 16˝ x 22.5˝ in its handling frame. Includes red rubber protective cover for the engine bell.

It is a complete engine with fuel injector plate and various stamps indicating use, with a tag dated November 1, 1972, four years before the Viking’s flight. The engine was produced by Rocketdyne for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and includes gimbal attachments which allowed the engine to be adjusted on a rotational axis for in-flight course corrections. Its thrust chamber was derived from the Minuteman ballistic missile program.

NASA sent two Viking spacecraft to Mars in the summer of 1976, and each comprised of an orbiter, which would photograph the surface, and a lander, which would study the surface and conduct several experiments.

The RS-2101 engine was utilized to provide midcourse trajectory corrections while the Viking was en route to Mars and executed the orbital insertion and orbit trim maneuvers of the Orbiter/Lander spacecraft upon arrival at the red planet. The whole spacecraft would orbit the planet for approximately one month, using the images relayed back to mission control to identify a landing site. The landers then separated and soft landed on the Martian surface, touching down in July and September of 1976. Both orbiters and landers eventually failed or were shut down, but not before achieving all of the mission’s scientific objectives, including imaging the Martian surface and searching for evidence of life on the planet. This piece will be crated and shipped from California; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs. Starting Bid $500 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8036. Radio Astronomy Explorer Satellite Damper.

Scarce ferrofluid viscous damper developed by the Avco Space Systems Division for application on NASA’s Radio Astronomy Explorer (RAE) satellite. The damper measures 8.75˝ x 5˝ x 3.75˝ and is set on a wooden 5.75˝ x 9˝ x 1˝ display base with Avco plate. In fine condition, with scuffs to accompanying original wooden storage box, which measures 8˝ x 10.5˝ x 6.5˝, and notable wear to leather carrying handle.

The ferrofluid viscous damper consists of a small quantity of magnetic fluid hermetically sealed in a vane mounted on the central body of the satellite. The ferrofluid is acted upon by a permanent magnet mounted on a long damper boom. Relative angular motion of the damper boom with respect to the satellite central body produces magnetic force on the ferrofluid causing the fluid to dissipate energy by flowing through a constriction in the vane. Operation of the device resulted in smooth fluid damping with no residual oscillations in contrast to devices wherein mechanical friction is present.

First launched on July 4, 1968, the Radio Astronomy Explorer investigated low frequency (long wave-length) radio emissions from the sun and its planets as well as galactic and extragalactic sources. Starting Bid $200

X-15 and “X-Plane” Program

8037. Theodore C. Freeman Signed Photograph. Vintage

glossy 4 x 5 photo of Freeman in a suit and tie, signed in fountain pen, “Ted Freeman, Capt. USAF (NASA).”

In very good to fine condition, with a paperclip impression touching Freeman’s head, creasing to the lower corners, and poor-to-moderate signature contrast. Starting Bid $200

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8038. X-15 Movie Collection. Collection of items associated with the 1961 dramatic aviation film X-15, starring David McLean, Charles Bronson, Mary Tyler Moore, Kenneth Tobey, and James Gregory. Includes: a color 27 x 41 one-sheet movie poster; a color 14 x 36 American poster; two color 28 x 22 American posters; a blue-hued 14 x 18.5 Belgian poster; three sets of sheet music of the “Concerto for the X-15”; a 45 RPM record of “Theme from the X-15 / Concerto for the X-15”; nine color 14 x 11 American lobby cards; a color 16.5 x 12.5 Mexican lobby card; and an original pressbook. In overall very good condition, with a large tear to the top of the 14 x 36 poster. Starting Bid $200

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Earth horizon scanner for a North American X-15 aircraft

8039. X-15 Infrared Horizon Scanner. Extremely rare infrared horizon scanner for a North American X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft, measuring 6.75˝ x 8.75˝ x 6.75˝ and weighing approximately 16 pounds, with original annotated parts tag reading: “X-15 Scanner, I.D. No. 13188, Condition S, Report No. L–6–76, Item No. 1⁄2,,” with reverse marked: 53030010, 1⁄2.” Upper section of amplifier features male and female plug ports and a relative gain switch, and the frame side bears an affixed “Scanner No. 1” label. Lower section features an Hysteresis AC motor with Globe Industries, Inc. parts label (numbers faded and difficult to decipher). The scanner retains the original paraboloidal mirror, but the upper scan mirror is no longer present. In very good to fine condition.

During its 199 flights, the X-15 spearheaded research in a variety of areas: hypersonic aerodynamics, winged reentry from space, life-support systems for spacecraft, aerodynamic heating and heat transfer research, and earth sciences experiments.

One such experiment involved an infrared horizon scanner, which was purportedly installed at the rear of the X-15 in the vertical stabilizer, and provided critical data during the infancy of space navigation and guidance. Accurately tracking the earth’s horizon is critical for spacecraft guidance and the scanner helped measure background infrared radiation in order to better develop spacecraft guidance systems. The information was used in attitude referencing systems for orbiting spacecraft, specifically by MIT as part of an Apollo support program seeking alternative means for earth’s orbit reinsertion guidance in case of radar or communications failure. Starting Bid $300

Mercury 8040. Liberty Bell 7 Flown Film. Limited edition flown original piece of film from Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft, issued in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the flight, numbered 815/1000. The piece measures approximately 1.5 x .5 and is presented inside an 8.25 x 3 x 1.75 Lucite display with an image of Grissom, the spacecraft, and printed information about the pilot observation camera. Includes its original presentation box with matching number, “815,” and a certificate of authenticity from the Kansas Cosmosphere. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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From launch to orbit with John Glenn— Cape Canaveral’s original EKG readout from his historic 1962 orbital flight

8041. John Glenn Friendship 7 Launch EKG Readout.

Extraordinary original EKG-style readout that monitored Pilot John Glenn’s heartbeat, respiration, and spacecraft forces at Cape Canaveral during his Mercury-Atlas 6 flight aboard the Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962, measuring approximately 106˝ x 16˝ (about 9 feet by 1 and 1/3 feet), contemporaneously annotated at the bottom in orange crayon: “Mercury Orbit Shot…John Glenn Astronat [sic], Launch of Friendship 7 by Atlas Booster, Feb 20, 1962.” The five lines track the capsule forces “Pitch” and “Yaw,” “Respiration,” “Heart (LV) [Left Ventricle],” “Heart (RV) [Right Ventricle],” and “G Force.”

The course of the readout bears annotations during the launch which indicate the time and key events, ranging from “T-18 sec from Launch” to “Payload Separates from Atlas.” In between these are the flight’s milestones: “Booster Engines Cut Off,” “Booster Section Dropped Off 1st Stage,” “Sustainer Engine Shut Off,” and “Vernier Engines Shut Off.” Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered creasing, a few tears, and larger areas of loss to the fragile paper which have been professionally restored and reinforced. Original documents from the Mercury Program are extremely rare.

The consignor notes: “The owner’s maternal uncle, Jack Farris, was a technician at NASA during launch. He lived in a town called Rockledge, FL, at the time. During the launch, as paper bunched in the printer, someone tore it out of the printer and threw it out. Jack saved it and later gave it to his sister, Julie (nee Farris) Bennett, who passed it on to her daughter, Janice (Bennett) Molinelli. The owner remembers taking it to grade school for a ‘show and tell.’ She remembers their cat jumping on the document and tearing it (cause of the tears).”

This remarkable, one-of-a-kind document chronicles the launch of America’s first orbital spaceflight in a tangible manner. Astronaut John Glenn’s pulse rose to a relatively modest 110 beats per minute at launch. As the spacecraft passed through max q—maximum dynamic pressure—the point at which the airframe undergoes maximum mechanical stress—Glenn reported, ‘It’s a little bumpy about here.’ This ‘bumpiness’ is witnessed in the jagged peaks and valleys on this chart, as the mission’s elapsed time passes from around “+60 Sec” to “+120 Sec.” After reaching max q, the flight smoothed out, and at 2 minutes and 14 seconds after launch, the booster engines cut off and dropped away—as annotated in the right margin of this chart. Three minutes later, the payload—Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule—separated from the Atlas and was inserted into Earth orbit. Glenn made three successful orbits of Earth before safely splashing down in the North Atlantic. Starting Bid $500

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8042. Liberty Bell 7 Flown Fragment. Impressive flown component from

Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on July 20, 1999. The sizable fragment measures approximately 2˝ x 1˝ and is presented inside a 7˝ x 5˝ x 2.5˝ Lucite display with an image of the spacecraft and printed information about the recovery; reverse of capsule image reads: “This Liberty Bell 7 component was removed during an extensive restoration conducted on the spacecraft by the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. The item could not be reinstalled in the spacecraft because of the corroded condition of the component to which it was originally attached.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8043. Mercury 7. Fantastic set of seven 4-cent

Project Mercury stamp blocks, individually signed in ink by the Mercury 7 astronauts: “Virgil I. Grissom,” “Gordon Cooper,” “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “W. M. Schirra, Jr.,” “D. K. Slayton,” and “J. H. Glenn, Jr.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300

8044. Deke Slayton’s Honorary Sheriff’s Badge. Honorary sheriff’s badge pre-

sented to Deke Slayton by the Galveston Police Department of Galveston, Texas, 2˝ x 1.75˝, featuring the Texas ‘Lone Star’ between engraved text, “Galveston, Sheriff, Dept.,” with lower scroll inscribed: “D. K. ‘Deke’ Slayton.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Slayton’s step-daughter, who notes that the badge “was presented to Deke in the early days of the Mercury space program.” Starting Bid $200

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Critical backup system for a manually controlled return from orbit

8045. Mercury Capsule Horizon Scanner. Extremely rare Mercury

Capsule Horizon Scanner manufactured by Barnes Engineering Company, measuring approximately 5.75? tall and 5.5? in diameter, labeled on the top, “Horizon Scanner, Serial No. 134…Part No. B4232-001, Model 13-130A-1-R1.” There is a ten-pin connector on top with a label below identifying the various functions. In very good to fine condition. The scanner was incorporated into the spacecraft to provide earth fixed reference to the Mercury astronaut in the event he had to assume manual attitude control during reentry; under nominal conditions an automatic attitude control system performed this function. An accurate determination of the horizon was considered a good human backup to orient the craft for a return from orbit should these automatic control systems fail. Starting Bid $2500

Fully signed ‘Project Mercury’ info booklet 8046. Mercury 7 Signed Booklet. Very desirable vintage ‘Proj-

ect Mercury’ information booklet printed by NASA in April 1959, four total pages, 8 x 10.5, signed vertically on the first page next to their portraits in ink or ballpoint by all seven original Mercury astronauts: “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. Starting Bid $300

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8047. Scott Carpenter Starting Bid $200

8051. John Glenn Starting Bid $200

8048. Scott Carpenter Signed Film Starting Bid $200

8052. John Glenn and Wally Schirra Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8054. Gene Kranz’s Signed Mercury Postlaunch Report Starting Bid $200

8057. Mercury Flown Artifacts Cover Starting Bid $200

8049. Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8058. Mercury Mission Rules Manuals Starting Bid $200

8050. Gordon Cooper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8053. John Glenn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8055. Mercury and Apollo Mission Patches Starting Bid $200

8056. Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8059. Alan Shepard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8060. Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

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Gemini ‘Space underwear’ of the Gemini 7 Command Pilot

Borman’s CWG seen under his space suit after Gemini 7 recovery

8061. Frank Borman’s Gemini 7 Constant Wear Garment. Constant Wear Garment (CWG) made for Gemini

7 Command Pilot Frank Borman, stipulated as flown on the mission by the consignor, whose mother received it while working in Cornell University’s Nutritional Science Department. The off-white cotton one-piece garment features two pockets to chest area, with one bearing a sewn-on parts tag: “Underwear, Space Suit, NASA Designation GU-5C, Mfg. David Clark Company Inc., P/N A-2484, Serial No. 502, Size Borman, September 1965.” The garment has multiple openings, snap fasteners, and attachments at midriff to integrate the communication belt, equipment for collecting urine, and the biomedical instrumentation belt. In very good to fine condition, with expected signs of use and age, including scattered green staining and the crotch/underside of garment noticeably torn. Originates from an employee at Cornell University’s Nutritional Science Department who worked under Dr. Leo Lutwak during the mid-to-late 1960s. Lutwak served as a principal investigator in a metabolic study centered around the Gemini 7 astronauts and how their bones and muscles would react during periods of weightlessness. Accompanied by copies of newspaper clippings and documents related to

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the CWG and the research of Dr. Lutwak.

For the 14-day Gemini 7 mission, both Frank Borman and James Lovell wore modified G3C suits, later designated as the G5C suit, that incorporated additional zippers for in-flight adjustment and provisions for potential complete removal of the suit. The development of this lightweight, easily removed G5C enabled Lovell to become the first American astronaut to take off his pressure suit in a spacecraft, and to more comfortably perform his duties wearing only the CWG. Borman was also eager to doff his cumbersome silver space suit, but wary flight managers insisted that the astronauts alternate their time out of the suit. On December 12, after witnessing all the sweat, inconvenience, and telemetry that showed higher blood pressure for a suited crew member—the temperature inside the crew cabin had risen to roughly 85°F (29°C)—ground control relented and allowed both astronauts to strip down to their CWGs. Biomedical data collected during the flight later confirmed that astronauts would be more comfortable during Apollo lunar flights in a shirt-sleeve environment.

Starting Bid $1000

The Constant Wear Garment of James Lovell

Lovell’s CWG seen under his space suit after Gemini 7 recovery

8062. James Lovell’s Gemini 7 Constant Wear Garment. Constant Wear Garment (CWG) made for Gemini

7 Pilot James Lovell, stipulated as flown on the mission by the consignor, whose mother received it while working in Cornell University’s Nutritional Science Department. The off-white cotton one-piece garment features two pockets to chest area, with one bearing a sewn-on parts tag: “Underwear, Pressure Suit Assembly, NASA Designation GU-5C, Mfg. David Clark Company, P/N A-2481, Serial No. 501, Size Lovell, September 1965.” The garment has multiple openings and attachments at midriff to integrate the communication belt, equipment for collecting urine, and the biomedical instrumentation belt; additionally, the lower section also features snap fasteners to waist and thighs, and sequences of small metal clasps to blue strips running down the length of both legs. In very good to fine condition, with expected signs of use and age, including scattered green staining and the crotch/underside of garment noticeably torn. Originates from an employee at Cornell University’s Nutritional Science Department who worked under Dr. Leo Lutwak during the mid-to-late 1960s. Lutwak served as a principal investigator in a metabolic study centered around the Gemini 7 astronauts and how their bones and muscles would react during periods of weightlessness.

For the 14-day Gemini 7 mission, both Frank Borman and James Lovell wore modified G3C suits, later designated as the G5C suit, that incorporated additional zippers for in-flight adjustment and provisions for potential complete removal of the suit. The development of this lightweight, easily removed

G5C enabled Lovell to become the first American astronaut to take off his pressure suit in a spacecraft, and to more comfortably perform his duties wearing only the CWG. Lovell’s thoughts on the Gemini 7 wardrobe situation:‘Gemini 7 had some different suits than all the rest of the Gemini flights, mainly because we were not going to go outside the spacecraft, and for a two-week mission, we had to figure out a suit that might be a little bit more comfortable. It was what we call a ‘get-me-down suit,’ and it was really cut into a sitting position, so that when it was inflated, you’d be sort of in a sitting position. We took off, of course, for a two-week mission and the first thing we thought about was that ‘these suits are nice, but let’s get out of them.’

At that time, you know, management down below were overly, overly cautious about getting out of space suits, and they didn’t want us to get out. Well, they zippered down the back and soon after I was airborne, I unzippered the thing and pretty soon I had my butt sticking out the back-end and then a little while later my back was sticking out. Frank kept calling down and saying, ‘Can we get out of the suits,’ and they wouldn’t let poor Frank out of the suit; they finally let me out for a test. I guess I was expendable. So, for three days Frank stayed in the suit, and finally they let him out. And, of course, we flew the rest of the flight in our long johns underwear, and my grand-kids always say that I spent two weeks in my underwear around the Earth.’ Starting Bid $1000

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8063.

Gemini 11 Flight Plan.

Staple-bound official NASA manual entitled “Final, Gemini XI, Flight Plan,” 166 pages, 8 x 10.5, dated August 19, 1966, prepared at the Manned Spacecraft Center. The manual contains three sections, which involves subjects on the following: Lift-off Switch Positions, Launch, M-1 Rendezvous, Preretro/ Reentry, Flight Plan and Comm Procedures, Estimated OAMS Propellant Usage, Electrical Load Analysis, Crew Status Report, Power Down Checklist, Docking procedure, Tethered Station keeping, Apollo Sump Tank Photographs, and more. The manual introduction reads, in part: “Section I contains the detailed procedures for Launch, Rendezvous, Preretro & Reentry. Section II contains procedures for all mission activities (Experiments, EVA, etc.) Section III contains the time line of the entire mission.” Front cover is annotated in blue ink: “HW4—MCC Cape, Mitchell DP.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

8064. Gemini 5 Flown Checklist Page. Flown double-sided checklist page

from the Experimental Procedure Book carried on board the Gemini SC5 spacecraft, 5.5 x 8, identified on a tab as “D6/ D4/D7.” The page marked “D6” is headed “Equipment Modes,” and contains a list of twenty telescopic and periscopic images taken during the Gemini 5 mission; and the opposite side, marked “D4/D7,” lists receiving stations for transmitter experiments and the starting procedures for a “Cooled Spectrometer Check.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of the original letter of provenance from Pilot Charles Conrad.

Starting Bid $200

8065. Gemini 5 Orbit Chart. Uncommon color first edition orbit chart for the Gemini 5 mission, dated July 1965, 32.25 x 10.75, which shows the orbit tracking lines and planned landing zone limits for the Gemini SC5 spacecraft, with the ephemeris for orbits 17 through 140 detailed on the reverse. Prepared by the United States Air Force at the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. In fine condition, with folds as issued and some light creasing in the borders. Starting Bid $200

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8066. Gemini 7 Press Kit. Original staple-bound NASA press kit for the Gemini 7 mission, Release No. 65–362, dated November 29, 1965, 81 pages, 8 x 10.5, with sections including: General News Release, Launch Vehicle Countdown, Nominal Mission Plan—Gemini 7, Gemini 7 Experiments, Experiments to be Flown for the First Time, Camera Equipment for Gemini 7 and 6 Missions, Gemini 7 Fourteen Day Menu Cycle, Gemini 6 Launch Preparations, Launch Vehicle Countdown—Gemini 6, Nominal Mission Plan—Gemini 6, Gemini 6 Experiments, Gemini 6 Menu, Manned Space Flight Network Gemini 6 and 7, Tracking Two Manned Spacecraft, Orbits—Revolutions, Crew Training Background, Immediate Pre-Flight Crew Activities, Crew Safety, Gemini 6 Suit, Gemini 7 Suit, Medical Checks, Body Waste Disposal, Food, Weather Requirements, Planned and Contingency Landing Areas, Gemini Spacecraft, Propellant, Rendezvous Radar, Electrical Power Systems, Gemini Launch Vehicle, Crew Biographies, Previous Gemini Flights, Project Officials, U.S. Manned Space Flights, and Spacecraft Contractors. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8069. Gemini Mission Rules Manuals. Uncom-

8067. Gemini 9 Signed Photograph. Color glossy 9.25

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

8068.

Gemini Flown Artifacts Cover. Interesting

Gemini 12 launch day cover with a cachet honoring Project Gemini, postmarked at Cape Canaveral on November 11, 1966, bearing tiny affixed fragments of flown heatshield plugs from each of the project’s manned missions (Gemini 3–Gemini 12). Certified on the reverse by Florian Noller of Artifact Cloud. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

mon collection of five “Mission Rules” manuals from the personal collection of a flight controller at the Manned Spacecraft Center, comprised of revised and preliminary manuals for Gemini missions 1-3, 5, and 6A, each bearing handwritten notations and individually presented in three-ring binders. The manuals are as follows:Mission Rules for the Gemini I mission (GT-1), Revision 3, March 26, 1964. Mission Rules for the Gemini 2 mission (GT-2), Revision 4, December 25, 1964.

Mission Rules for the Gemini 3 mission (GT-3), Revision 8, March 23, 1965. Mission Rules for the Gemini 5 mission (GT-5), Revision 3, August 14, 1965. Mission Rules for the Gemini 6A mission (GT-VIA), Preliminary (REV A), November 20, 1965.

In overall very good to fine condition, with evident signs of use and age. Originates from the personal collection of Manfred ‘Dutch’ von Ehrenfried, a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Flight Controller, Apollo Pressure Suit Test Subject, NASA hi-altitude aircraft crew member, Mission Staff Engineer and Branch Chief from 1961–1971. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Gus Grissom’s flown life vest from the first manned Gemini mission 8070. Gus Grissom’s Flown Gemini 3 Recovery Life Vest. Gus Grissom’s flown life vest carried on the

Gemini 3 mission, featuring the red-orange inflatable right side, yellow inflatable left side, and chest belt system for securing it in place, given by Grissom to one of the members of the recovery team on board the USS Intrepid.

The red-orange inflatable right side of the vest is marked “NASA Life Vest, Part No. 20529, Switlik Parachute Co., Inc., Contract No. NAS9-3124, Date of Mfg. Sept. 1964, Serial No. 126,” with a silver-gray tab for attaching it to the belt, marked, “NASA Life Vest, Part No. 20537, Switlik Parachute Co., Inc., Contract No. NAS9-3124, [Date] of Mfg. Sept. 1964, S/N 126.” The yellow inflatable left side of the vest is marked “NASA Life Vest, Part No. 20529, Switlik Parachute Co., Inc., Contract No. NAS9-3124, Date of Mfg. Sept. 1964, Serial No. 179,” with a silver-gray tab for attaching it to the belt, marked, “NASA Life Vest, Part No. 20537, Switlik Parachute Co., Inc., Contract No. NAS9-3124, [Date] of Mfg. Sept. 1964, Serial No. 179.” The gray chest belt system for attaching the life vest to the astronaut is annotated on the front of one of the belts, “Gus.” In fine condition, with expected signs of use and wear. These life vests were part of the emergency survival equipment carried on the spacecraft during the Gemini program, and could be inflated for flotation in the ocean after splashdown. Each side could be inflated under the astronaut’s arm to gently cradle him in the water. Grissom is seen utilizing this type of device in a photograph taken by NASA during water egress training at the Manned Spacecraft Center.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the recipient of this life vest, who was assigned to Helicopter Squadron 3 (HS-3) on the USS Intrepid (CVS-11) recovery ship in March 1965 and was given the vest by Grissom. Additionally includes four of his original vintage color glossy 5 x 3.5 candid photographs taken during the recovery (two showing the Gemini 3 capsule floating in the ocean, and two taken on the deck of the USS Intrepid), as well as the ‘Gemini Commemorative Issue’ of the Intrepid’s on-board newspaper The Ketcher, published “within minutes of the actual recovery” on March 23, 1965. Starting Bid $1000

8071. James Lovell and Frank Borman Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 9 x 7 photo of the crew

members of the Gemini 7 mission posing together in their blue flight suits and helmets, signed on the mat in black felt tip, “James Lovell” and “Best wishes, Frank Borman.”

Matted to an overall size of 14 x 13. In fine condition, with a diagonal scratch to the upper left area of the image, to the left of Lovell’s helmet. Starting Bid $200

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Gus Grissom’s flown Fliteline medallion, presented to his father after the safe return of the ‘Molly Brown’ 8072. Gus Grissom’s Gemini 3 Flown Fliteline Medallion. Gus Grissom’s flown Gemini 3 sterling silver

Fliteline medallion, 1˝ in diameter, with the front depicting the GT-3 capsule (“The Molly Brown”) floating in the ocean, encircled by the names of the astronauts, “Virgil I. Grissom” and “John W. Young”; the reverse features the name of the mission in raised text, “GT-3,” and is engraved with its date, “March 23, 1965.” Marked “Sterling” along the lower edge, and features an attached 2.5˝-long stickpin.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Grissom’s brother, in full: “This medallion was given to my and Gus Grissom’s father, Dennis, after his Gemini flight in the Molly Brown spacecraft. It is my understanding that this medallion, and others were made specifically in very limited quantities exclusively for the Astronauts.”

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. Starting Bid $300

8073. James Lovell Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of the crew members of the Gemini 7 mission posing together in their blue flight suits and helmets, signed on the mat in black ink, “We are preparing for the world’s first rendezvous in space— Gemini 7 meets Gemini 6. James Lovell.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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The historic Project Gemini, signed by each mission astronaut 8074. Project Gemini. Phenomenal color 10 x 20 print

of the GT-5 capsule, the McDonnell-built spacecraft used for NASA’s fifth Gemini mission, impressively signed in ink and felt tip by 40 legendary Gemini astronauts, flight directors, engineers, and other early NASA personnel members, including: Neil Armstrong, Gus Grissom, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, John Young, Elliot See, Charles Bassett, Clifton Williams, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, Gene Cernan (2), Dave Scott, Bill Anders, Wally Schirra, Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Jim McDivitt, Ed White II, Frank Borman, James Lovell, Gordon Cooper (2), Richard Gordon, Christopher Kraft, John Hodge, Gene Kranz, Glynn S. Lunney, Clifford Charlesworth (2), Charles Cicchetti, George Page, Charles A. Berry, Owen D. Coons, Arnold Aldrich, William E. Platt, Richard Glover, John Llewellyn, Charlie B. Parker, Bob Sheridan, Larry D. Armstrong, Charles S. Harlan, and Melvin F. Brooks. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 23.75. In fine condition, with a small area of whiteout at the top edge, and fair-to-poor contrast to the Bean and Aldrin signatures. An outstanding Gemini-era print signed by a multitude of names both rare and iconic, which boasts all Gemini mission pilots, a total of seven moonwalkers, and an ensemble of tragic NASA heroes like Grissom, White, See, Bassett, and Williams. Originates from the personal collection of Manfred ‘Dutch’ von Ehrenfried, a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Flight Controller, Apollo Pressure Suit Test Subject, NASA hi-altitude aircraft crew member, Mission Staff Engineer and Branch Chief from 1961–1971. Accompanied by two signed 8 x 10 photos, one of Manfred von Ehrenfried, and the other of John Hodge, a Mercury and Gemini Flight Director and later Director of the Space Station Program Office at NASA in the 1980s. Starting Bid $1000

8075. Elliot See. Postal cover with stamped cachets for the

Gemini 9 and Apollo 11 missions, postmarked at Cape Canaveral on July 20, 1969, the moon-landing of Apollo 11, signed in black ballpoint by Elliot See. Reverse bears a large Gemini 9 recovery stamp. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8076. Elliot See Signature. Unusual ballpoint sig-

nature, “Elliot See,” on an off-white 3.5 x 6.5 envelope bearing autopen signatures of his fellow ‘New Nine’ astronauts, the second group of astronauts selected by NASA. Curiously, the cover is postmarked to July 20, 1969, the moon-landing date of the Apollo 11 mission, and more than three years after See died in a tragic NASA T-38 crash on February 28, 1966, which also took the life of his slated Gemini 9 co-pilot Charles Bassett. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8077. Edward H. White II. Vintage

semi-glossy 7 x 7 photo of White when he became the first American to walk in space during the Gemini IV mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To D utch—B est R egards—Edward H. White II, 3 June ‘65.”

Framed and in very good to fine condition, with light crazing to the emulsion, and light fading to the image. Originates from the personal collection of Manfred ‘Dutch’ von Ehrenfried, a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Flight Controller, Apollo Pressure Suit Test Subject, NASA hi-altitude aircraft crew member, Mission Staff Engineer and Branch Chief from 1961–1971.

Starting Bid $200

Flown Gemini 6 patch from “the world’s first manned space flight rendezvous” 8078. Tom Stafford’s Gemini 6 Flown Patch. Tom Stafford’s flown

embroidered Gemini 6 patch carried into geocentric orbit aboard the Gemini SC6 spacecraft. The patch measures 4˝ x 3.5˝ and is affixed to a signed letter of authenticity from Stafford, which reads: “The Gemini 6 crew emblem displayed below is one that I carried into space on December 15, 1965. This emblem became a part of history when the Gemini 6 spacecraft completed the world’s first manned space flight rendezvous with Gemini 7 later that day. The flight technique was one of the most significant capabilities demonstrated during the Gemini Program. Spacecraft rendezvous later became the flight method to accomplish a manned lunar landing and return. Commander Wally Schirra and I completed our flight on December 16. This emblem has been in my private collection since 1965. The star constellations of Gemini and Orion as well as the star Sirius are shown on this crew ‘patch’ which represents the celestial background where the rendezvous occurred. We patterned our own constellation of a ‘6’ using that background.” Includes a color semi-glossy photo of the Gemini VI-A and Gemini VII moments before the first rendezvous in orbit between two crewed spacecraft, signed in blue felt tip by Stafford and in black felt tip

by Wally Schirra. The patch and photo are matted to an overall size of 19.5 x 12.5. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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8079.

E d w a r d H. White II Signed Photograph. Of-

ficial color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of White posing in his Gemini suit with a model rocket, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Leona—with best regards, (keep Jack organized!), Edward H. White II.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8080. John Young and Michael Collins Signed Gemini 10 Mission Chart. Desirable color first edition mission chart

for the Gemini 10 mission, dated June 1966, 32.25 x 10.75, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “John Young, Command Pilot” and “Michael Collins, Pilot.” The chart shows the tracking lines and planned landing zones for the Gemini SC10 spacecraft, with the ground-track coordinates for revolutions 17 through 44 printed on the reverse. Prepared by the United States Air Force at the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. Rolled and in fine condition, with vertical folds and light toning to edges. Starting Bid $200

Project Apollo Hardware and Spacesuit Parts

8081. A6L Pressure Suit Oxygen Connector. BBlue oxygen

connector with locking tab for the Portable Life Support System of an A6L, A7L, and A7LB pressure suit (upper left gas connector), 2.75 x 1.75, made by Airlock and engraved with part numbers: “Assy. A6L–101023–12, SN–1010, Assy. 9192.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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8084. Apollo 10 Flown Command Module Fragments. At-

8082. A7L Glove Wrist Ring. Red anodized aluminum

wrist ring for an A7L Intravehicular Glove made by Airlock, measuring 4.25˝ in diameter, engraved on the edge: “Assy A7L–103002–02, Assy. 9316, SN–1139.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $300

8083. A7LB Pressure Suit Soles. Uncommon A7LB

Pressure Suit sole assembly, one pair, each foot measuring 5˝ x 12.5˝ overall, with the bottom of right sole marked in black ink: “S/N–164–0928.” The beige hard rubber soles feature metal plates to center, with the left sole bearing two yellow Velcro patches and a support plate to heel. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

tractive Lucite display made by the Space Division at North American Rockwell containing 10 flown pieces of the Apollo 10 CSM106 spacecraft, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-39B on May 18 and splashed down near the Cook Islands eight days later on May 26, 1969. The capsule-shaped display measures 3.75˝ in diameter and 3.5˝ in height, and contains a cross-shaped metal piece, four swatches of Kapton foil, and a square piece of heat shield surrounded by four smaller fragments. Base of display bears mission-specific information. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8085. Apollo 4 Flown Heat Shield. Rare flown piece of heat shield from the CSM-017, the spacecraft for the Apollo 4 mission, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-39A on November 9, 1967, and splashed down eight and a half hours later in the North Pacific Ocean, measuring 3.5˝ x 1.25˝ x .25˝ and encased in a slightly larger rectangular Lucite display with a descriptive plate. In fine condition. Apollo 4 (also known as AS-501) was the first uncrewed test flight of the Saturn V launch vehicle, the type used by the U.S. Apollo program to send the first astronauts to the Moon. A decidedly rare and early piece of flown Apollo hardware. Starting Bid $200

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8086. Apollo 7 Flown Heat Shield Fragment. Scarce

flown piece of heat shield from the Apollo 7 CSM-101 spacecraft, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-34 on October 11 and splashed down in the North Atlantic Ocean 11 days later on October 22, 1968. The fragment measures 1.75˝ x .75˝ x .5˝ and is encased in a rectangular Lucite display with descriptive plate to an overall size of 4˝ x 2.25˝ x 1˝. In fine condition.

Apollo 7 was the first mission in the Apollo program to carry a crew into space and was also the first U.S. spaceflight to carry astronauts since the flight of Gemini XII in November 1966. Starting Bid $200

8087. Apollo 8 Flown Heat Shield Ablator. Flown heat

shield ablator fragment removed from the Apollo 8 CSM-103 spacecraft, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-39A on December 21 and splashed down in the North Pacific Ocean six days later on December 27, 1968. The fragment approximately measures 1.5˝ x .25˝ x .25˝ and is encased in a capsule-shaped 3.75˝ x 3.25˝ x 1.75˝ piece of Lucite, with reverse bearing a North American Rockwell label commemorating the second manned Apollo mission. In fine condition, with some slight chipping to edges. Apollo 8 was the first crewed spacecraft to leave low Earth orbit and the first to reach the Moon, orbit it, and return. Its three-man crew of Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders became the first humans to fly to the Moon, to witness and photograph an Earthrise, and to escape the gravity of a celestial body. Starting Bid $200

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8088. Apollo 8 Flown Heat Shield Fragment. Very ap-

pealing flown piece of heat shield from the Apollo 8 spacecraft CSM-103, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-39A on December 21 and splashed down in the North Pacific Ocean six days later on December 27, 1968. The fragment measures 1.75˝ x .5˝ x .25˝ and is encased in a capsule-shaped 3.75˝ x 3.25˝ x 1.75˝ Lucite display. In fine condition, with a chip to upper point. Apollo 8 was the first crewed spacecraft to leave low Earth orbit and the first to reach the Moon, orbit it, and return. Its three-man crew of Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders became the first humans to fly to the Moon, to witness and photograph an Earthrise, and to escape the gravity of a celestial body. Starting Bid $200

8089. Apollo 9 Flown Access Panel Plug. Flown ˝.75

x ˝.5 access panel plug carried into geocentric orbit during the Apollo 9 mission, affixed to a circular wooden display measuring 3.25˝ in diameter. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

8091. Apollo A7L Space Suit Checklist Pocket. De-

tachable Beta-cloth checklist pocket for the Apollo A7L space suit, approximately 8 x 10.5 x 3 overall, with adjustable fabric straps and metal loops and a pair of snap fasteners to top flap, which is marked on the underside: “A7L–201047–01.” In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use, which includes some scattered stains and tears. Starting Bid $200

8090. Apollo A6L Space Suit Arm Bearing. Blue

anodized arm bearing manufactured by Airlock, designed for the early model A6L and A7L Apollo space suits. The ring measures 5.5˝ in diameter and 1.75˝ wide, and is engraved on the edge, “Assy 8056, SN-178, A6L-1Z4042-01-MREG.” In fine condition. As the suit was being tested for the earlier missions, it was found that these bearings added significantly to the width of the suits when measured across the arms. This made for too tight a fit for the crew as they were strapped inside the Apollo Command Module. To solve this problem, ILC designed their own bearing that was more compact and reduced the width. Starting Bid $200

8092. Apollo A7L Space Suit Glove TMG Thermal Layers. Pair of Apollo A7L space suit glove pre-fabricated

TMG thermal layers consisting of aluminized Mylar taped together and ready to be used inside glove TMGs. The pair is sealed inside plastic, presumably as-issued, likely intended as part of a repair kit to be used for the repair of training gloves or damaged flight gloves. The outside bears a much later affixed inspection label, “Part Number: A7L-10167-08, Serial Number 321, Date 11/3/06, Insp. Class 3.” In very fine, like new condition. Starting Bid $200

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8093. Apollo A7LB Space Suit Helmet Disconnect Rings. Apollo A7LB space suit helmet disconnect rings, mea-

suring approximately 11˝ in diameter: the larger ring is marked in white text, “Use with red helmet ring only,” and is engraved on the opposite side, “PN-2904, SN-168”; the second ring is lined on the edge with 24 holes, and engraved with part numbers, “A7LB-109013-01, SN-1054, PN-2896.” Manufactured by AirLock, these red anodized rings form incomplete suit-side neck ring hardware, including the outer shell for the helmet disconnect that would be attached onto the suit portion and mate with the red hardware at the base of the pressure helmet. The inner workings of the rings are not included. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Altitude indicator for powered ascent and the return home to Earth

8094. Apollo Command Module Altimeter. Apollo Command Module

Altimeter, measuring approximately 3.75˝ x 3.25˝ x 4˝, the face bearing a tiny affixed square of Beta Velcro, and marked “Main Chute,” “Apex Cover,” and “ALT x 1000.” The body bears a Bendix parts tag, reading: “Indicator, Barometric Pressure, NAA/S&ID Control No. ME432-01730002…Mfr Part No. 31233-13B-A2, Mfr. Serial No. 01546903019E, Contract No. NAS 9-150.” In fine condition. Located at the top of the Command Module’s main control panel, the altimeter was used at the early stages of initial powered ascent and at the end of the mission to indicate an altitude of up to 50,000 feet; for most of the mission, it was covered by an aluminum stopper. Starting Bid $500

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8095. Apollo Command Module Digital Ranging Generator. Apollo Command Module Digital

Ranging Generator (DRG), measuring 4˝ x 8.5˝ x 7˝, with a part tag on the bottom: “Digital Ranging Generator, NAA S & ID PN ME-478-0082-0002, Contract No. NAS 9-150, Date of Mfr 12-31-68, Collins Radio Co. PN 514-2101-010, Mfd by RCA For the Apollo Spacecraft, Serial No. 071368450009.” In very good to fine condition. The DRG was part of the Apollo VeryHigh-Frequency Ranging System, put in place as a backup for the rendezvous radar; the system adapted VHF voice radios to perform the ranging function, saving the eighty-pound weight of a redundant radar unit.

Starting Bid $200

Fuel Cell No. 3 from the Apollo CSM Simulator 8096. Apollo Command Module Fuel Cell. Apollo CSM Fuel Cell

Serial Number 3, one of the triad used in the Ground Testing Simulator to test all of the electrical systems in development for Apollo. With electrical and liquid oxygen and hydrogen connectors on the side panel, the unit measures 22” in diameter and 43” tall, with a weight of approximately 200 lbs. Manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corp under subcontract for North American Aviation. This particular fuel cell is Serial Number 3 from the simulator, with a Feb 1968 edition part tag with a functional test noted for 9/8/69. It is identical to the flight unit, but with additional simulator functionality and interfaces. Having a power source similar to the flight item was essential to test all of the other electrical systems for Apollo. Red letters on the side read “Simulator Fuel Cell Powerplant.”

This fuel cell has been modified with a simulator interface to replicate/ check some of the mechanical, electrical and fluid exchanges between the powerplant and the rest of the CSM Environmental Control System (ECS), otherwise it’s identical to flight. This configuration is what is currently on display at national institutions (Smithsonian NASM, New Mexico Museum of Space History and the USSRC). Its function was as part of a Fuel Cell simulator package used to validate that the Service Module interfaces were properly functional (control, power, reactants, water output) at North American prior to installation of the flight fuel cells. This piece will be crated and shipped from California; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs.

One of the primary technology developments during Apollo concerned the electrical systems, and they became a focal point of the Apollo 13 rescue mission, from the explosion in the Service Module fuel cell oxygen tank to the resulting need to conserve energy and shift to the LM as a lifeboat.

Starting Bid $2500

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8097.

Apollo Command Module Electroluminescent Display Indicator.

Apollo Command Module Electroluminescent Display Indicator, measuring 3.75˝ x 3.25˝ x 5.5˝, with a Kearfott parts tag on the top: “Indicator, Digital Display, NASA-MSFC, MSFC Part No. 40M37774, Part No. C708753040, Ser. 103, Contr. No. NAS822755.” The display would be used to show mission information and/or elapsed time. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

Optical components of the CM simulator’s sextant and scanning telescope 8098. Apollo Command Module Simulator Sextant/Telescope Optical Components. Two optical components from the

sextant (SXT) and scanning telescope (SCT) of an Apollo Command Module simulator, famously called the ‘Great Train Wreck’ by John Young. The large optical assembly is for the scanning telescope (SCT), measuring approximately 38˝ x 16˝ x 9˝, and comprises a long optical tube terminating in a lens marked “L200-100-208 ASS’Y”; on the other end is the interior faceplate that has indicators for shaft angle and trunnion measurements. The dials and partial electronics for these two windows remain intact behind the faceplate. The two round hex recess-head parts on the face plate that look like screws are actually emergency backup drive units.

A space tool inserted in the hex recess could be used to unlock and then drive the shaft and trunnion of the SCT manually. The scanning telescope served as a ‘finder’ for stars and was a unity power (1X) instrument. The SCT was coupled electronically to the sextant and stars located in the center of the image in the SCT would be in, or near, the center of the field of view in the sextant.

An angled eyepiece would have been attached to the front of the plate for looking through the Scanning Telescope.

The smaller assembly, measuring approximately 18˝ x 9˝ x 9˝, forms the second half of the sextant/telescope viewing panel; the sextant (SXT), and would also have had an eyepiece attached. In the flight sextant the angle information was provided to the Apollo Guidance Computer electronically. The piece terminates in an optical tube that in the simulator, as for the SCT, would have attached to optics for viewing a large star simulator globe. The sextant is a 28-power instrument. In overall very good condition.

From NASA’s publication Apollo Expeditions to the Moon (SP-350), discussing the Command Module simulator: ‘’The great train wreck’ was John Young’s description of the contraption beyond the console. At the top of the stairs was a compartment that exactly duplicated a command module control area, with all switches and equipment. Astronauts spent countless hours lying on their backs in the CM simulator in Houston. Panel lights came on and off, gauges registered consumables, and navigational data were displayed. Movie screens replaced the spacecraft windows and reflected whatever the computer was thinking as a result of the combined input from the console outside and astronaut responses. Here the astronauts practiced spacecraft rendezvous, star alignment, and stabilizing a tumbling spacecraft. The thousands of hours of training in this collection of curiously angled cubicles paid off. Many of the problems that showed up in flight had already been considered and it was then merely a matter of keying in the proper responses.’ Starting Bid $1000

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8099. Apollo DSKY Original Transit Case. Huge original

Apollo Display and Keyboard (DSKY) transit case painted in ‘Apollo Blue,’ measuring 31.75˝ x 17˝ x 27˝, with a NASA parts plaque on the top: “Apollo Ground Support Equipment, Shipping Container, Universal DSKY, Part No. 1006422-001, Serial No. 3, Cont. No. NAS 9-0497, Tech. Supervision - MIT Instrumentation Lab, Design and MFG Raytheon Co.” The same panel has a valve marked in red, “Two-way automatic relief valve, depress core before opening container,” and a moisture meter marked in red, “Inspect equipment and replace desiccant if indicator is pink.” The exterior also bears transit stamps indicating LAX to BOS (possibly Raytheon to MIT). The interior is lined with thick black form-fitting foam with cutouts for two DSKYs, as well as two large desiccant pouches. Affixed inside is a Zero manufacturer’s tag, stamp-dated December 30, 1965. In very good condition, with scuffing and chipping to paint, and some losses to the interior foam. Starting Bid $200

Well-preserved early ILC “sample” of the A6L intravehicular glove

8100. Apollo Era A6L Glove Assembly. Very early right-handed A6L intravehicular glove assembly made by ILC Industries, Inc., with a wrist opening diameter of 3.25˝ and standing approximately 9.5˝ in height. The glove is constructed of a rubber/neoprenecompound bladder, dip molded with the backside of hand near wrist section featuring a sewn-on manufacturer’s label: “Item Glove Assembly Right Hand, Model No. Sample PSA, REP–04695–67–R–0050, Size I, Serial 001, Date 12/66, ILC Industries, Inc.” A fingerless glove restraint designed to maintain the glove’s shape is attached to the bladder at the wrist and encloses the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb, and the interior features a convoluted wrist section for ease of movement and a red anodized aluminum connector for attachment to the space suit, with the connector marked: “Assy 9056, SN–222, Assy A6L–103002–02.” In fine condition, with expected signs of use. From the collection of a member of the engineering and design team at ILC Industries in Dover, Delaware, from 1964 to 1972. Starting Bid $1000

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Apollo eyepiece stowage container with “Alarm Codes” placard 8101. Apollo Guidance and Navigation System Eyepiece Stowage Case with Alarm Code Placard.

Apollo Guidance and Navigation System eyepiece stowage case, measuring approximately 23˝ x 8˝ x 12˝, with an MIT Instrumentation Lab/AC Electronics tag on the top: “Apollo G & N System Eyepiece Stowage Unit, Part No. [2021255-01, blacked out] MX 117120-011, Serial No. ACSK-2, Cont. No. NAS 9-497.” Below is a small affixed label, “GFP/AMS.” The spring-loaded lid is secured by two knobs in the lower corners; affixed on the face is a large gray-and-white label, headed “Alarm Codes (V05N09).” The lid opens to reveal three formfitting eyepiece compartments.

In very good to fine condition, with some general wear. Starting Bid $1000

8102. Apollo LCG Suit Adaptor. Beige metal adaptor

for the Apollo liquid cooling and ventilation garment, 2.75 x 2.5, made by Air-Lock and engraved with part numbers: “Assy. 8996, SN–141.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

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Flight-ready Lunar Module AC Power Inverter, a critical subsystem in the Apollo 13 crisis 8103. Apollo Lunar Module AC Power Inverter. Rare flight version

of an Apollo Lunar Module AC Power Inverter in its handling frame, measuring an overall 11˝ x 29.5˝ x 12˝ and weighing 41 lbs, with a NASA/Manned Spacecraft Center property tag and Hamilton Standard label on the unit: “Inverter, General Purpose Electrical Power Subsystem, Design Control No. LSC-390-6-9-7, Contract No. NAS-9-1100/224494-C, Unit No. 43, HS Part No. SV718452 P10, Serial No. 145.” A Hamilton Standard plate on the handling frame reads: “Handling Kit, Inverter, Part No. SV714594, Serial No. HK14, HS Ref No. 19932 A.” A Hamilton Watch Company “elapsed time” indicator is set into the frame. In very good to fine condition. This piece will be crated and shipped from California; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs.

Lunar Module energy management was essential to the survival of the Apollo 13 mission, as the explosion in the Service Module Fuel Cell system necessitated using the Lunar Module as a propulsive and energetic lifeboat for the crippled spacecraft. Starting Bid $1000

8104. Apollo Lunar Module Group of (2) ‘Barber Pole’ Talkback Indicators. Group of two talkback indicators—com-

monly called ‘barber poles’ due to their diagonal black-and-white stripes—for the Apollo Lunar Module, each measuring 1.75˝ x 1˝ x .5˝, sealed in their Grumman packaging with “Read Before Opening” tags. Both bear Honeywell parts tags reading: “Flag Display Indicator, Mfr Part No. JG913A2, Series 5…Part No. LSC350-80404-09, Contract No. NAS 9-1100.” They are marked as serial no. “242” and “243.” Mounted on the instrument panels, ‘barber pole’ indicators were used to denote the status of various systems: when covered by a gray flag, the system was operating as normal; in the case of an abnormal or in-progress status, the flag would be actuated to reveal the ‘barber pole’ as a visual indicator. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Control Panel #8 from the Lunar Module Ascent Stage 8105. Apollo Lunar Module Control Panel. Apollo

Lunar Module Control Panel #8 with most electrical umbilical cables to rear intact, measuring 31.25˝ x 8˝ x 11.5˝, marked on the rear with red part numbers, “LDW34028161-1, Assy 0002.” The face features sections labeled “TV Camera Connect,” “Explosive Devices,” and “Audio.” In the “Explosive Devices” area are three switches to actuate the Explosive Devices Subsystem, “Master Arm,” “ASC He SEL,” and “Stage Fire,” which is concealed beneath a hinged black-and-yellow safety cap. In the “Audio” area are several volume knobs for various LM sound systems.

On the front is a “Restraint System Stowage” label with anchor. In very good to fine condition.

This panel was a test article, and includes thermal couples used to evaluate performance when exposed to simulated vibration and temperature extremes. While a number of switches are no longer present, the rear of the panel retains intact most of the electrical umbilicals and Beta cloth– covered connectors. The panel would have been mounted to the left of the Commander’s station, and contains switches to actuate the Explosive Devices Subsystem, Descent Propulsion, and Audio. Starting Bid $5000 Control panels inside the Lunar Module

8106. Apollo Lunar Module Landing Strut Sideframe Assembly. Highly desirable component of the

Apollo Lunar Module’s landing leg deployment truss sideframe assembly, measuring approximately 34˝ x 9˝ x 4.5˝, with one side wrapped in gold Kapton foil and the other covered by a material painted with a heat-resistant black Pyromark coating for protection against Descent Engine heating during landing. The truss sideframe piece is a key component of the Lunar Module’s landing strut assembly, which maintains stability during deployment of the landing legs. The Kapton foil is stamped with indiscernible part numbers. In very good to fine condition, with a few tears to the foil. The consignor notes that this once had a Grumman tag with it (now absent), identifying the piece as “Contract No. NAS9-110, MFG Part No. LDW320-23903-6-1, MFG Code No. 26512, Item No. CGBDD, Date Packed 2/71.” Starting Bid $300

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Lunar surface drill stem for deep soil sampling 8107. Apollo Lunar Surface Drill Titanium Lunar Core Stem, Carbide Auger Bore Tool, and Sample Container. Titanium core stem tube

designed for use with the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill (ALSD) to take long samples of lunar soil, plus one carbide core stem drill bit and a lunar core soil sample tube. The core stem tube with drill bit measures 16.75˝ long, with a diameter of approximately 1˝. The core stem tube is hand-engraved with part numbers, “RS60010022-007,” and the bit is engraved, “073.” The ALSD core stem tubes are made of titanium alloy (A1-4V), and the bit is made of heat-treated 5150 steel with tungsten carbide cutting blades. The lunar core sample container measures 18˝ long and 1˝ in diameter, and is marked with part numbers, “P/N SEB39100356-202, S/N 1001,” and bears an affixed “Class III / Not For Flight” label. In overall fine condition.

The Apollo Lunar Surface Drill was deployed on Apollo 15, 16, and 17, consisting of a battery-powered motor with specialized drill bits and modular core stems fitted together. The system was designed to extract columns of lunar regolith to return to Earth, and to create holes for the placement of two heat flow probes. These rigid but hollow core stem tubes allowed astronauts to drill up to ten feet into the lunar surface and extract soil samples; once removed, the tubes could be capped for their return to Earth for study. Starting Bid $200

8108. Apollo Pressure Suit Elbow Convolute. A

rubber elbow convolute assembly from an Apollo program pressure suit.

The opening of the elbow measures approximately 6˝ x 2˝, with ribbed green rubber joint section and a blue fabric cover layer. In very good to fine condition, with stiffness and cracking to fabric and rubber. The dipped rubber convoluted joints were located at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, to permit movement with a minimum expenditure of energy. Starting Bid $200

8109. Apollo Primary Life Support System Hose and Fittings. Hose and fitting assembly used to connect

the Primary Life Support System to the Apollo A7L space suit, measuring 37˝ in length and terminating with a pair of Air-Lock fittings with matching part numbers: “Assy. 9267, SN 195, SV710831–3.” Ends of hoses also bear identical part numbers: “PN: Redar A10778-3, SC 330-430-11, Lot No. 208.” In very good to fine condition, with heavy wear from use, including scuffing and soiling to fittings and wear to hose ends. Starting Bid $500

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8112. Apollo Program Torx Bit Tool. Unflown

8110. Apollo Program Clean Room Garment and Cap. Light blue Apollo Program clean room jumpsuit with

embroidered “Apollo 17 Crew” patch on the chest, sealed in its bag with affixed “Florida Uniform Rental Clean Room Division” laundry label, reading: “Size: M, Class: 100, Date, Nov. 7, 1972.” Complete with its original matching cap (unsealed).

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Apollo-era Torx driver bit tool, measuring 3.5˝ in length, marked on either side with part number: “V16–60148111,” with a faded “J” slightly discernible to upper section. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

8111. Apollo Program Switch Panel. Unflown

Apollo-era six-switch metal panel cover, 6.25 x 1.75 x 3, with single toggle switch stampdated January 21, 1966, and marked with part numbers: “X32200, 1-66,” “ME452-0050, 1001,” and “05885L1B0320.”

In fine condition. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

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8113. Apollo-era Reaction Control System Disconnect Coupling. Apollo-era Reaction Control System disconnect coupling, measuring 4.75˝ x 1.5˝, with removal directions impressed on cap and part numbers to body dated to August 1966. The hardware is presented on a wooden 5.5 x 3.25 x .75 base, with detached plate presented to “Sam Avanti, R. C. S., Quick Disconnect.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8114. AS-201 Flown Aft Heat Shield Pen Holder.

Rare acrylic display containing a piece of aft heat shield from the AS201 (CSM-009) spacecraft, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-34 on February 26, 1966, and splashed down 37 minutes later in the South Atlantic Ocean. The fragment measures 1.5˝ x 1˝ x .5˝ and is encased in an embellished 6˝ x 4.25˝ x .75˝ Lucite pen holder presented to E. P. Rauch, an employee at Rockwell International Corp. In fine condition, with slight scuffing, and some dents to metal pen holder. AS201 was the first uncrewed test flight of an entire production Block I Apollo command and service module and the Saturn IB launch vehicle. The suborbital flight was a partially successful demonstration of the service propulsion system and the reaction control systems of both modules, and successfully demonstrated the capability of the command module’s heat shield to survive re-entry from low Earth orbit. Starting Bid $200

8115. AS-202 Flown Heat Shield Fragment. Rare and sizable piece of heat shield from the AS-202 (Apollo CSM-011) spacecraft, which launched from Cape Kennedy LC-34 on August 25, 1966, and splashed down one hour and 33 minutes later in the North Pacific Ocean. The fragment measures 3.75˝ x 1.25˝ x .25˝ and is encased in a rectangular 4.5˝ x 3.5˝ x 1˝ block of Lucite with descriptive labels from North American Aviation. In fine condition. AS-202 was the second uncrewed, suborbital test flight of a production Block I Apollo command and service module launched with the Saturn IB launch vehicle. It was the first flight to include the guidance and navigation control system and fuel cells, and its success enabled the Apollo program to determine that the Block I spacecraft and Saturn IB were ready to carry men into orbit on the next mission, AS-204, also known as Apollo 1. Starting Bid $200

8116. Joe Kerwin’s A7LB IV Glove Assembly. Joe

Kerwin’s A7LB IV Intravehicular Glove designed by ILC Dover, with a wrist opening diameter of 3.5˝ and standing approximately 9˝ in height, constructed of a rubber/neoprene-compound bladder, dip molded from a cast of Kerwin’s hand. The glove features a blue anodized aluminum connector for attachment to the space suit, with nylon tricot inner lining with printed part numbers: “Part No: A7LB–103011–03, Size: J. Kerwin, Serial No: 310, Code: 74897, ILC Industries, Inc.” In fine condition, with expected signs of wear. Starting Bid $1000

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Grumman-made upper hatch for the Apollo Lunar Module

8117. Grumman Lunar Module Test Hatch. Rare Lunar Module

Upper Docking Tunnel Hatch manufactured by Grumman as a developmental or test article circa 1967–1968, measuring 31.5˝ x 43.5˝ x 8˝, with numerous part numbers stenciled in red, beginning with the “LDW280” prefix denoting Lunar Module. The front is marked “LDW280M10515-1” and “LDW280M10515-3,” with the hatch handle labeled “Unlock” and “Lock,” and the valve handle labeled “Dump Valve Access.” The reverse, which would face the interior of the spacecraft, has a black-and-yellow handle labeled, “Pull to Dump.” A separate instruction label reads: “Latch Operation: 1.

To Lock—Push on handle and rotate CW to stop, 2. To Unlock—Push on handle and rotate CCW to stop.” At the top of the hatch is a folding handle marked, “Pull to Release.” In fine condition.

The ‘dump valve’ in the upper hatch was designed to depressurize the LM cabin once the astronauts have donned their Portable Life Support System (PLSS) backpacks and spacesuits prior to opening the lower egress hatch for a moonwalk. The valve could also be used to equalize pressure in the docking tunnel. The hatch would swing inwards into the LM crew quarters, allowing the astronauts to pass through the docking tunnel between the LM and CSM. A fantastic Grumman-manufactured piece of large, missioncritical Lunar Module hardware. Starting Bid $5000

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Controller assembly for the Apollo Lunar Module, crucial to the success of all moon-landing missions

8118. Lunar Module Translation Control Assembly. Rare Lunar Module

Translation Control Assembly, measuring 7.75˝ x 8˝ x 5˝ overall, with upper portion missing original Grumman Aircraft Eng. Corp label and marked “Not For Flight.”

The assembly consists of the original housing structure with external “Friction” knob, which controlled the drag on the T-handle, and a vertical lever to select between “Throttle,” or “Jets.” The T-handle hand controller and lower blue skirt are realistic 3D prints. In fine condition, with expected signs of use.

The Thrust Translation Control Assembly (TTCA) was used by the Apollo astronauts to control translation of the Lunar Module (LM) in any axis during missions to and from the lunar surface. Two TTCAs, each made for left-handed control, provided the LM astronauts with the capability to gently guide the LM on each axis and also provided a manual throttle mode to provide varying thrusts of the descent engine. A soft stop is designed at 53 degree deflection of the throttle handle, which allowed for command of 0-53 percent thrust of the descent engine when fine control was required during landing maneuvers. Beyond the soft stop were 10 degree of handle deflection for controlling 53-100 percent of descent-engine thrust.

The importance of this controller to the Apollo mission cannot be overemphasized. It was this controller that enabled all the Apollo lunar landings to be successful, as the necessity for manual control in the final stages of landing were crucial. In the very first moon landing, Neil Armstrong was forced to take manual control of the LM when it was headed for a boulder-strewn area. With the important help of Buzz Aldrin, Armstrong was able to land the LM safely with less than 30 seconds of fuel available. Starting Bid $1000

8119. Orlan Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment. Rare liquid cooling and ventilation gar-

ment designed to be worn underneath an Orlan EVA spacesuit, which consists of a series of plastic tubes that are interwoven into a lightweight nylon-knotted net suit, through which liquid is pumped to draw heat away from the cosmonaut’s body. The full suit measures approximately 67˝ in length from hood to heel, with a pair of rubber cooling agent tubes extending from back section marked: “0650499” and “0750684.” Parts tag to interior of suit partially destroyed. In very good to fine condition, with various staining and toning, and slight disintegration to rubber tube ends.

Due to the absence of heat convection in space, body and space suit temperatures can build up to dangerous levels and can only be diminished slowly through thermal radiation. To fix this problem a cool liquid glycol mixture is pumped through a series of polyvinyl chloride tubes sewn into the garment. This liquid then warms up as it passes around the body through the tubes, drawing the heat away. The liquid is then cooled again through a heat exchanger unit in the life support assembly inside the backpack of the Orlan spacesuit, allowing the process to continually repeat and keep the wearer cool.

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8120. Apollo Pressure Suit Connector Starting Bid $300

8124. Apollo LM/CM Hatch Assist Compressed Nitrogen Bottle Starting Bid $200

8121. Apollo A7L Space Suit Oxygen Vent Pad Assembly Starting Bid $200

8125. Apollo Lunar Module Coldplate Starting Bid $200

8127. Apollo Oxygen Hose Elbow Connector Starting Bid $200

8128. Apollo Pressure Suit Connector Blanking Plate Starting Bid $200

8131. Lunar Receiving Laboratory Lot (20) Sample Containers Starting Bid $200

8132. Apollo Pressure Suit Connector Starting Bid $200

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8122. Apollo A7LB Space Suit Pressure Relief Valve Starting Bid $200

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8129. Apollo Program Toggle Switch Starting Bid $200

8123. Apollo Command Module Suit Umbilical Hoses Cover Starting Bid $200

8126. Apollo Oxygen Hose Elbow Connector Starting Bid $200

8130. Lunar Receiving Lab Wire Cable Starting Bid $200

8133. Water Fittings Group Lot Starting Bid $200

Project Apollo 8134. Apollo 5 Flown Fuel Tank Fragment. Flown piece of

metal from the fuel tank of the Apollo Lunar Module-1 spacecraft, which was launched as part of the Apollo 5 mission from Cape Kennedy LC-37B on January 22, 1968. The metal fragment, 3.75˝ x 1˝ x .25˝, is encased in a block of Lucite measuring 4˝ x 2˝ x 1.5˝, with the front engraved: “Grumman Lunar Module 1, Launch Date 1/22/68 Earth Orbit, This Piece of Fuel Tank Recovered in Bolivia, S. A., Presented to S. Avanti.” In fine condition, with scuffing to bottom and internal cracking to Lucite. Starting Bid $200

Visually impressive lunar chart signed by six Apollo moonwalkers 8135. Apollo Astronaut Signed Lunar Chart. Highly

appealing first edition color NASA lunar chart, 38 x 25.75, featuring 1:10,000,000 scale Mercator and Stereographic projections of the surface and north and south polar regions of the moon, signed in blue felt tip by six Apollo moonwalkers: “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR,” “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP,” and “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” Lithographed by ACIC 3-70, and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, some light creasing, and two small scratches to right side. A magnificent lunar chart signed by half of all Apollo moonwalkers. Starting Bid $1000

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8136. Apollo 5 Patch. Scarce

official embroidered patch for the Apollo 5 mission, the first unmanned test flight of the Apollo Lunar Module, measuring 4.25˝ in diameter.

In fine condition.

A considerably uncommon patch. Starting Bid $200

8138. Grumman Lunar Module Patch. Rare of-

ficial embroidered Grumman Lunar Module patch, with red scroll to lower portion reading, “Vehicle 1 Team,” measuring 3.75˝ x 3.75˝. In fine condition. A sought-after patch not commonly seen. Starting Bid $200

The Command Module of Project Apollo— signed by seven astronauts

8137. Apollo Astronauts Signed Command Module Model. Sought-after 1:32 solid mahogany scale model of an

Apollo Command Module by the Toys and Models Corporation, measuring 12.75˝ in length and suspended atop a solid wood base at a height of 12˝. The base, which measures 5.25˝ x 8.25˝, is signed in silver ink by seven Apollo astronauts, including three moonwalkers and four CMPs: “Dave Scott, Apollo 9, 15,” “James Lovell, Apollo 13,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII,” “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14,” and “Al Worden, Apollo 15.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $500

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‘Apollo Expeditions to the Moon’ book signed by 13 legends of space exploration 8139. Astronaut-signed Book.

Signed book: Apollo Expeditions to the Moon. First edition. Washington, D.C.: NASA, 1975. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12, 313 pages. Signed on the opening ‘Apollo plaque’ page in ballpoint or felt tip by 13 legendary astronauts, including: “Dave Scott, Apollo 15,” “Frank Borman, Apollo 8,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII,” “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” “Tom Stafford, Apollo X,” “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14,” “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII,” “Wally Schirra,” and “Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9.” The page is also signed by MOCR Flight Controller EECOM Sy Liebergot and Pad Leader Guenter Wendt. In fine condition, with light toning to the spine.

Starting Bid $500

8141. Grumman Lunar Module Blueprints. Original pair of Grum-

8140. Astronauts with Jetpacks Print. Striking color 26.25 x 17.5 print of Paul Hudson’s 1985 work entitled ‘Astronauts with Jetpacks,’ showing two astronauts soaring over a desolate alien landscape. Signed in the lower border in black ballpoint by the artist. Cloth-matted and framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 38 x 29. In fine condition, with some abrasions and scuffs to the frame.

Starting Bid $200

man Aircraft Engineering blueprints, 17 x 11.5, detailing various packages of the Apollo Lunar Module, identified as sheets 11 and 12 in the lower right, “Size B, Code Ident No. 26512, LDW340–56002, D,” with both sheets stamped “M.P.” Sheet 11 covers packages 114–118 and 133, located in the “Container Inst…

PKG 103)”, which features items like “Helmet Stowage Bas CDR,” “Lunar Excursion Visor Assy.,” “EV Gloves,” “EMU Maintenance Kit,” “Lunar Overshoes,” “Flag Kit,” and “LM Food Assy.” Sheet 12 shows a drawing of the “Commander” and lists items for package 129, which includes: “Liquid Cld Garment,” “Fecal Containment Sub Sys,” “Pressure Garment Assy,” “Torso Limb Suit,” “IV Gloves (Pair),” “Communication Carrier,” “Bio Belt Assy,” “Chronograph,” “Scissors,” “Helmet Assy Pressure,” “Bioinstrumentation Assy,” and more. In overall very good to fine condition, with light toning to the edges and the central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

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8142. Apollo Collection of Items. Group of material related to the Apollo missions, including: four Apollo program Manned Flight Awareness posters, ranging in size from 8 x 10.5 to 17 x 22, one of which is signed by Edgar Mitchell; an unbound NASA manual titled, “Apollo Mission Techniques Missions F and G Lunar Orbit Activities Revision A, Volume I,” 8 x 10.5, dated May 7, 1969; an unbound NASA manual titled, “Launch Vehicle Operations for Support of Space Vehicle Countdown Demonstration Test and Launch Countdown: Volume III of III,” 8.5 x 11, 61 pages, dated June 6, 1969; a series of three original color pennants, ranging in size from 19.5˝ to 25˝ long, related to Neil Armstrong; an official press release entitled ‘Lunar Exploration After the First Landing,’ from July 11, 1969; nine unsigned photos of the Apollo 11 recovery; four blocks of stamps honoring the astronauts; two unsigned photos of the moon taken during the mission and two microform cards related to Apollo photography; a press guide entitled ‘Apollo Applications Briefing,’ from January 26, 1967; and some commemorative ephemera. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8143. NASA Engineer Work Journal. Fascinating work journal

belonging to NASA engineer Jack H. Cohen of the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, 8 x 10.5, containing approximately 151 pages of handwritten entrees, penned in ink or felt tip, dating between August 19, 1968 and December 23, 1970. The first entry reads, in full: “This book was started to document significant activities as Chief of the Engineering Branch of the Quality Engineering Office at the Manned Spacecraft Center. These duties were assumed on August 12, 1968.” The timeframe of this journal covers from Apollo 7 to the leadup of the Apollo 14 mission, with Cohen’s entrees offering unique insight into interoffice planning, behavior, and communication, as well as to the various updates and developmental meetings of the lunar-landing program. In fine condition, with expected wear from use.

Starting Bid $200

8144. NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic Brochure. Original NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic brochure printed in the mid-1960s in Germany. This brochure measures 8 x 10 and features eight clear acetate pages with detailed color illustrations of the Lunar Module (LM), showing 118 numbered components which are identified by a legend on the trailing end paper.

In fine condition, with slight wear to covers and a fold to upper corner of last acetate page. Starting Bid $200

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Apollo 7 8145. Apollo 7 Flown Flag Signed by Wally Schirra.

Desirable and exceptionally rare flown Christian flag carried into low Earth orbit during the Apollo 7 mission, 12.25 x 8, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown on Apollo 7, Wally Schirra.” Includes a signed letter of certification from Schirra, in part: “This Christian flag was flown on Apollo 7 during October 11 through 22, 1968. Apollo 7 was the first manned flight of the command and service modules. The mission objectives included extensive testing of all spacecraft systems and demonstration of rendezvous capability. The flight was 101 percent successful! Walter Cunningham, Donn Eisele, and I carried a very small group of flags during our mission.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Apollo 8

8147. Frank Borman and Bill Anders Signed Print. Iconic color 22 x 17 print

8146. Apollo 8 Signed Moon Map. Huge vintage official Rand

McNally map of the moon at an approximate scale of 1:2,300,000, 42 x 42, signed in blue ballpoint, “Many Thanks, Bill Anders, Apollo 8,” “James Lovell,” and “Frank Borman.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, and a tear to the left side of one of the horizontal folds. A unique, oversized cartographical display piece fully signed by the first crew to fly to the moon. Starting Bid $200

of the Apollo 8 ‘Earthrise,’ signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Linda, with many thanks for your fine art, Bill Anders, Apollo 8” and “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR.” In fine condition, with a few small creases and light bends. Starting Bid $200

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Apollo 9 8148. Jim McDivitt’s Apollo 9 Flown LM Schematic.

Jim McDivitt’s flown overview schematic for the Lunar Module cryosystem, 27.25 x 10.5 (two taped pages), carried into geocentric orbit for 10 days during the Apollo 9 mission. The schematic, which is marked “2 Cryo” and numbered as page 29-1, diagrams the connections and pathways for the Cryogenic Gas Storage System. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from the Apollo 9 Commander, in full: “I certify that this LM cryo system schematic was flown on Apollo 9 on her flight in March, 1969. It is from my personal collection.” Starting Bid $200

Apollo 9 flown paper clamp from the personal collection of the mission commander 8149. Jim McDivitt’s Flown Apollo 9 Clip. Unique aluminum paper clamp, 2.25 x 2, flown and used on the lunar module in Earth orbit during the Apollo 9 mission. The clip was used to hold open checklists, flight data files, and other paper items. Numbered “P/N SEB32100094-30, S/N 1048, ASSY,” which conclusively ties the item to the flight manifest. Accompanied by a signed illustrated letter of provenance from James McDivitt that reads, “I certify that this aluminum paper clamp was flown aboard the LM Spider during the Apollo 9 mission, and is from my personal collection.” The Apollo 9 mission is historic as it is the first flight of a lunar module, and the first full shakeout test flight in Earth orbit of all the major Apollo equipment, including the command module, command service module, and lunar module. Starting Bid $200

Flown stowage strap from the first flight of the Apollo lunar module 8150. Rusty Schweickart’s Apollo 9 Flown Stowage Strap. Rusty Schweickart’s flown interim stowage

strap, 10.5˝ in length, carried into geocentric orbit aboard the Lunar Module Spider during the Apollo 9 mission. The strap features two Velcro swatches, two buttons with adjacent snaps, and an identification label, “SEB33100015-301, S/N 1005.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Schweickart, in part: “I hereby certify that this accompanying interim stowage strap…was flown with me on the first flight of the lunar module on Apollo 9 in March, 1969. The item has been part of my personal collection since the mission.” Starting Bid $200

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Surgical scissors flown on Apollo 9, from the personal collection of the mission CMP 8151. Dave Scott’s Apollo 9 Flown Scissors. Dave Scott’s flown scissors carried on board the Apollo 9 mission.

The stainless steel surgical-type scissors measure approximately 8˝ long and were manufactured by Weck, with the part number and serial number, “SDB42100059-202” and “S/N 1006,” printed near the hinge on one side, and “Weck U.S.A. Stainless” and “Wexteel” markings engraved on the handle. A small swatch of Velcro is affixed near the screw, and the scissors retain 12.5˝ of their original braided lanyard.

In fine condition, with good spring tension.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 CMP surgical scissors included with this letter are from my personal collection and were flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3-13, 1969…During ingress into the CM [from an EVA space transfer from the LM], the CMP scissors were [the] only instrument (tool) available to cut any straps or connectors that might inhibit, preclude, or delay the ingress of either the CDR or LMP [each of whom had only 30 minutes of oxygen for survival during the transfer]…Fortunately, the scissors were not needed for these emergencies during any of the eight LM/CM Apollo missions—but the capability was successfully demonstrated during Apollo 9.

Although they could have many other contingency uses during a flight, the key role of these scissors on Apollo missions was to open plastic spoon-bowl food pouches. During launch and EVAs, the scissors were stowed in a dedicated pocket strapped to the leg of the crew’s spacesuit. Each pair of scissors included a lanyard attached to the flap of the scissors pocket. The lanyard prevented the heavy scissors from being lost during EVAs and from becoming free-flying hazard in the spacecraft interior while being readily available…These scissors have been in my personal possession since the mission.” Starting Bid $1000

Apollo 10 8152. Apollo 10. Official staple-

bound NASA manual entitled “Final Apollo 10 Flight Plan, AS-505/ CSM-106/LM-4,” 249 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, dated April 17, 1969, prepared by the Flight Planning Branch, Crew Procedures Division at the Manned Spacecraft Center.

The plan provides a minute-byminute timeline of the mission, which was the first manned voyage to circle the moon, and consists of five sections: General, Maneuver Update Forms, Detailed Timeline, Detailed Test Objectives, and Consumables Analysis. Upper portion of front cover features an ownership notation. In fine condition. Originates from the personal collection of Jack Stone, a Lockheed Electronics programmer who worked on the Consumable Analysis Team during the Apollo missions. Starting Bid $200

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8153. Apollo 10. Flown fabric American flag, 6.25 x 4, carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 10 mission, affixed to a 9.25 x 11.25 presentation certificate signed and inscribed in black tip, “Gene Cernan, To Buzz Hello—Our most sincere thanks to you for helping make Apollo X a success.” The certificate bears autopen signatures of Tom Stafford and John Young, with printed text below flag reading: “This flag traveled on Apollo X with the first LM to the Moon, Apollo X, May 18-26, 1969.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 15.75. In fine condition.

Bastian ‘Buz’ Hello began his career at the Glenn L. Martin Company creating booster rockets for intercontinental ballistic missiles before moving on to work at Rockwell Collins, where he ran Rockwell’s operations for NASA at Cape Canaveral. Hello managed the Apollo program, working on Apollo 7 through Apollo 12, before being sent to Rockwell’s California location to work on development of the space shuttle orbiter. After his work on the space shuttle, Hello became vice president of Rockwell’s Aircraft Division, where he oversaw the development and manufacturing of the B-1 Bomber. Starting Bid $300

“Flown to the moon on Apollo X”

8154. Apollo 10 Crew-Signed Flown Beta Cloth.

Fantastic flown 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth featuring the Apollo 10 mission emblem in the center, signed and flightcertified in blue ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on Apollo X, May 18–26, 1969, Tom Stafford,” and signed in black felt tip by his crewmates, “Gene Cernan” and “John Young.” In fine condition. A wonderful flown piece from the important ‘dress rehearsal’ for the Apollo 11 moon landing. Starting Bid $200

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8155. Apollo 10 Flown Earth Map.

Flown page from the Earth Landmark Maps & Photos book carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 10 mission, 10.5 x 8.5, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint on the front and back, “Flown to the moon on Apollo X, Gene Cernan” and “Flown to the moon on Apollo X, Gene Cernan, Apollo X & XVII.” The double-sided color map, containing landmark numbers 130–132, shows the northern coast of Venezuela on both sides.

In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8156. Apollo 10 Flown Earth Photo Map. Flown page from the Earth Landmark Maps & Photos book carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 10 mission, 8 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on Apollo X, Gene Cernan.” The double-sided color photo shows overhead images of various islands of the West Indies, including the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, with photos identified as “NASA–S–65–63926” and “NASA–S–66–63071.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Certified by the mission LMP— “Flown to moon on Apollo X”

8157. Apollo 10 Flown Strap. Flown fabric strap carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 10 mission, 8.75 x

1, signed and flight-certified in black ink, “Flown to moon on Apollo X CSM, Gene Cernan Feb 21, 2009.” The strap features a pair of female snap fasteners, with reverse stamped with part numbers: “V35–788028, CA0058.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of the signing. Starting Bid $500

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8158.

John Young’s Apollo 10 Flown ‘Grumman’ Patch. Extremely

desirable flown embroidered ‘Grumman’ Apollo 10 mission insignia patch carried to the moon on Apollo 10, measuring 4 x 4, encapsulated in a tamper-proof sleeve and affixed to a certificate of authenticity signed

by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the ‘Grumman’ Apollo 10 Embroidered Mission patch that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 10 mission May 18-26, 1969. This patch was a part of John W. Young’s personal collection since the mission.” In fine condition. These attractive patches, which vividly portray the Grumman-made LM firing its thrusters as it prepares to dock with the Rockwell-made CSM, were provided to the crew by Grumman to be flown as souvenirs. A handsome example from the collection of the prolific American astronaut, who went to the moon on Apollo 10 and walked upon the lunar surface on Apollo 16. Starting Bid $200

8159.

John Young’s Apollo 10 Flown ‘PostFlight’ Patch.

Very desirable flown embroidered ‘PostFlight’ Apollo 10 mission insignia patch carried to the moon on Apollo 10, measuring 4 x 4.5, encapsulated in a tamperproof sleeve and affixed to a certificate of authenticity signed

by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 10 ‘Post-Flight’ Embroidered Mission patch that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 10 mission May 18-26, 1969. This patch was a part of John W. Young’s personal collection since the mission.” In fine condition. These attractive patches, which vividly portray the Grumman-made LM firing its thrusters as it prepares to dock with the Rockwell-made CSM, were worn on post-flight jumpsuits and flown as souvenirs. An uncommon example from the collection of the prolific American astronaut, who went to the moon on Apollo 10 and walked upon the lunar surface on Apollo 16. Starting Bid $200

“Flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 10 mission” 8160. John Young’s Apollo 10 Flown American Flag. Sought-

after flown American flag carried to the moon on Apollo 10, measuring 6 x 4, encapsulated in a tamper-proof sleeve and affixed to a certificate of authenticity signed by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the flag of the United States that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 10 mission May 18-26, 1969. It has been a part of John W. Young’s personal collection since returning from the mission.” In fine condition. A beautiful flown flag from the collection of the legendary American astronaut, who went to the moon on Apollo 10 and walked upon the lunar surface on Apollo 16. Starting Bid $300

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The Bruce Elle Archive A longtime member of the Kodak Apparatus Division, Research and Engineering team, Bruce Elle worked on several of the company’s most important government contracts, including the production of photographic equipment for a secret Cold War spying operation, early photography of the moon for NASA’s Lunar Orbiter program, and close-up 3D photography of the lunar surface for the Apollo missions.

A graduate of Oregon State University, Elle served as the company program manager at Kodak responsible for the design of the Apollo Lunar Surface Close-up Camera (ALSCC), which was used to take stereoscopic close-ups of lunar soil during the moon landing missions. After Apollo 11’s lift-off, he flew to Houston to be on hand to provide expert advice and troubleshooting for the ALSCC. According to the Kodakery newsletter of July 24, 1969, he had marked the side of the mission’s camera—to be operated by first moonwalker Neil Armstrong and left behind on the moon to conserve weight—in red lettering: ‘If found return to Bruce Elle, U.S.A., Earth.’ Noticing the text, Neil was quick to ask: ‘Who’s going to pay the postage?’

Elle’s collection represents an innovative legacy in lunar photography, highlighted by hardware for the Lunar Orbiter—including a prototype of its distinctive ‘silver tub’ camera housing—and a rare training model of the Apollo Lunar Surface Closeup Camera. The results of these engineering feats are also present, with a multitude of oversized vintage photographic prints transmitted back to Earth by the Lunar Orbiter, including the first photo of Earth taken from lunar orbit, and the so-called ‘Picture of the Century’—Lunar Orbiter 2’s oblique closeup of Crater Copernicus.

Stratospheric spycam developed for US Strategic Air Command during the Cold War 8161. Genetrix Reconnaissance Dual-Lens Camera. Dual-lens camera designed for application in the secret balloon-based surveillance program codenamed Genetrix, carried out in 1956 by the US Strategic Air Command to obtain imagery of the USSR and its allies. Housed in a black 21˝ x 12.5˝ x 18˝ case, the lenses are marked “(E.F.L 152.55mm) 2-6140” and “(E.F.L. 153.85mm) 2-6041.” Inside the camera, a large segment of 9.5˝-wide film remains in place. Originating from the collection of Kodak camera designer Bruce Elle, this is likely a prototype or test unit. In overall very good condition.

Carrying the DMQ-1 Photographic Reconnaissance Package, which utilized a duplex camera that had two 6-inch lenses on opposite sides at a 34.5º angle to the horizon, the Genetrix program aimed to capture aerial reconnaissance imagery using stratospheric balloons carrying camera gondolas from several sites in Europe and Middle East. The camera was capable of obtaining about 500 pictures using film of 9 inches square, covering 50 miles on either side of the balloon path. The camera was built by five companies: Kodak, Bill Jack Instrument, Chicago Aerial, Fairchild Camera, and Hycon Corporation.

Beginning on January 10, 1956, the US began launching these balloon systems. Soviet intelligence recovered some of the crashed photographic gondolas, and on February 4th Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko handed a protest note to the US ambassador in Moscow regarding America’s gross violation of Soviet airspace. In response, President Eisenhower halted the program on February 6th, never to resume. In all, of the 516 balloon systems launched, only 40 returned photographic results; however, in the pre-satellite age, these were among the best and most complete images obtained of the Soviet Union by the American military. While the only immediately significant finding was the discovery of a vast nuclear refining facility at Dononovo in Siberia, the imagery later proved valuable for comparative reference against later photographs taken by U-2 spyplanes—for example, revealing construction in previously forested areas. An intriguing piece of once-classified photographic history. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Housing for the Lunar Orbiter’s camera subsystem

8162. Lunar Orbiter Camera Housing Prototype.

Extraordinary lightweight prototype housing for the Lunar Orbiter’s photographic subsystem, measuring approximately 32˝ x 26.5˝ x 26˝, marked on the side: “Prime Contract No. NAS-1-3800, Purchase Order No. N649500-9572, Part No. 1200-100, Specification No. 1225-120, Date of Mfg. 6-66, Serial No. 2, Manufactured by Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y. U.S.A.” The housing features a protrusion with two circular lens windows—a 6˝ window for the 24-inch high-resolution telephoto lens and a 3˝ window for the medium-resolution 80-mm wide angle lens—along with four external mounting feet, a purge fitting, and seven connector holes that have been covered with aluminized tape. The bottom of the housing is lined with thermal fins.

Inside the housing, some of the wiring remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with general wear and scattered scuffing to exterior. The Lunar Orbiter was developed from classified Defense Department technology that was used on the first orbital spy (reconnaissance) Corona satellites.

Accompanying documentation includes: - Bruce Elle’s official spiral-bound Eastman Kodak report entitled “Photographic Subsystem Reference Handbook for the Lunar Orbiter Program,” March 15, 1966, containing numerous descriptions, diagrams, and illustrations associated with the Lunar Orbiter’s photographic systems. Two schematic diagrams show the housing from multiple angles, offering detailed measurements of the unit. An additional image shows the housing with its parts labeled, followed by several images of the camera that would go inside.

- A binder labeled “LOS Photos,” containing 30 photographs of mock-ups of the Lunar Orbiter’s internal processing equipment, the Orbiter itself, and signal processing equipment.

- Six silver gelatin photographs of Eastman Kodak mock-up models of the Lunar Orbiter’s camera housing and its internals.

- A booklet published by Sky and Telescope in 1966, which folds out to show the famous first photograph of Earth taken from lunar orbit.

- A booklet entitled “Lunar Orbiter Mission A” offering details about Lunar Orbiter 1.

- Five oversized display boards, featuring affixed photographs depicting elements of the Lunar Orbiter’s photographic subsystem during its build-up. Starting Bid $5000 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Rare training-used Apollo Lunar Surface Closeup Camera 8163. Apollo Lunar Surface Closeup Camera Prototype/Training Model. Exceptionally desirable pro-

totype/training model of the Apollo Lunar Surface Closeup Camera (ALSCC), a specialized stereo camera developed for NASA by Eastman Kodak and designed to allow moonwalking astronauts to take pairs of extreme close-up shots of the lunar surface during their EVAs. The ALSCC would be used on Apollo 11, Apollo 12, and Apollo 14; the cameras themselves were left on the moon for the trip home to Earth, allowing a greater space/weight capacity for the return of lunar soil samples.

The photographs returned by the ALSCC revealed the grainy structure of lunar soil, as well as its unlikely property of cohesion—despite being bone-dry, it can clump together and stand unsupported for at least a few centimeters.

Using a pair of 46.12-mm lenses with their optical axes set 29 mm apart and an aperture fixed at f/17, the camera is completely self contained with its own lighting and film advance motor. The shutter is operated by a trigger at the end of the pistol-grip handle. The rounded shapes of the camera’s housing and internal mechanisms were specifically designed to prevent the accidental puncture of an astronaut’s glove or suit.

This training unit—one of four made by Eastman Kodak—is marked on the outside of the housing: “223-P1.” The upper housing can be lifted off to reveal its original batteries (inside the lid, wired to the base), and film transport mechanism; a segment of Kodak Ektachrome MS-SO 368 film is visible within the unit. The take-up film cassette was designed to be easily removable by the astronauts, so that the camera could be left behind on the lunar surface. In very good condition, with general wear and a few missing pieces (including a cracked knob on the top of the case).

Accompanying documentation includes:

Apollo Lunar Surface CloseUp Camera, NAS 9-9094,” marked “Bruce L. Elle” on the front cover. According to this report, “As part of the overall ALSCC contract, Eastman Kodak Co. fabricated four units to be used for training astronauts and technicians on the use and care of the instrument.

These training units reflected all of the configuration and operational paPracticing with an ALSCC rameters of the during Apollo 12 training flight hardware, deviating only as necessary to expedite delivery for the earlier models.”

- Two handmade display cards, one describing the technical specifications of the ALSCC and the other outlining the contract’s schedule, with completion dates for various events in the rightmost column.

- “Familiarization Manual, Apollo Lunar Surface Close-Up Camera, ALSCC, Training Models 3 and 4,” 20 pages plus 7 photographic plates, explaining the training camera’s operation, assembly, battery handling, handle, filter assembly, and film handling procedure. The cover page is detached but present.

- 30 silver gelatin photographs related to the ALSCC, including product shots, detail views, and training exercises.

- Two copies of a 38-page report entitled “The Apollo Lunar Surface Close-Up Camera (ALSCC),” authored by Bruce Elle and William Wilson, presented at the SPSE 23rd Annual Conference in New York City on May 21, 1970. The report describes the design and fabrication of the ALSCC, offering superb behind-the-scenes technical detail about the camera and its development.

- A spiral-bound Eastman Kodak company report, “Final Report,

- Four color 8 x 8 photos taken on the lunar surface during Apollo 11, one of which prominently shows the ALSCC standing on the lunar surface.

- 20 color slides, including several shots of the ALSCC and four related diagrams.

- A 1989 ‘Kodakery’ newsletter with a story about the ALSCC, featuring an image of Bruce Elle holding an ALSCC on the back page. Starting Bid $2500

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8164. Lunar Orbiter Line Scan Tube. Line scan tube designed for application on the Lunar Orbiter, measuring 19˝ x 9˝ x 9.5˝, marked on the side: “Line Scan Tube: Unit No. 12, Pt. No. V1212-1000, Ser. No. 013A, Spec. No. 1225-118, Date Mfd. 3|4|66, Contr. No. NAS1-3800, P.O. No. N649500-9572, Mfd. by CBS Labs for Eastman Kodak Co.” In very good to fine condition.

The line scan tube was part of the Lunar Orbiter’s photographic readout system: after the film was developed onboard the spacecraft, the line scan tube shot a thin beam of light across its surface.

Behind the film, a photo-multiplier tube sensed the variations in the beam of light caused by the film’s density. The resulting output was then amplified and transmitted to ground receiving stations on Earth via the Orbiter’s communications subsystem, where the data was reconstituted into photographic imagery. Starting Bid $200

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8165. Lunar Orbiter Nitrogen Tank. LNi-

trogen tank designed for application on the Lunar Orbiter, measuring approximately 7˝ x 5˝ x 4˝, with a tag on the black spherical tank reading: “Nitrogen Gas Makeup Assembly, Prime Contract No. NAS 1-3800, PO No. N649500-9572, Part No. 1208-506, Mg. W. Kidde and Co, Gas Nitrogen, Pressure 2150 PSI, Spec. 1225-133, Serial No. 011, Date 12/31/65, Temp. 110 Degrees F, Work 5375 PSI Burst, Eastman Kodak Rochester NY, Apparatus and Optical Division.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8166. Lunar Orbiter Power Supply. Power supply designed for application on the Lunar Orbiter, measuring 8˝ x 5˝ x 3.5˝, marked on the top: “DC/DC Converter; Unit 0 7, Pt No. 1207-600; S No. 1B, Spec No. 1225-12; Date Mfd 565, Conr No. NAS-1-3800, PO No. N649500-9572, Mfd by Gulton Industries for Eastman Kodak Co.” In very good to fine condition, with wear to the lettering. The DC/DC converter generated necessary operational and instrumentation voltages for the various photo system elements. Starting Bid $200

8167. Apollo 11 Group of (3) Oversized Photographs.

Group of three original oversized vintage color semi-glossy 24 x 30 photographs taken during the Apollo 11 mission, including shots of Buzz Aldrin deploying the experiments package, Aldrin descending the LM’s ladder onto the lunar surface, and the famous ‘visor’ shot of Aldrin in which Neil Armstrong’s reflection is seen. All affixed to same-size mounts. In overall good to very good condition, with scattered staining and scuffing to the photos. Starting Bid $200

8168. Apollo 11 Group of (3) Photographs. Three original vintage color semi-glossy 9 x 11.5 photographs taken during the Apollo 11 mission, including shots of Buzz Aldrin descending the LM’s ladder, Aldrin standing next to the American flag, and the famous ‘visor’ shot of Aldrin in which Neil Armstrong’s reflection is seen. Each is affixed to a same-size mount and captioned on the reverse: “Apollo 11 Astronaut Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. descends from the Lunar Module and prepares to walk on the moon. The photograph was taken by Neil Armstrong,” “Neil Armstrong took this photograph of Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. posing beside the American flag,” and “Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. poses for Neil Armstrong on the moon. Aldrin’s face plate reflects Armstrong, the Lunar Module, and the U.S. flag.” In overall fine condition, with some subtle spotting to photo finishes, and slight foxing to the mounts on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

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‘From the Moon, Knowledge’— signed by the Apollo 13 crew 8169. Apollo 13 Signed Lithograph. Beautiful color limited edition 21.25 x 29.5 lithograph honoring Apollo 13 by Lumen Winter entitled ‘From the Moon, Knowledge,’ numbered 69/150, signed in pencil by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert, each signing below his calligraphically designed name. Also signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, Lumen Winter, who designed the ‘Steeds of Apollo’ insignia for Apollo 13. Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 38.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8170. Apollo Lunar Surface Closeup Camera Group of (42) Photographs. Collection of 42 original vintage color

glossy 8 x 9 first-generation photos taken by the Apollo Lunar Surface Closeup Camera (ALSCC), showing detailed close-up shots of the rocky lunar soil. All have “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the reverse, with several marked “Elle” in ballpoint. In overall fine condition. The ALSCC was a specialized stereo camera that astronauts could use to take pairs of close-up photographs of the moon’s surface; it was used on Apollo 11, Apollo 12, and Apollo 14. The photographs returned by the ALSCC revealed the grainy structure of lunar soil, as well as its unlikely property of cohesion—despite being bone-dry, it can clump together and stand unsupported for at least a few centimeters. Starting Bid $200

8171. Bruce Elle’s Group of NASA Documents. Group of NASA documents and articles from the collection of Bruce Elle, including: a “NASA Photography from Five Years of Space” booklet; a photocopy of a magazine article about the Apollo Lunar Surface Closeup Camera (ALSCC), with an attached memo addressed to Elle by a Kodak colleague; a copy of an Eastman Kodak press release about the ALSCC; an index issue of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s journal Science from September 26, 1969, with a photo from the ALSCC on the front cover and a report about it inside; the issue of Science from January 30, 1970, reporting on the Apollo 11 Lunar Science Conference; the special edition of Look Magazine from 1969, covering the Apollo 11 mission; issues of Life Magazine covering Apollo 11 and Apollo 12; an issue of Boeing News from 1966 with a piece about the Lunar Orbiter 1’s camera; a Lunar Orbiter 1 mission status bulletin; and several newspaper sections covering the moon landing. In overall very good condition, with general wear and some chipping to edges of various pieces. Starting Bid $200

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8172. Lunar Orbiter 1 Final Report, Volume II.

Spiral-bound report prepared for NASA by Boeing, entitled “Lunar Orbiter I: Final Report, Volume II: Photography” (Boeing Document No. D2-100727-2 (Vol. II)), 8 x 10.75, 119 pages, March 16, 1967. The well-illustrated, comprehensive report provides details and data concerning the photographic mission, photographic subsystem functions, objectives, sites, photographs, calibration, and analysis; several marginal notations have been made throughout in pencil. The front cover is prominently annotated in felt tip, “Return to B. Elle.” In very good to fine condition, with a crack to the binding’s plastic and a few stains to covers. Starting Bid $200

The first photograph of Earth taken from lunar orbit 8173. Lunar Orbiter 1: First Photograph of Earth from Moon Orbit. Historic original

vintage glossy 9 x 13.5 silver gelatin photograph of the crescent Earth over the lunar surface, taken

by Lunar Orbiter 1 on August 23, 1966. Affixed to a same-size mount. A detailed, technical caption is affixed on the reverse, in part: “This earth photograph was taken at 235:16:35 GMT or 16:35 GMT on August 23, 1966. The time is, therefore, 12:35 pm EDT. The spacecraft was about 592 km above the lunar surface. In the photograph the lunar horizon is at a distance of 1552 km from the spacecraft.” In very good to fine condition, with minor dings and creasing to edges, a tiny surface chip to upper right corner, and subtle foxing to caption and reverse. Starting Bid $200

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8174. Lunar Orbiter 2 Final Report, Volumes III and IV. Two bracket-bound

reports prepared for NASA by Boeing: one entitled “Lunar Orbiter II: Final Report, Volume III, Mission System Performance,” 8.75 x 11.25, 125 pages, May 10, 1967, covering launch operations, flight operations, and the performance of numerous systems and subsystems; and one entitled “Lunar Orbiter II: Final Report, Volume IV, Appendices,” 8.75 x 11.25, 382 pages, June 22, 1967, containing numerous data tables including a cross reference of lunar photos, FPAC supporting data, a sequence of events, a summary of anomalies, V/H sensor performance, and telemetered vibration data analysis. Both are prominently annotated on the front cover in felt tip, “Return to B. Elle.” In overall very good condition, with tape-repaired tears to the front cover of the appendix volume. Starting Bid $200

8175. Lunar Orbiter 2 Group of (11) Photographs.

Group of 11 original vintage glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photographs of the lunar surface taken by Lunar Orbiters, mostly featuring oblique views of the moon’s prominent features. The lot is highlighted by four examples of the so-called ‘Picture of the Century’ captured by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a close-up detail view of the northern heart of the Crater Copernicus from an oblique angle, revealing the peaks and valleys of its rocky terrain. Before this historic image was returned to Earth, few realized the true nature of the lunar landscape—its majestic characteristics are perfectly captured in this iconic shot. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8176. Lunar Orbiter 2: Crater Close-Up Photograph. Detailed original

vintage semi-glossy 10.25 x 13.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing an ultra close-up vertical view of an unnamed crater. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with an affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This vertical view of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 24 inch lens. The orbiter was at an altitude of about 28 miles on its 92nd orbit. This print is a 2x enlargement from a reassembly negative made to show the rocks strewn from the crater, which is about 1900 feet in diameter…

Site P11B. Frame 171. KI-2072.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.” In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning to the center of the image, a surface impression at center, and edgewear and slight soiling to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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The ‘Picture of the Century’— Lunar Orbiter 2’s closeup of Crater Copernicus 8177. Lunar Orbiter 2: Crater Copernicus Detail View Photograph. Magnificent original vintage

semi-glossy 12.75 x 13.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 on November 23, 1966, showing a close-up detail view of the northern heart of the Crater Copernicus from an oblique angle, revealing the peaks and valleys of its rocky terrain. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “Photo No. 66-H-1470: This is a portion of the first closeup photograph of the crater Copernicus, one of the most prominent features on the face of the moon, taken at 7:05 p.m. EST, November 23, by Lunar Orbiter II’s telephoto lens. Looking due North from the crater’s southern rim, detail of the central part of Copernicus can be seen. Mountains rising from the flat floor of the crater are 1000 feet high with slopes up to 30°. A ledge of bedrock is visible in the central part of the mountain chain on the floor of the crater. The 2000 foot high mountain on the horizon is the Gay-Lussac Promentory in the Carpathian Mountains. Cliffs of the rim of the crater are 1000 feet high and are undergoing continual down slope movement of material. From the horizon to the base of the photograph is about 150 miles…The photograph was transmitted from the spacecraft to the Deep Space Network Station at Goldstone, California on November 28.” The reverse also bears a small affixed image of Copernicus photographed from Earth at Yerkes Observatory, and a felt tip annotation, “Elle, Kodak.” In fine condition.

Before this historic image was returned to Earth, few realized the true nature of the lunar landscape: ‘On first seeing this oblique view of the crater Copernicus,’ declared Oran W. Nicks, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Space Science and Applications, NASA, ‘I was awed by the sudden realization that this prominent lunar feature I have often viewed by telescope is a landscape of real mountains and valleys, obviously fashioned by tremendous forces of nature. It is no wonder that some writers immediately classified it as the ‘Picture of the Year’!’

LIFE Magazine went even further, deeming this the ‘Picture of the Century.’ Never before had the majesty of the moon’s surface been so perfectly portrayed—viewed from an oblique angle, the characteristics of the landscape are clearly cast by shadows from the rising sun. A superlative example of this groundbreaking lunar photograph. Starting Bid $200

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8178. Lunar Orbiter 2: Crater Copernicus Oblique View Photograph. Desirable original vintage semi-glossy 13 x 13

silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 on November 23, 1966, showing a wide-angle oblique view of the Crater Copernicus and surrounding territories. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “Photo No. 66-H-1469: This oblique view of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II shows the crater Copernicus just below the horizon. The wide angle lens photograph was taken at 7:05 p.m. EST on November 23, with the spacecraft cameras tilted 17° from the horizontal. Copernicus, 60 miles across and two miles deep, was formed by the impact of a giant meteorite.

The rim of the crater is surrounded by angular blocks, up to 150 feet across, ejected by the impact. Steep cliffs, 1,000 feet high, are land slide scarps, down which masses of rubble have slid. Strings of gentle craters in the foreground were formed by impact of fragments ejected from the large crater…Lunar Orbiter was 28.4 miles above the surface and about 150 miles due south of the center of Copernicus when the picture was taken. This photograph was transmitted from the spacecraft to the Deep Space Network Station at Goldstone, California on November 28.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.” In very good to fine condition, with a light square central block of toning to the image, and some edgewear to the mount.

Starting Bid $200

8179. Lunar Orbiter 2: Crater Marius Oblique View Photograph. Excellent original vintage semi-

glossy 12.75 x 13.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 on November 25, 1966, showing a wide-angle oblique view of the area surrounding the Crater Marius. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with an affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This oblique view of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken at a position about 52° west longitude. The camera was looking north at the crater Marius, just east of the crater Reiner. Marius is nearly 20 miles in diameter. The orbiter was about 28 miles above the lunar surface when the photograph was taken with the 80mm lens…Site S-15.

Frame 213. KI 2057.” In fine condition, with two trivial surface creases to the photo. Starting Bid $200

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8180. Lunar Orbiter 2: Far Side of the Moon Vertical Wide-Angle Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy

12.75 x 14.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a wideangle vertical view of the pockmarked backside of the moon. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with an affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This vertical view of the backside of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 80mm lens.

The position of the Orbiter was 176° east at about 900 miles above the moon’s surface near the equator. The Orbiter was in its ninth orbit. A large portion of this photograph overlaps another photograph (Number 11) taken on the tenth orbit…Sire S-3. Frame 33. KI 2120.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.”.

Starting Bid $200

8181. Lunar Orbiter 2: Far Side of the Moon Vertical Wide-Angle Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy

13.25 x 14.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a unique wide-angle vertical view of the dimpled backside of the moon. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with an affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This vertical view of the backside of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 80mm lens at an exposure time of 1/50 second.

The position of the Orbiter was near the equator at about 100° east at an altitude of about 900 miles. This photo does not overlap other backside photos (Numbers 11, 12, and 14)…Site S-14. Frame 196.

KI 2063.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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Dramatic portrait of the dark side of the moon 8182. Lunar Orbiter 2: Far Side of the Moon Wide-Angle Photograph. Original

vintage semi-glossy 12.75 x 14.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a wide-angle view of the cratered backside of the moon. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with an affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This view of the backside of the moon by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 80mm lens. The spacecraft was at an altitude of about 900 miles above the lunar surface near the equator. The photograph was taken looking northward from a position of 174° E. There is overlap between this photograph taken on the 10th orbit and a second vertical photograph (Number 12) taken on the 9th orbit from a position of 176° E… Site S-4. Frame 34. KI 2119.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8183. Lunar Orbiter 2: Far Side of the Moon Wide-Angle Photograph. Impressive original

vintage semi-glossy 13.25 x 13.75 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a large wide-angle view of the backside of the moon’s cratered landscape.

Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with an affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This is the 70th photograph taken by Lunar Orbiter II. The photograph was taken with the wide angle lens camera and covers an area on the lunar surface of approximately 580,000 square miles. The lunar equator is roughly across the bottom of the photograph with the South Pole near the center of the lunar horizon. The smallest feature which may be detected on the photograph is about .20 miles across near the center.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.” In fine condition, with minor soiling to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8184. Lunar Orbiter 2: Full Moon ‘Areas of Interest’ Map Photograph. Fantastic original

vintage semi-glossy 12.5 x 12.75 silver gelatin photograph of the full lunar disc taken from Earth, demarcated within the image to show landmark locations captured by the Lunar Orbiter 2 in 1966.

Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount. Includes explanatory text on a 9 x 10 mount, in part: “This photograph of the full moon, taken from the earth has been marked to show the location for ten accompanying photographs taken by Lunar Orbiter II…Areas of Interest: Crater Herschel, Crater Copernicus, Crater Copernicus - Detail, Crater Marius, Ocean of Storms, Triesnecker Fault, Region of Craters Arago and Manners, Region of Craters Arago and Manners - Detail, Spires, Rock-strewn crater.” Both mounts are annotated “Elle, Kodak” on the reverse.

In overall fine condition, with some edgewear to the mounts. Starting Bid $200

8185. Lunar Orbiter 2: Ocean of Storms Oblique View Photograph. Superb original vintage semi-glossy

13 x 14.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a wide-angle oblique view of the Ocean of Storms. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This oblique view of the moon recorded

by Lunar Orbiter II was taken at a position about 59° west longitude. The camera was looking northward, to the west of the crater Reiner (not seen in photo) in the area of the Ocean of Storms (Oceanus Procellarum). The Orbiter was about 28 miles above the lunar surface when the photograph was taken with the 80mm lens at 1/25th second exposure time. The only parts of this photograph which can be identified on telescopic photos taken from the earth are the large light areas which are variations in albedo…Site S-17. Frame 215. KI 2057.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.” In fine condition, with edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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Lunar Orbiter 2’s controversial ‘spires’ photograph— long the speculative fodder for UFO enthusiasts 8186. Lunar Orbiter 2: Prime Site 4 ‘Spires’ Photograph.

Controversial original vintage semi-glossy 9.5 x 7 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a cropped view of the shadows cast by ‘spires’ observed at Prime Site 4. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “The picture is part of two framelets taken at Lunar Orbiter II prime site 4. This site is located at approximately 15° 30’ east longitude and 4° 30’ north latitude. These framelets were taken with Lunar Orbiter II high resolution camera and have been enlarged about 5 times. The areas shown in the picture is approximately 750 x 500 feet with the reference mark lines (white crosses) representing about 25 feet on the lunar surface. The protuberances which cast the long slender shadows are naturally occurring features on the lunar surface. The largest protuberance, located in the center of the photograph, is about 50 feet wide at its base and about 40 to 75 feet high. Precise height measurements will be possible only after ground slope measurements are made. Picture orientation is such that North is to the right and the sun is at the bottom and 11° above the horizon.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.”

In fine condition, with light soiling to the mount.

This photographic evidence of tall ‘lunar spires’ created something of a sensation among conspiracy theorists and alien hunters—perhaps these obelisks were the ruins of an extraterrestrial civilization on the moon! First recognized by William Blair, an anthropologist and member of the Boeing Company’s biotechnology unit, the tall protrusions are sometimes called the ‘Blair cuspids.’ These were popular material for speculative magazines throughout the 1960s and 70s, but scientists have maintained that the objects are much smaller than originally posited—the shadows in the picture are elongated due to the slope of the lunar surface. Starting Bid $200

8187. Lunar Orbiter 2: Sea of Tranquility Close-Up Photograph. Detailed original vintage semi-glossy 12.75 x 14.5 silver

gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a close-up vertical view of an area between Craters Arago and Manners in the Sea of Tranquility. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This vertical view of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 24 inch lens. The Orbiter was about 28 miles above the lunar surface. The coordinates on the moon are about 4° 20’ N, 21° E between craters Arago and Manners. This area seen in the print can be found in the companion photograph (Number 7) taken with the 80 mm lens…Site F-3A. Frame 46. KI 2014.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.” In very good to fine condition, with a subtle block of toning to the center of the image, and edgewear and slight soiling to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8188. Lunar Orbiter 2: Sea of Tranquility Wide-Angle Photograph. Original vintage

semi-glossy 12.75 x 13.75 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a wide-angle vertical view of the area between Craters Arago and Manners in the Sea of Tranquility. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This vertical view of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 80mm lens. The area seen in the photograph lies between craters Arago and Manners at 4° 20’ N, 21°, 20’ E. A companion photograph (Number 8) taken with the 24 inch lens shows in detail the small portion marked off in this photo…Site P-34. Frame 44. KI 2014.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.”

In very good to fine condition, with a light block of toning to the center of the image, and edgewear and slight soiling to the mount. Starting Bid $200

8189. Lunar Orbiter 2: Triesnecker Fault Photograph. Detailed original vintage semi-

glossy 12.75 x 13.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a wide-angle vertical view of the rilles near the Crater Triesnecker in the Sinus Medii. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: “This vertical view of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 80mm lens on its 23rd orbit. The position of the Orbiter was 4° 15’ N and 4° 30’ E at an altitude of about 28 miles above the lunar surface. The prominent feature of this photograph is the Triesnecker Fault which can be seen from the earth…Site S-6. Frame 92. KI 2098.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “Elle, Kodak.”

In fine condition, with edgewear and slight soiling to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8190. Lunar Orbiter 3 Final Report, Volume III. Bracketbound report prepared for NASA by Boeing, entitled “Lunar Orbiter III: Final Report, Volume III: Mission System Performance” (Boeing Document No. D2-100753-3 (Vol. III)), 8.75 x 11.25, 167 pages, August 11, 1967. The comprehensive report contains numerous diagrams, and provides details and data concerning launch operations, flight operations, spacecraft performance, ground data systems performance, and lunar environmental data, including several pages about the photographic mission.

The front cover is prominently annotated in felt tip, “Return to B. Elle.” In very good to fine condition, with edgewear and a few rusty paperclip marks. Starting Bid $200

8191. Lunar Orbiter 3: Planitia Descensus and Crater Kepler Photographs.

Remarkable pairing of original vintage semi-glossy 13.75 x 13.25 silver gelatin photographs of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 3 in February 1967, displayed as a diptych showing the Crater Galilaei in the Planitia Descensus on the left, and the Crater Kepler and its vicinity on the right. Affixed to a 33 x 23.5 mount, with affixed captions below each image: “Lunar Orbiter III - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site S-30 (KI-3056). When this photograph was taken, Orbiter was at about 65° W and 7° N at an altitude of about 36 statute miles. The view is looking North toward the area of Galilaei near the horizon which is about 100 miles away. Near the center of the photograph (vertically and horizontally) is the rugged region in which the Russian Luna 9 is reported to have made its soft landing. The northeast rim of the large crater Cavalerius appears near the lower left corner of this scene” and “Lunar Orbiter III - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site S-26 (KI-3049). This photograph of the crater Kepler and vicinity was taken with the Orbiter at an altitude of about 36 statute miles and at a distance of about 80 statute miles from the crater. The Orbiter was at a position of about 38°W slightly North of the moon’s equator, looking North when the photograph was made. The crater Kepler is about 20 miles in diameter and 7500 feet deep. The prominent mountain on the horizon is about 220 miles away; this mountain is unnamed. The crater Encke is just outside the field of view on the lower right.” In very good condition, with some scattered staining and moisture damage to the right side of the large mount.

Now known as the ‘Planitia Descensus’—the Plain of Descent—this is the only officially named plain on the moon, commemorating the first successful soft landing of the Russian Luna 9 on February 3, 1966. The IAU confirmed the name of the site in 1970. The Crater Kepler, named for the 17th-century German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler, lies between the Oceanus Procellarum and Mare Insularum. Starting Bid $200

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8192. Lunar Orbiter 3: Planitia Descensus Oblique View Photograph. Exceptional original vintage semi-

glossy 13.75 x 13.25 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 3 in February 1967, showing the Planitia Descensus with Crater Galilaei to the upper right and the rim of Crater Cavalerius in the foreground.

Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in part: “Lunar Orbiter III - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site S-30 (KI-3056). When this photograph was taken, Orbiter was at about 65°W and 7°N at an altitude of about 36 statute miles. The view is looking North toward the area of Galilaei near the horizon which is about 100 miles away. Near the center of the photograph (vertically and horizontally) is the rugged region in which the Russian Luna 9 is reported to have made its soft landing.

The northeast rim of the large crater Cavalerius appears near the lower left corner of this scene.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “B. Elle.” In fine condition.

Now known as the ‘Planitia Descensus’—the Plain of Descent—this is the only officially named plain on the moon, commemorating the first successful soft landing of the Russian Luna 9 on February 3, 1966. The IAU confirmed the name of the site in 1970. Starting Bid $200

The moon’s brightest spot: “In making this print, dodging was required to bring out the ray structure of the crater walls” 8193. Lunar Orbiter 4: Crater Aristarchus and Schroter’s Valley Detail Photograph. High-quality

original vintage semi-glossy 13.25 x 16.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 4 in May 1967, showing a detailed vertical view of Crater Aristarchus and Schroter’s Valley. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter IV - 24 inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site 27.3 (KI-4139). This photograph of the crater Aristarchus, Schroter’s valley and vicinity was taken vertically at a position of about 24°N and 49°W in lunar coordinates.

Aristarchus is about 25 miles in diameter and 6900 feet deep. The rim is about 2600 feet high compared to the neighboring surface. The white portion of the crater is the brightest spot on the moon with an albedo of nearly 18%.

In making this print, dodging was required to bring out the ray structure of the crater walls. This region has shown luminescence. The companion crater Herodotus is 22 1/2 miles in diameter and 4400 feet deep. The snake-like feature in the upper left is named Schroter’s valley. The detailed structure on the valley floor is ordinarily not seen in telescope photos from the earth. S/C Frame #150. North is at the top.” In fine condition, with minor edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8194. Lunar Orbiter 4: Crater Aristarchus and Schroter’s Valley Detail Photograph. Original vin-

tage semi-glossy 13.75 x 16.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 4 in May 1967, showing a detailed vertical view of Crater Aristarchus and Schroter’s Valley. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter IV - 24 inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site 27.3 (KI-4139).

This photograph of the crater Aristarchus, Schroter’s valley and vicinity was taken vertically at a position of about 24°N and 49°W in lunar coordinates. Aristarchus is about 25 miles in diameter and 6900 feet deep. The rim is about 2600 feet high compared to the neighboring surface. The white portion of the crater is the brightest spot on the moon with an albedo of nearly 18%. In making this print, dodging was required to bring out the ray structure of the crater walls.

This region has shown luminescence. The companion crater Herodotus is 22 1/2 miles in diameter and 4400 feet deep.

The snake-like feature in the upper left is named Schroter’s valley. The detailed structure on the valley floor is ordinarily not seen in telescope photos from the earth. S/C Frame #150. North is at the top.” Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, “B. Elle.” In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning to the center of the image and minor edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

8195. Lunar Orbiter 4: Crater Plato Detail Photograph. Outstanding vintage semi-glossy

13.75 x 16.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 4 in May 1967, showing a detailed vertical view of the lava-filled lunar impact crater Plato. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter IV - 24 inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site 23.4 (KI-4147). This vertical photograph was taken by the Orbiter from an altitude of 1800 miles in a polar orbit. The central object is the crater Plato, 63 miles diameter, 7900 feet deep, located at 52°N, 10°W in lunar coordinates. The area covered in the photograph is about 170 miles on each side, for the portion of the S/C frame #127 shown.” In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning to the center of the image and minor edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8196. Lunar Orbiter 4: Crater Reiner Detail Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy 13.75 x 16 silver

gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 4 in May 1967, showing a detailed vertical view of the Crater Reiner in the Oceanus Procellarum. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter IV - 24 inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site 28.4 (KI-4137). For this vertical photograph of the crater Reiner and vicinity the orbiter was in a polar orbit at an altitude of about 1700 miles. Reiner is 18 miles in diameter and located in the Ocean of Storms. The area covered by this portion of the S/C frame #157 is about 160 miles on the side, centered at 12°N, 55°W in lunar coordinates.” In very good to fine condition, with a light block of toning to the center of the image, and minor edgewear to the mount.

Starting Bid $200

Striking oversized image of the moon’s far side in shadow

8197. Lunar Orbiter 4: Far Side of the Moon Wide-Angle Photograph. Superb original vintage

semi-glossy 14 x 16.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 4 in May 1967, showing an impressive wide-angle view of the dimpled backside of the moon, its left edge shrouded in shadow. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in part: “Lunar Orbiter IV 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site 6.2 (KI 4006). This photograph of the backside of the moon was taken with the spacecraft pointing at the coordinate 97.3°E and 42.5°S on the moon from an altitude of 1850 statute miles. North is toward the top of the picture. This shot was made with the 80mm lens at 1/50th of a second. The photo is S/C Frame #9, first in a sequence of 4.” In fine condition, with minor edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8198. Lunar Orbiter 5: Alpine Valley Oblique View Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy

13.5 x 15.75 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a high-detail oblique view of the Vallis Alpes, or Alpine Valley. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 24 Inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site V-25 (KI-5120). This oblique photograph of the Alpine Valley was taken by Orbiter V from an altitude of about 110 miles during a polar orbit. Alpine Valley is located about 49°N and 3°E in lunar coordinates. North is toward the upper left corner in this view. The irregular line extending vertically through the photograph is a river on the valley floor. This river and other detailed structure are ordinarily not seen in telephoto pictures from the earth. The total length of the valley is about 70 miles and approximately 15 miles of it is shown here. Its width varies from about 2.5 to 5 miles. S/C Frame #102.” In fine condition, with a light block of toning to image and slight edgewear to the mount.

Starting Bid $200

Close-up of the moon’s brightest spot— the Crater Aristarchus

8199. Lunar Orbiter 5: Crater Aristarchus Photograph. Well-detailed original vintage

semi-glossy 13.75 x 15 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a fantastic near-vertical view of the bright lunar impact crater Aristarchus.

Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site V-48 (KI-5094). This nearly vertical photograph of the crater Aristarchus was taken by Orbiter V from an altitude of about 80 miles during a polar orbit. Aristarchus is located at 23° N, 47° W, on the northern side of the Ocean of Storms.

This is one photograph in a rapid series of eight overlapping photographs…North is on the left side in this photograph. The rim of the neighbor crater Herodotus is seen at the bottom of the photo. Aristarchus is about 25 miles in diameter and 6900 feet deep. The rim is about 2600 feet high compared to the neighboring surface. The white portion of the crater is the brightest spot on the moon with an albedo of nearly 18%. In making this print, dodging was required to bring out the ray structure of the crater walls. This region has shown luminescence.

Space craft frame #197.” In fine condition, with minor edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8200. Lunar Orbiter 5: Crater Aristarchus Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy 13.75

x 16 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a near-vertical view of Crater Aristarchus, the brightest spot on the moon. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 24 Inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site V-48 (KI-5094). This nearly vertical photograph of the crater Aristarchus was taken by Orbiter V from an altitude of about 80 miles in a polar orbit. This photograph is about one fourth of a high resolution frame. Eight such frames were taken in rapid sequence as the orbiter passed over the crater.

Nearly four of the full frames are required to show the entire crater, with about 5% overlap for adjacent frames. North is on the left in this photograph. The area shown is the central portion of the southwest quadrant of the crater starting from the central peak in the upper left hand corner. Aristarchus is about 25 miles in diameter and 6900 feet deep. The area shown in this photograph is about 8 miles on a side. The white portion of the crater is the brightest spot on the moon as seen from earth with an albedo of nearly 18%. This region Half sheet shown luminescence. Spacecraft Frame #198.” In very good to fine condition, with a block of toning stain to the image and wear to corners of the mount. Starting Bid $200

8201. Lunar Orbiter 5: Crater Dawes Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy 13.5 x 15.5

silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a near-vertical view of Crater Dawes, revealing some film processing errors. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in part: “Lunar Orbiter V - 24 Inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site V-15 (KI-5040). This photograph of the crater Dawes was taken nearly vertically from an altitude of about 60 miles by Orbiter V in a polar orbit. Dawes is located about 17° N, 26° E between the seas of Serenity (mare Serenitatis) and Tranquility (mare Tranquillitatis). Dawes is a relatively new crater about 12 miles in diameter, 4,800 feet deep with a rim which rises 2,600 feet above its surroundings…Two defects can be seen in this photograph. Two columns of BIMAT processing defects run from the bottom of the photograph to the top giving the appearance of bubbles. In the shadowed wall of the crater near the bottom of the picture is a short line running in the top-to-bottom direction. The length of this line is the width of one framelet (about 0.65 inch at this scale) and occurred with the momentary failure of the read-out electronics. In this photograph, one inch represents about 2,200 feet, about the limit of resolution of the best for earth-based photographs of the moon. Primary read-out. S/C frame number 70.” In fine condition, with a tiny stain to the image and a light crease to one corner of the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8202. Lunar Orbiter 5: Crater Petavius Photograph. Original vintage

semi-glossy 13.5 x 13 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken

by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a detailed near-vertical view of Crater Petavius from polar orbit. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site V-1 (KI-5017). This nearly vertical photograph showing about two-thirds of the 110 mile diameter crater Petavius was taken from an altitude of about 90 miles during a polar orbit. Petavius is located at 25° S, 60° E near the limb of the moon. A companion photograph taken simultaneously with the 24-inch lens shows the central mountains of the crater in more detail. Primary read-out. S/C Frame #34.” In very good to fine condition, with chipping to edges of the mount. Starting Bid $200

8203. Lunar Orbiter 5: Crater Petavius Photograph. Original

vintage semi-glossy 13.75 x 16 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a nearvertical view of the large lunar impact crater Petavius, southeast of the Mare Fecunditatis. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 24 Inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site V-1 (KI-5017). This nearly vertical photograph of the crater Petavius was taken from a polar orbit at an altitude of about 90 miles. Petavius is located at 25° S, 60° E near the eastern limb of the moon. It is ordinarily a relatively difficult subject for earth-bound telescopic observation, occurring very early in the lunar month. This photograph is one quarter of a high resolution frame showing the interior of the crater. A companion photograph taken simultaneously with the 80 millimeter lens shows about two thirds of the whole crater. Petavius is about 110 miles in diameter and 5,760 feet deep. The central peak is about 5,000 feet high. The crater floor is convex with the center about 800 feet above the edges. Primary read-out. S/V Frame #36. The mark starting from the lower right margin occurred when the BIMAT processing was temporarily deliberately stopped during the mission.” In fine condition, with a light block of toning to image and slight edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

8204. Lunar Orbiter 5: Crater Pickering Oblique View Photograph.

Extraordinary original vintage semi-glossy 13.5 x 15.75 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a breathtaking oblique view of the bowl-shaped crater Pickering. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 24 Inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site V-3 (KI-5137). This oblique photograph of the crater Pickering, W. H. (lunar coordinates 2°S, 47°E) was taken by Orbiter V from an altitude of about 60 miles in a polar orbit. This picture is part of the high resolution frame of the crater companions Messier and Pickering, W. H. North is on the right in this photograph. The crater is about 6.5 miles in diameter and 6,700 feet deep.

S/C Frame #38.” In fine condition, with faint blocks of toning to image and slight edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8205. Lunar Orbiter 5: Crater Stevinus Photograph.

Original vintage semi-glossy 13.75 x 9 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a detailed near-vertical view of Crater Stevinus from polar orbit. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site V-4 (KI-5020).

This photograph was taken from an altitude of about 120 miles giving a nearly vertical view from a polar orbit. North is on the left. The main subject in the upper right hand corner is the crater Stevinus located at 33° S, 57° E. This crater is a difficult subject to observe by telescope from the earth because of its position on the moon. It is about 46 miles in diameter and 5,400 feet deep. Stevinus is classed as a relatively new crater in terms of lunar history. Primary readout.

S/C Frame #40.” In fine condition, with some edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

8206. Lunar Orbiter 5: Hyginus Rille Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy 13.5 x 13.75

silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken

by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a detailed near-vertical view of Hyginus Rille from polar orbit. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site V-23 (KI-5121). This nearly vertical photograph of the Hyginus Rille was taken by Orbiter V from an altitude of about 60 miles during a polar orbit. Hyginus Rille is located about 8°N and 6°E in lunar coordinates. This photograph is one in a rapid series of four overlapping photographs.

North is on the left in this view. The total length of the rille is about 140 miles and approximately 54 miles of it are shown here. The crater at the intersection of the two arms of the rille in the upper portion of the photograph is about 5 miles in diameter. S/C Frame #94.” In fine condition, with minor edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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8207. Lunar Orbiter 5: Hyginus Rille Photograph. Original vintage semi-glossy 13.5 x 15.75 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken

by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a near-vertical view of the Hyginus Rille. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in full: “Lunar Orbiter V - 24 Inch Lens, High Resolution Photograph of Site V-23 (KI-5121). This nearly vertical photograph of the main crater at the intersection of the two arms of the Hyginus Rille was taken by Orbiter V from an altitude of about 60 miles during a polar orbit. Hyginus Rille is located about 8°N and 6°E in lunar coordinates. The crater covers the entire upper-left corner in this view. This photograph is one in a rapid series of four overlapping photographs. North is on the left in this view. The total length of the rille is about 140 miles and the diameter of this crater is about 5 miles. S/C Frame #94.” In very good to fine condition, with a few surface scratches to image and slight edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

8208. Lunar Orbiter 5: Schroter’s Valley Photograph. Original

vintage semi-glossy 13.75 x 16 silver gelatin photograph of the moon’s surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 5 in August 1967, showing a detailed near-vertical view of Schroter’s Valley. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in part: “Lunar Orbiter V - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site V-49 (KI-5092). This nearly vertical photograph of Schroter’s Valley (Cobra Head) and part of Aristarchus and Herodotus was taken by Orbiter V from an altitude of about 80 miles during a polar orbit. This photograph is one in a rapid series of four overlapping photographs. The snake-like feature starting in the center of the photograph and extending to the lower-left corner is Schroter’s Valley, the partial crater in the center-right is Herodotus, and the partial crater in the upper-right corner of the photograph is Aristarchus…The lunar coordinates of Schroter’s Valley are about 25°N and 49°W and north is on the left of this photograph. The detailed structure on the valley floor is ordinarily not seen in telescope photos from the earth.” In very good to fine condition, with a faint block of toning to the center of the image and minor edgewear to the mount. Starting Bid $200

8209. Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon by Bowker and Hughes (NASA SP-206). The definitive reference book for Lunar Orbiter photographs: Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon by David E. Bowker and J. Kendrick Hughes. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1971. Hardcover, 10.74 x 14, 675 pages. Following some introductory notes, the atlas contains 675 full-page plates reproducing photographs captured by Lunar Orbiters I–V. In very good condition, with scuffing to exterior, sunning to spine, and some scattered foxing to textblock. Starting Bid $200

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Apollo 11 “Roger, Tranquility, we copy you on the ground” 8210. Buzz Aldrin and Charlie Duke Signed Lunar Map. Desirable color 41 x 24 geological map

of the Apollo 11 landing site by Maurice J. Grolier, published by the US Geological Survey in 1970, signed next to Tranquility Base in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI” and “Charlie Duke, Apollo 11 CAPCOM,” who adds above, “Roger, Tranquility, we copy you on the ground.”

The 1:25,000 scale map shows the lunar surface east of Tranquility Base with multicolored circles indicating various mare and crater material. Includes the original Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (Map I-619) storage folder and information packet.

In fine, folded condition. Starting Bid $300

Course correction “Burn Chart” flown into lunar orbit on Apollo 11, certified by Aldrin and Collins 8211. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.

Amazing flown 10.5 x 8 page from the Apollo 11 Flight Plan carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Columbia during the first lunar landing mission, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “Carried to the moon on Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin,” and in black ballpoint, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP.” The page, numbered “3–32a” and headed “MCC, Burn Chart,” features a grid of terms and values associated with Mid Course Correction engine burn No. 3, or MCC3, with grid parts including pitch and yaw rates, attitude deviation, engine shutdown time, and residuals. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace for the Collins signature, a CD-ROM with video from the Collins signing, a copy of the front cover to the Apollo 11 Flight Plan, and a signed certificate of authenticity from Buzz Aldrin, who writes that the page “is part of the entire document that was carried to the Moon in Command Module Columbia on the first lunar landing mission during July 16 to 24, 1996. This sheet is from the detailed timeline section and was located at the beginning of hour 53 in the timeline…Our trajectory was precise enough during this point of the flight that MCC3 was not required…Since the MCC3 was canceled, we had a chance to take a few moments to briefly reflect on events. Our launch was exactly on time, the Translunar Injection engine burn worked as planned, and we had no problems docking with and pulling Lunar Module Eagle from. Its berth in the Saturn third stage. We were well on our way to the first lunar landing…

This page has been in my private collection since 1969.” Starting Bid $1000

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“What else can one do in service for his country” 8212. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Oversized official color 11 x 14 NASA lithograph of Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base during the Apollo 11 mission, his visor showing a small reflection of the photographer, Commander Neil Armstrong, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “What else can one do in service for his country, Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that this oversized Apollo 11 lithograph was signed by Aldrin at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club in Las Vegas in 1970. Before Aldrin signed the lithograph, the consignor asked him to write a ‘short inscription about what he thought of when he looked at the photos.’ Starting Bid $200

The launch of Apollo 11— “What Jack hoped for we carried out for all” 8213. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Oversized official color 11 x 14 NASA lithograph of the dramatic and fiery launch of the Apollo 11 mission from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 on July 16, 1969, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “What Jack hoped for we carried out for all, Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition.

Consignor notes that this oversized Apollo 11 lithograph was signed by Aldrin at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club in Las Vegas in 1970. Before Aldrin signed the lithograph, the consignor asked him to write a ‘short inscription about what he thought of when he looked at the photos.’ Here, Aldrin references President John F. Kennedy’s famous 1962 goal of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of the decade—a goal that Aldrin successfully achieved in July 1969. Starting Bid $200

“No dream is too high,” writes Buzz, “for those with their eyes in the sky” 8214. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Oversized official color 11 x 14 NASA lithograph of LMP Aldrin standing next to the American flag on the lunar surface during the historic first EVA of the Apollo program, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “To Ralph, No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky, Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that this oversized Apollo 11 lithograph was signed by Aldrin at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club in Las Vegas in 1970. Before Aldrin signed the lithograph, the consignor asked him to write a ‘short inscription about what he thought of when he looked at the photos.’ Starting Bid $200

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The first flight-configured Lunar Overshoe, S/N 029, used in training for the Apollo 11 mission 8215. Apollo Lunar Boot Overshoe. Ex-

tremely rare Apollo A7L Lunar Overshoe manufactured by International Latex Corporation (ILC) in Dover, Delaware, and used for Apollo 11 evaluation and training exercises

by NASA Engineer/Test Subject Jackie Mays in late June 1969. The boot measures approximately 7.5˝ inches tall, 14˝ inches long, and 6.25˝ inches wide, and is constructed of Chromel-R outer fabric, with the liner and insulation comprised of varying layers of Kapton, aluminized Mylar, nonwoven Dacron, Teflon-coated Beta cloth, and Nomex felt. The overshoe’s ribbed sole is made of light blue silicone rubber designed to increase thermal insulation qualities, provide lateral rigidity, and to provide traction on the lunar surface; the ribs were also spaced so as to fit the rungs of the lunar module’s ladder. Features of the overshoe include a donning strap, a pair of inner snap fasteners, an upper strap with snap fastener, and an adjustment strap with buckle. In fine condition, with expected light wear.

Of considerable importance is the Beta cloth donning strap to heel, which is marked as follows: “Part No. A7L–106043 04, Size OLCE, Serial No. 029, Code 74897, ILC Industries, Inc.” Of the 60 pairs of lunar boots made, those bearing serial numbers 001–028 were designed with two upper snaps and used for early training. In 1968 the design was changed to include an upper strap, and the first overshoe to implement the upgraded support was denoted as S/N 029, a distinction that makes this offered right-foot overshoe one-half of the first pair to be made in the configuration used for Apollo 11 and beyond. The ‘S/N 029’ overshoe, as well as subsequent units, was identified as a flight unit, which, consequently, makes this the first flight configuration overshoe ever made.

Research indicates that the ‘029’ boots were allocated to space suit S/N 039, which was specifically built and tailored for storied NASA test subject Jackie Mays, and was one of two suits ILC created for evaluations; after the evaluation process, these boots were green-lighted for training usage. The addition of a top strap was significant to the development of the Apollo lunar boot: the initial 28 pairs, which only had the two top snaps inside of the Chromel-R, were deemed unreliable by astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who during training for Apollo 11 discerned that the slightest snag resulted in the top snaps coming undone. The improved ‘029’ boots, used in conjunction with suit 039 to carry out lunar qualification testing in late June 1969, helped determine that the suit system, including the boots, would work on the Apollo 11 mission.

Accompanied by a detailed letter of authenticity from ILC historian Bill Ayrey. Worn by NASA astronauts for Project Apollo, the three manned Skylab flights, and the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project between 1968 and the close of the Apollo program in 1975, the A7L suit was the seventh Apollo space suit designed and built by ILC Dover. The A7L suit followed up on the initial designs of the A5L and the A6L suits, which introduced the integrated thermal and micrometeroid cover layer. After the deadly Apollo 1 fire, the suit was upgraded to be fire-resistant and was then given the designation of A7L, with this historic training-used overshoe representing the first flight-configured example deemed capable for a lunar-landing EVA. Starting Bid $5000

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Rare Milprint “Apollo 11 Space Food” display, signed by the backup LMP 8216. Space Food Signed by Fred Haise. Rare display of Apollo-era space food—strawberry cereal cubes and tuna salad—sealed in their original packaging, mounted to a 12 x 17 board, signed on the board in silver ink, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP, Odyssey & Aquarius, Apollo 11 BU LMP.” The board has an original label applied to the lower right, “Apollo 11 Space Food, Packaging materials by Milprint, Inc., A Subsidiary of Philip Morris, Inc., Makers of Marlboro and Other Fine Products.”

The display also includes an official booklet entitled “Feeding America’s Astronauts.” Separate from the display is an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph showing “Food for Space Flight.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

The coveted Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover 8217. Apollo 11. Extremely desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ crew insurance postal cover with a color cachet of lunar surface activities, postmarked at Houston on July 20, 1969, the moon landing date of the lunar module Eagle, signed in blue felt tip just prior to launch by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. These covers were flown to Houston after launch for cancellation by Apollo 10 Commander Tom Stafford in his T-38 jet. In fine condition.

The famous insurance covers, first produced for Apollo 11, were to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster. They have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Starting Bid $1000

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This PPK carried Aldrin’s holy chalice to the moon [not included]

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Aldrin’s Apollo 11 PPK, used in man’s first religious act on another planet 8218. Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 Lunar Flown Communion Personal Preference Kit. Magnificent flown Personal Preference Kit (PPK) belonging to Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin and carried to the surface of the moon in the Lunar Module Eagle during NASA’s historic first lunar-landing mission, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “This Lunar Module PPK carried my personal belongings to Tranquility Base on Apollo XI.—Including Communion Kit—, Buzz Aldrin, Lunar Module Pilot.” The Beta cloth bag with upper grommet and cord approximately measures 6˝ x 8.5˝, with parts patch to front reading: “Kit, Pilot’s Preference, P/N SEB 12100018-202, S/N 1085.” Lower portion of patch bears a handwritten notation: “Aldrin—LM.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use and a small tear to left side.

The flown Beta cloth PPK is accompanied by an extensive provenance package of visual evidence, signed testimonials, and a history of the Apollo 11 lunar communion service, which is highlighted by a signed letter of provenance from Aldrin, dated November 14, 1998, in full: “Prior to Apollo 11’s launch in July, 1969, the pastor of Webster Presbyterian Church in Houston, Dean Woodruff, and I struggled to find a meaningful symbol for the first lunar landing.

I wondered if it might be possible to take communion on the moon, symbolizing the thought that God was revealing Himself there, too, as man reached out in the universe. We would carry the bread and wine in plastic packets, just as regular inflight food was wrapped, and there would be just enough gravity on the moon for the wine to pour. Dean was quite enthusiastic, locating a graceful silver chalice which was light enough to take along. Each Astronaut is allowed to carry a few personal items on a flight: the communion material was carried in my Lunar Module Personal Preference Kit Bag, or ‘PPK’ (NASA SEB# 12100018-202, S/N 1085).

On July 20, 1969, shortly after landing on the moon, I unpacked the chalice and communion items from the ‘PPK,’ laying them and the scripture reading (John 15:5) on the little table in front of the abort guidance system computer. We did not broadcast the service back to Earth, resulting in the public today being largely unaware of this extraordinary event! Instead, I radioed to Earth: ‘Houston, this is Eagle. This is the LM pilot speaking.

I would like to request a few moments of silence. I would like to invite each person listening in, wherever and whomever he may be, to contemplate for a moment the events of the last few hours, and to give thanks in his own individual way.’

For me this meant taking communion. In the radio blackout,

I poured the wine into the chalice and observed how, in the one-sixth lunar gravity, the wine curled slowly and gracefully up the cup’s side. Consider that the first liquid ever poured on another world, and the first food eaten there, were communion elements! I then read: ‘I am the vine, you are the branches.

Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me.’ With these words, spoken upon that distant heavenly shore, I reaffirmed mankind’s trust in God as we begin our long journey to the stars!”

Supplementary provenance items are listed as follows: A signed certificate of authenticity from Aldrin, dated February 25, 1995: “I hereby certify and warrant that the beta cloth Pilot’s Preference Kit or ‘PPK.’ NASA SEB# 12100018-202, S/N 1085, Aldrin–LM,’ was the ‘PPK’ owned and carried by me aboard the Apollo XI Lunar Module, called ‘Eagle,’ flown to the lunar surface, July 20, 1969.”

A pair of signed provenance letters from Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke, who served as CAPCOM for Apollo 11, with one letter reading: “Shortly after touchdown, we all shared a moment of silence as Buzz Aldrin conducted the first worship service ever held on another world, with the religious articles he carried in his Lunar Module Personal Preference Kit. Today I had the pleasure of examining the kit…It is a priceless reminder of God’s presence, not only here on earth, but throughout the entire universe.”

Six color photos of Aldrin and Duke at the time of their respective signings, showing the two Apollo astronauts individually holding the offered PPK and their included provenance letters; a pamphlet from the Webster Presbyterian Church honoring the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Communion Service; a color photo of the signed and flight-certified PPK next to its original silver chalice; and a softcover book entitled ‘The Little White Church on NASA Road 1: From Rice farmers to Astronauts,’ which offers a centennial history of the Webster Presbyterian Church and features detailed version of Aldrin’s path to delivering communion on the moon. The majority of the provenance material is housed in a handsome soft leather Apollo 11 folio.

The significance of this flown PPK cannot be understated, as the very act of the communion service itself appears almost tantamount to the achievement of Aldrin’s first lunar step. A magnificent symbol of faith from the personal safekeeping of history’s second moonwalker. Starting Bid $50,000

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“A proud moment for an American”

8219. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph. Over-

sized official color 14 x 11 NASA lithograph of LMP Buzz Aldrin and CDR Neil Armstrong erecting the American flag on the lunar surface during the historic first EVA of the Apollo program, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “A proud moment for an American at Tranquility Base, Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that this oversized Apollo 11 lithograph was signed by Aldrin at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club in Las Vegas in 1970. Before Aldrin signed the lithograph, the consignor asked him to write a ‘short inscription about what he thought of when he looked at the photos.’ Starting Bid $200

8220. Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo 11 Earth Orbit Chart.

Color first edition of the Apollo 11 Earth Orbit Chart sheet 3 of 3, containing revolution 3, 41.5 x 13.5, dated June 19, 1969, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” The chart displays the various tracks and symbols for the Apollo spacecraft, as well as translunar injection burn initiation and termination, and various points of command capability. Lithographed by ACIC 6-69, and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center.

Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8221. Buzz Aldrin Signed Lunar Orbit Chart. Appealing color first edition Apollo

8222. Buzz Aldrin Signed Life Magazine. Special edition

30th anniversary commemorative issue of Life magazine from August 11, 1969, 9 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin. Housed in its original Life Collector’s Series presentation folder with accompanying certificate of authenticity. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8223. Buzz A l d r i n Signed Lunar Plaque.

Highly desirable replica 9.25 x 8 metal lunar plaque similar to the one left on the moon’s surface by the Apollo 11 crew, affixed to a wooden 10.5 x 13 mount, signed below his facsimile signature in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin. The iconic plaque reads: “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon, July 1969, A. D. We came in peace for all mankind.” Reverse of plaque bears a preprinted handwritten letter from Aldrin, who notes: “I am pleased personally to autograph this limited edition replica of the original Apollo 11 Lunar Plaque.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

11 Lunar Orbit Chart for the mission’s 1st and 30th revolutions, 41 x 12, dated June 20, 1969, displaying a Mercator projection with areas in darkness and sunlight as on the planned landing day, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” Lithographed by ACIC 6-69, and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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The Apollo 11 crew sign for a Saturn rocket developer 8224. Apollo 11. Official color 10 x

8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their white space suits against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Buzz Hello—Sincere thanks from Apollo 11—Neil Armstrong,” “Michael Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition.

Bastian ‘Buz’ Hello began his career at the Glenn L. Martin Company creating booster rockets for intercontinental ballistic missiles before moving on to work at Rockwell Collins, where he ran Rockwell’s operations for NASA at Cape Canaveral. Hello managed the Apollo program, working on Apollo 7 through Apollo 12, before being sent to Rockwell’s California location to work on development of the space shuttle orbiter.

After his work on the space shuttle, Hello became vice president of Rockwell’s Aircraft Division, where he oversaw the development and manufacturing of the B-1 Bomber. Starting Bid $600

8225. Apollo 11 Kapton Foil. Unflown limited edition swatch of Kapton foil, measuring .75 x .25, removed from the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle prior to its lunar-landing mission.

The swatch is affixed to a printed 8.5 x 5.5 information sheet as prepared by The Challenger Society, numbered 44/125, which reads, in part: “The affixed swatch is an actual piece of thermal foil which was attached to ‘Eagle,’ LM #5, the Apollo 11 lunar module. The foil, which was part of a cover patch over an access area, was removed from the LM prior to the moon mission.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8226. Apollo 11 Medallion. Manned Flight Awareness medallion, 1.25˝ in diameter, bearing a raised design of Buzz Aldrin on the moon, the landing date, and Armstrong’s iconic quote, “The Eagle Has Landed,” on the face, and the reverse with text in relief, “This Medallion contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle, that took Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo 11 mission that resulted in the first landing of man on the Moon.” Includes the original blue cardboard holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce, fully signed EVA image from Apollo 11 8227. Apollo 11 Signed Photograph. Remarkable official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of LMP Aldrin deploying the solar panels of the seismometer during the historic EVA of the Apollo 11 mission, with the Lunar Module Eagle and the American flag visible in the background, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” Reverse bears faded purple NASA caption text. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small surface creases and a paperclip impression to the top edge. A decidedly uncommon fully signed photo of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission. Starting Bid $500

8228. Apollo 11 Patch. Exceptionally rare Apollo 11 Texas Art Embroidery crew patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter. In fine condition. This patch design was worn by the crew on their Biological Isolation Garments at recovery time and then later on their blue post-flight jump suits. The patch was released in very limited quantity and only made available to the crew and NASA employees. Starting Bid $200

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8229. Apollo 11 Signed Photograph and FDC. Two items: an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph showing the Apollo 11 astronauts in their white space suits against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong and in black ballpoint by Buzz Aldrin; and an FDC with a cachet honoring the lunar landing, postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbo-sized commemorative “First Man on the Moon” stamp, which is affixed to the upper right corner, signed in black felt tip by Michael Collins. In overall fine condition, with a few light surface creases to the signed photo. Accompanied by two full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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8230. Apollo 11 Signed Photograph Display. Magnificent

display of three official color NASA lithographs, each approximately 7.25 x 9, individually signed in blue or black felt tip by a crew member of the legendary Apollo 11 mission: “M. Collins,” “Neil Armstrong,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” Attractively double-matted and framed with an engraved plaque and embroidered Apollo 11 and NASA ‘meatball’ patches to an overall size of 30 x 20.25. In overall fine to very fine condition.

Starting Bid $500

Fully signed art poster honoring Apollo 11’s 20th anniversary 8231. Apollo 11 Signed Poster.

Exceptional official color 19.5 x 29.5 NASA poster honoring the 20th anniversary of Apollo 11, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The handsome poster features an artistic rendition of the iconic ‘visor’ shot of Buzz Aldrin, framed

by Neil Armstrong’s memorable words: “One Small Step for a Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind.” Framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 31.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

8232. Apollo 11 Recovery Operation Access Badge. Scarce laminated NASA Mission Control Center access badge for the Apollo 11 mission, 2.25 x 4, issued to “Paul Kruppenbacher” and stamped “C,” the access code for the Recovery Operations and Control Room. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations.

Starting Bid $200

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Brilliant moon photo from Armstrong, presented to a NASA flight controller 8233. Neil Armstrong. Stunning color glossy 9.25 x 5.75 photo of the brightly glowing moon, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Dutch—with appreciation for our years of working together—Neil Armstrong.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 11.25. In fine condition.

Originates from the personal collection of Manfred ‘Dutch’ von Ehrenfried, a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Flight Controller, Apollo Pressure Suit Test Subject, NASA hi-altitude aircraft crew member, Mission Staff Engineer and Branch Chief from 1961–1971. Starting Bid $300

Original X-ray of the first boots to walk on the moon 8234. Neil Armstrong EVA Spacesuit Boots X-Ray. Highly desirable original NASA X-ray of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong’s EVA spacesuit boots, 14 x 17, with upper area dated to July 7, 1969, and numbered “050.” The X-ray was taken at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center as a last-minute check to discern the presence of any foreign objects capable of compromising the integrity of Armstrong’s pressure suit, such as needle tips broken off during the suit fabrication and stitching process. The X-ray is impressively mounted within a backlit frame, measuring 18.5 x 22.75, with functional on/off switch to bottom edge. In fine condition.

Accompanied by an AC adaptor.

Starting Bid $200

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The right hand of Commander Armstrong

8235. Neil Armstrong Plaster Hand Mold. Remarkable plaster cast of the

right hand of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong used as a glove-fitting model at ILC, measuring 4.75˝ across and 7˝ in height, with the skin lines and creases on dorsal side of hand captured in mesmerizing detail; the palmar side is smoothed over and bears a faint mirrored notation, “Armstrong,” and the flat base section of wrist, 2.75˝ x 2˝, is marked in thin black felt tip, “Astronaut, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with an apparent prior fix to the pointer finger, given the presence of a thin crack and small loss of plaster to palmar side. A unique, highly displayable keepsake honoring the first ‘right-handed’ man to walk on the moon—plaster casts such as this allowed A7L design engineers associated with glove development to accurately fit the glove to the astronaut. From the collection of a member of the engineering and design team at ILC Industries in Dover, Delaware, from 1964 to 1972. Starting Bid $300

8236. Neil Armstrong Signed Book. Sought-

after signed book: Apollo: Ten Years Since Tranquility Base. Washington, D.C.: National Air and Space Museum, 1979. Softcover, 8 x 10, 174 pages. Signed nicely on the half-title page in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. In fine condition, with light cover wear. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

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8237. Neil Armstrong Signed Book. Signed book:

Apollo by Robin Kerrod. London: Prion, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.5 x 11, 80 pages. Signed on the halftitle page in blue ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In fine condition, with some creasing to the dust jacket, and an ownership notation to the top of the signed page. Accompanied by a letter of provenance: “I had lent this book to my friend Peter Lawson, who was Head of Cranfield Aerospace Engineering, to read. Peter placed this book (playfully) among the exhibits and remarked to Neil that this was one of the projects they had not been involved with, but asked him to sign it, which he did, and Peter passed the book back to me.” Also accompanied by a copy of a newspaper article from July 1996, referencing Armstrong’s honorary visit to the graduation ceremonies of the Cranfield College of Aeronautics. Starting Bid $200

8238. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed nicely in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. An exemplary uninscribed Armstrong lithograph with a neat, bold autograph.

Starting Bid $300

8239. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Of-

ficial color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve & Ralph Delligatti—Best wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8240. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Very desirable official color 7.25 x 9 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip. Archivally double-matted and framed with an Apollo 11 mission patch to an overall size of 13 x 18.75. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Tremendously early photo of Armstrong as a Navy pilot 8241. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Extraordinary

vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Armstrong as a young pilot with the United States Navy, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To George, with best wishes, Neil Armstrong.” Reverse bears an “Official Navy Photograph” stamp, which credits the photo to George Franchois. In fine condition, with poor-to-moderate handwriting contrast, and a collector’s notation in the bottom border.

In 1947, at the age of 17, Armstrong began studying aeronautical engineering at Purdue University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955. A call-up from the Navy interrupted his studies on January 26, 1949, which led to Armstrong’s eventual promotion as a fully qualified naval aviator and then to his joining the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in 1955. A magnificently rare and early signed portrait of history’s first moonwalker. Starting Bid $300

Senior yearbook signed by history’s first moonwalker

8242. Neil Armstrong Signed Yearbook. The Retrospect 1947 yearbook for Blume High School in Wapakoneta, Ohio,

hardcover, 8 x 11, 88 pages, featuring Neil Armstrong’s senior portrait at the top of page 12, and signed in ink under his activities, “Neil Armstrong.” Armstrong is pictured an additional six times in the yearbook, twice in the band (once with the other officers), twice for Student Council (once with the other officers), and twice with the Senior Hi–Y, whose information reads, in part: “Clean Living–self-discipline in everyday life, Clean Speech–decency in conversation, Clean Scholarship–honesty in school, Clean Sportsmanship–fairness in athletics.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Armstrong’s dedication to such creeds as those endorsed by the Senior Hi–Y, including “clean living,” “self-discipline,” and “decency,” would go on to serve him well in life—especially in the Apollo 11 moon landing and the demands of a post-NASA life as a living legend. Starting Bid $300 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8244. Michael Collins Large Signed Lunar Chart. Color second 8243. Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 Beta Cloth. Very desirable 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth featuring the Apollo 11 mission emblem, deriving from the estate of Neil Armstrong. In very fine condition.

Encapsulated in a CAG authentication sleeve. Provenance: Heritage Auctions, The Armstrong Family Collection, May 2019.

Starting Bid $200

edition of the Apollo 11 Target of Opportunity Flight Chart, 58.25 x 14, issued as SKB 32100097-301, dated June 26, 1969, signed in blue felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI.” Lithographed by ACIC 7-69, and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Apollo 11 star chart used in training by John Young 8245. John Young’s Apollo 11 Training-Used Star Chart. John Young’s star

chart used during training for the Apollo 11 mission, 6.75 x 16.5, featuring the names of all Apollo navigation stars as well as trace lines that form the constellations used to locate and identify the stars. The chart is designed with the constellations aligned on the ecliptic, with specific stars used for Apollo navigation identified, named, and numbered with a two-digit numerical code ranging from 1 (Alpheratz) to 45 (Fomalhaut). The chart could be used to identify and locate specific stars such that an onboard optical device, the Sextant, could be used to determine the orientation of the spacecraft relative to an onboard Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU); the onboard computer (the Apollo Guidance Computer) would then calculate the location of the craft in inertial space. In very good to fine condition, with a diagonal crease in the lower left corner, and faint silvering to the edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Susy Young, wife of the late John Young, certifying that this chart “was used in training for the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon July 16-24, 1969. It has been a part of the John W. Young collection since that time.” Starting Bid $200

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Presented to a NASA legend—flown flags from the historic Apollo 11 and ASTP missions

8246. Deke Slayton’s Apollo 11 and Apollo-Soyuz Flown Flag Display. Hugely desirable flown flag display presented to

astronaut Deke Slayton, NASA’s first Chief of the Astronaut Office and Director of Flight Crew Operations, which contains an American flag, 5.75 x 3.75, which was carried to the moon aboard the Lunar Module Eagle during the Apollo 11 mission, and a Wisconsin state flag, 6 x 4.25, which flew on the Apollo CSM-111 spacecraft during the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) mission. Both flags are mounted under Plexiglas and set on a presentation plaque, which reads: “Presented to Donald K. ‘Deke’ Slayton, For his role in the development of manned space flight. His contributions both as a member of the astronaut corps and the program management team have been a major factor in the success of our Nation’s Space Program.” Lower portion bears a facsimile signature of Chris Kraft, the director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. The plaque is attached to a larger wooden mount, 22 x 11.5, with design commemorating the ASTP mission and affixed emblems honoring the six main NASA programs. In fine condition, with some tarnishing to the plaque which has been partially cleaned.

Few if any non-moonwalking astronauts can lay claim to a more impressive resume than Wisconsin native Deke Slayton. He flew in WW2’s European and Pacific Theatres, helped test Britain’s first supersonic fighter, and he was selected as one of the original seven astronauts for Project Mercury. On March 15, 1962, two months prior to the launch of Slayton’s Delta 7 spacecraft, he was medically disqualified from flight due his previous diagnosis of having idiopathic atrial fibrillation, or erratic heart activity. Grounded but undeterred, Slayton was soon selected to serve as the senior manager of the astronaut office and, four years later, became responsible for determining the crews of the Gemini and Apollo missions as the director of Flight Crew Operations. Slayton strove to restore his flight status and did just that on March 13, 1972; his first and only space flight was served as a docking pilot during the historic Space Race-ending Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. A remarkable pairing of flown flags honoring two of NASA’s most significant and enduring manned missions, presented to a true giant in the annals of space and aviation. Starting Bid $5000 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Apollo 12 8247. Apollo 12 Crew Quarters Data Card Book. Ring-bound man-

ual used in Apollo 12 training entitled “LM Data Card Book, Quarter Copy, SKB31200081-387,” fourteen pages, 8.5 x 10.5, featuring various charts, graphs, and tables. Among the labeled tabs are “Activation DOI/NO PDI+12,” “DOI Monitor/Abort, PDI Rules/RR PRLN,” “P76/P27, AGS SV/Impact,” and “CSI REL REF Traj.” In very good to fine condition, with some staining to cover from rust on binder rings. Starting Bid $200

8248. Apollo 12 Crew Signed Photograph. Attractive Apollo 12 display containing a glossy 7 x 7.25 photo of a lunar soil experiment, signed in black felt tip by Richard Gordon, Alan Bean, and Charles Conrad. Impressively matted with an embroidered patch, four images from the mission, and two descriptive plaques; framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 16.25. In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Simulated Apollo 12 lunar landing data, made three months after the successful mission

8249. Apollo 12 LUMINARY 116 Lunar Landing Simulation and Edit Output. Thick original printout of lunar

landing simulation and edit output data using LUMINARY 1B (Revision 116) designed for the Apollo 12 mission, 838 pages, made a few months after the mission on March 19, 1970, held within a contemporary 11.5˝ x 15.25˝ x 3.25˝ binder. A block on the first page identifies the job and creator: “Job: A113170, Problem: 0277, Programmer: Eyles, D., Room: IL7-238C MS#64, Extension: 1441, Home Phone: 523-4878.” The heading on page 7 reads: “AGC Simulation, Communicator AS2, Simulator B01, Computer: AGC, Program Title: LUMINARY, Revisn 116, Author: NASA 2021112-071.” Annotated “LUM 116 Landing” on the bottom edge. In fine condition, with wear to the covers. From the Don Eyles Apollo Computer Collection. Starting Bid $300

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Used extensively in lunar orbit during the Apollo 12 mission, deriving from the collection of CMP Gordon

8250. Richard Gordon’s Apollo 12 Flown Rotational Hand Controller. Richard Gordon’s flown rotational hand controller from the Apollo

12 Command and Service Module (CSM-108) Yankee Clipper, measuring 2.75˝ x 4.75˝ x 2.5˝ overall, with affixed “Class III, Not For Flight” label and underside of base marked with part numbers: “S/N 16, 10022865–101, 94580.” The controller is set upon a walnut 4.75˝ x 8˝ x 1˝ base with upper and lower plaques, “Apollo 12, Nov. 14–24, 1969” and “Rotational Hand Controller,” with handwritten notation to underside: “RG, 93-002b.” This spring-loaded hand controller remains quite tight and returns to neutral, and was used to control pitch, roll, and yaw while Gordon navigated in lunar orbit. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a copy of the Test Preparation Sheet for the “CM 108 Hand Controllers” of the “Flight Control System,” dated February 9, 1970, which identifies the case as “ASHUR [Apollo Spacecraft Hardware Utilization Request] 108047, Post-flight review of hand controllers.” In the description field, three follow-up steps are listed: “1. Remove from Bonded Storage, Building 4, Room 191, the following controllers (Handles only), a. Translational controller, P/N 95762–2, one each, b. Rotational controller, P/N 10022865–101, two each. / 2. Downgrade hand controllers to non-flight hardware. / 3. Release for local delivery to Mr. Kenneth S. Kleinknecht, Room 757, Building 2.” Starting Bid $5000

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8251. Apollo 12 Mission Report Documents. Various office material related to the Apollo 12 mission, which includes: a stapled ‘Mission Anomaly/ Issue Summary’ for the Apollo 12 mission, with attached inter office letter dated November 24, 1969; a poster for the “Apollo 12 Mission Summary”; a copy of an 11-day timetable for the “Apollo 12 Flight Plan Summary”; a carbon copy of a handwritten timeline schedule for “Apollo 12, CSM 108–LM6,” dated November 14, 1969; copies of three internal letters from North American Rockwell related to “S/C 108 Flight Test Data Requirements,” NASA/MSC–MPAD Briefing on Apollo 12,” and “Apollo 12 Mission Support”; and copies of five ‘Post Test Nonconformance Records’ from the Space Division of North American Rockwell. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8252. Alan Bean Signed Poster. Attractive color 36.25 x 18.5 poster for an exhibition entitled ‘Alan Bean: An Artist on the Moon,’ held at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, between October 15 and December 31, 2005, signed in gold ink, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12.” Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Apollo 13 8253. Apollo Model Signed by Fred Haise.

Magnificent original painting by renowned cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, accomplished in watercolor on an 11 x 7.5 sheet of artist’s paper, signed on the right side in graphite.

The artwork depicts Pavel Belyayev and Alexei Leonov in the space suits as they’re being given command of the historic Voskhod 2 mission by Sergei Korolev, Chief Designer of the Soviet space program. Attractively doublematted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 14.75; Leonov has also inscribed the painting on the back with the subject matter, “Before the start, Voskhod 2.” In fine condition. The Voskhod 2 mission was a resounding success for the Soviet space program, with Leonov becoming the first person ever to leave a spacecraft and conduct an extravehicular activity, or spacewalk.

An exceptional work of art from one of space exploration’s foremost artists.

Starting Bid $200

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“Carried around the moon on the flight of Apollo 13”

8254. Apollo 13 Beta Cloth. Flown 7.5 x 7.5 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5˝ diameter Apollo 13 mission emblem in the center, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 13, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” Also includes a signed letter of provenance from Haise, dated April 11, 2006, in part: “Accompanying this letter is a Beta cloth crew emblem that was carried around the moon on the flight of Apollo 13 during April 11 to 17, 1970…

It is identical to and from the same production run of the Beta cloth crew emblem worn on our space suits during the mission…Just a few days before our launch, Command Module Pilot Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly had to be replaced by Jack Swigert due to a potential illness…Instead of our names it was decided to put the Latin phrase Ex Luna, Scientia or translated From the Moon, Knowledge.” Both items are handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 23.75 x 14. In fine condition. Elevated by its storied journey to the moon and Haise’s detailed history of the emblem’s design, this flown Apollo 13 patch is an absolutely flawless and regally presented example. Starting Bid $300

8255. Apollo 13 Cast and Crew Signed Print.

Limited edition color 21.5 x 26 print of an Alan Bean painting entitled ‘Houston, We Have a Problem,’ which depicts the moment an oxygen tank on the Apollo 13 service module exploded, numbered 338/1000, signed in pencil by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Alan Bean, as well as by actors Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, and the director of Apollo 13, Ron Howard. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original Greenwich Workshop information sheet and folder. Starting Bid $200

8256. Apollo 13 Crew Signed Cover. Com-

memorative cover with a cachet honoring the astronauts of the Apollo 13 mission, postmarked on launch day at Cape Canaveral on April 11, 1970, signed in black ink or ballpoint by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. The cover also bears autopen signatures of Paul Weitz and Fred Haise.

In fine condition.Starting Bid $200

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“Certificate of Commendation” presented to the famed flight director of Apollo 13 8257. Gene Kranz’s Apollo 13 Certificate of Commendation. Amazing NASA–Manned Spacecraft Center “Certificate

of Commendation” presented to lead flight director “Eugene F. Kranz,” 14 x 11, with printed text reading: “For his outstanding leadership as Flight Director during the flight of Apollo 13. He and his Flight Control Team were on duty in the Mission Control Center when the astronauts first reported equipment failure on the spacecraft at 55 hours into the mission. Within seconds he and his team identified the seriousness of the failure, and during the next 20 minutes made critical decisions which led to the successful rescue of the astronauts. He continued to display this exceptional leadership and ingenuity while participating in the planning and direction of the flight until the astronauts circled the moon returned safely to earth.” Lower portion bears a gold foil NASA seal and a preprinted signature of Robert R. Gilruth, the first director of NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center.

In very good to fine condition, with overall mottling, heavier to the edges, and trivial chipping to bottom edge. Starting Bid $300

Mission Control access badge for an Apollo 13 hero—famed flight director Gene Kranz 8258. Gene Kranz’s Apollo 13 MCC Badge. Gene Kranz’s green laminated NASA Mission Control Center access badge, 2.5 x 3.75, issued to “Eugene F. Kranz” for the Apollo 13 mission and stamped “AV.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Kranz, which reads, in full: “The Apollo 13 MCC badge issued in my name that accompanies this letter is from my personal collection of space memorabilia. Since its acquisition and prior to being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches Inc., it has remained continuously in my possession. I entrust you to preserve this authentic piece of manned space program history and hope that you and others will enjoy it for years to come. It should serve as a constant reminder of not only our accomplishments during this period but of the personal sacrifice that allowed us to forge a path from the Earth to the Moon and beyond.”

After serving as a flight director for each of the Gemini missions, Kranz was selected as division chief for Flight Control in 1968, working in the same capacity for all odd-numbered Apollo missions, including both Apollo 11 and Apollo 13. As the leader of the ‘Tiger Team’ of flight directors, Kranz showed incredible resilience and ingenuity when confronted with the task of bringing the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Starting Bid $1000

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“A real life saver!”— the famed CO2 absorbing LiOH Canister 8259. Apollo 13 Command Module LiOH Canister Signed by James Lovell. Apollo Command Module LiOH

Canister, 7.25? x 7.25? x 5.25?, signed on the side in black felt tip, “A real life saver!

James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13.” The same side also bears an affixed Airesearch label, which reads: “Absorber Element CO2, Part 8135403-1, Serial 79-653, Order NAS-9-150, NASA 004000079653, Ref Spec ME901-02180061.” The side is stamp-dated November 6, 1969. Housed in its original plastic packaging. In fine condition. Also known as a carbon dioxide absorber element, or scrubber, the lithium hydroxide canister was designed to maintain a pure-oxygen environment within the Apollo spacecraft; utilized as part of the Environmental Control Unit (ECU), two LiOH canisters were concurrently used, and alternately changed every 12 hours, to help absorb carbon dioxide. In fine condition.

This type of LiOH canister was made famous by the Apollo 13 mission, when the astronauts were forced to move into the Lunar Module Aquarius for the majority of the flight. Having exhausted the capacity of the LM LiOH canisters, the canisters of the Command Module Odyssey were required. However, when the crew discerned that the box-shaped CM canisters would not fit into the cylindrical-shaped LM openings, the engineers at Mission Control began brainstorming. In short time the team worked out a solution comprised of plastic bags, plastic-coated cue cards from a three-ring reference binder, hoses from the lunar spacesuits, and lots of gray duct tape. They then carefully radioed instructions to the astronauts in space, and after about an hour, the new device, although not very elegant, worked perfectly. Starting Bid $500

Wendt eases nerves before the stressful Apollo 13— “Sorry but with the budjet cut this was the only ‘bag’ we could find!”

8260. Apollo 13 Crew-Signed Gag Bag. Unique off-white cloth ‘gag bag’ presented by the Apollo 13 crew to Pad Leader Guenter Wendt, 15 x 26, signed in black felt tip, “Fred W. Haise,” “Jack Swigert,” and “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR,” who adds above, “I wonder where Guenter Wendt?” Wendt adds a handwritten notation, “Sorry but with the budjet cut this was the only ‘bag’ we could find! Thanks for everything,” and then, at a later date, has written: “Each flight crew had to pay a toll for launch services in the form of ‘high energy food.’ These were bags of ‘sourball candies.’ The only food allowed in the White Room of Pad 39A. This gag bag was for the Apollo 13 crew. Guenter F. Wendt, Pad Leader.” In very good condition, with scattered soiling. A long-standing tradition was for the departing astronauts to exchange gag gifts with Wendt just before entering the spacecraft, something initiated by Wendt when he began giving them funny gifts to help relieve tension and help them relax before launch. Wendt later said of these gifts, ‘They were normally inside stories that meant something to us, maybe not to the rest of the world, but it relieved the tensions. The guys knew, ‘Hey, I’m going to be okay.’’ A great item with an ironic twist, as Apollo 13 would soon become the most tension-filled trip ever taken to the moon. Starting Bid $200

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8262. Apollo 13 Flown Kapton Foil. Flown .75˝ x 8261. Apollo 13 Flown Aft Heat Shield Components.

Group of three flown fragments removed from the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey, comprised of charred portions of a threaded aft heat shield plug, with the largest section measuring 1.25˝ in diameter. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Right Stuff, Inc. Starting Bid $200

.5˝ swatch of Kapton foil from the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey, encased in a Lucite display measuring 2.5˝ x 1˝. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8263. Apollo 13 Flown Command Module Entry Monitor System Schematic. Flown Entry Monitor System (EMS) schematic carried into lunar

orbit aboard the Command Module Odyssey during the Apollo 13 mission, 24 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on board Apollo 13, Fred Haise, LMP” and “James Lovell, CDR Apollo 13.” The schematic, with tab marked “SCS EMS,” diagrams the connections and pathways relative to the EMS and the Stabilization and Control System (SCS). In very fine condition.

The SCS provides a capability for controlling rotation, translation, SPS thrust vector, and displays necessary for man in the loop control functions. The SCS is divided into three basic subsystems: attitude reference, attitude control, and thrust vector control. These subsystems contain the elements which provide selectable functions for display, automatic and manual attitude control, and thrust vector control.

All control functions are a backup to the primary guidance navigation and control subsystem (PGNCS). The EMS provides Service Propulsion System enabling/ disabling discretes to the SCS thrust on-off logic for the SPS. Starting Bid $500

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8286. Apollo 13 Flown Lunar Module Malfunction Procedures Page. Flown Lunar

8264. Apollo 13 Flown Kapton Foil. Swatch of flown Kapton foil, .75˝ x .25˝, removed from the heat shield of the Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey. The foil is housed in a small plastic pouch affixed to a 7 x 5 presentation sheet signed by NASA Recovery Team member Dick Williamson, in part: “I certify that I personally removed this foil from Odyssey after recovery aboard U.S.S. Iwo Jima on 17 April, 1970.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Module Apollo Operations Handbook page carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 13 mission, 8 x 10.5, signed in black ballpoint, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP” and “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” The double-sided Flight Data File page, dated March 16, 1970, page numbers 19 and 20, contains three potential symptoms of a Lunar Module malfunction—”Abnormal vehicle dynamics (non-MPS),” “LM drifts out of deadband,” and “PGNS minimum impulse(V76) cmds abnormal”—and lists various corrective procedures and remarks. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Lunar orbit flown map of the Fra Mauro region, the intended landing site of Apollo 13

8285. Apollo 13 Flown Landing Site Map. James Lovell’s flown double-sided landing site chart of the Fra Mauro region

carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 13 mission, 10.5 x 8, signed in black felt tip by Lovell. The photographic map, scale 1:25,000, dated April 11, 1970, depicts the Fra Mauro landing site where the Lunar Module Aquarius had planned to touch down had the mission not been aborted when an oxygen tank exploded in the service module. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Lovell, which reads: “I hereby certify that this photo of the Fra Mauro Landing Site was on board the Apollo 13 spacecraft. Notice the ellipse on both sides surrounding the landing area. In the close-up photo Cone Crater is the large crater at the edge of the ellipse. Apollo 13 perilous flight took off on April 11 and returned safely on April 17, 1970. The photo was from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission.”

Deriving from the personal collection of the mission commander, this impressive flown keepsake serves as a poignant visual reminder of the Apollo 13 crew’s proximity to both tragedy and success. Starting Bid $300

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Bound for the moon—a complete microfilm of the King James Bible—flown with the crew of Apollo 13 8287. Apollo 13 Flown Lunar Bible.

Magnificent flown complete microfilm King James Bible, 1.5˝ x 1.5˝, identified as No. 13–001, carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 13 mission from April 11–17, 1970, on behalf of Reverend John M. Stout, director of the Apollo Prayer League. The iconic ‘Lunar Bible’ represents the first Bible and the first complete scripture ever carried by man to another celestial world. Printed as a ‘microform’ tablet—the only format possible for flight to the lunar surface—this complete Lunar Bible contains all 1,245 pages of the King James Version and represents one of the 512 microform Bibles that were created and flown on the Apollo 13 mission; upon their safe return to Earth, some of the Apollo 13–flown Bibles were distributed to dignitaries and notable persons, including George H. W. Bush , a documented member of the Apollo Prayer League. The Lunar Bible is impressively suede-matted and mounted within a golden Christian Cross encasement designed by the Apollo Prayer League, with black banners containing raised text: “Apollo 13, Odyssey, Aquarius, 1970 A.D.”; framed without glass to an overall size of 10.5 x 11.5. In fine condition.

Included with the Lunar Bible is a typed presentation sheet signed in black ink by the full Apollo 13 crew: “James Lovell,” “Jack Swigert,” and “Fred W. Haise.” The sheet, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, with identification No. 13-001, reads, in full: “This bible was flown to the moon April 11–17, 1970 on Apollo 13 spacecraft.” Also included is a certificate of authenticity from the Apollo Prayer League, signed by John Stout and Cdr. Lovell, which reads: “I certify that this Holy Bible denoted as Serial Number 13-001 was flown to the moon by Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell on April 11, 1970…It was presented to the Apollo 13 crew…by George H. W. Bush, in conjunction with Reverend John M. Stout, for the purpose of landing it on the surface of the moon on board the lunar module Aquarius…This Lunar Bible was later returned to Reverend Stout, where it remained in the Apollo Prayer League Lunar Bible archives until its release...in 2009 with permission from Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell.” A photo of Lovell at the time of the certificate signing is included.

Accompanying provenance related to the rich history of the Apollo 13 Lunar Bible is as follows: A copy of a four-page affidavit authorized by Stout, which documents the history of the Apollo Lunar Bible, his roles as the founder and director of the Apollo Prayer League, as a Senior Information Scientist and Sr. Document Engineer at NASA during the Apollo program, and then as the exclusive custodian of the Lunar Bibles that were not distributed.

A provenance package containing material related to a flown Apollo 13 Lunar Bible, which United States Ambassador George Bush presented to Apollo 11 CMP Michael Collins on June 29, 1971; Collins accepted the Lunar Bible on behalf of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM). The package features copies of a NASM accession worksheet for the Collins Lunar Bible, correspondence between Stout, Collins, and Bush, a typescript interview between Stout and the CBS Radio Network, and articles related to the flights of the Apollo Lunar Bible. Included is a framed glossy photo of Collins being handed the Lunar Bible by Bush, with an original authentic signature signed in black felt tip by Bush; a printed Collins signature is also inherent to the image. The additional documentation is housed within an embossed black leather presentation portfolio. Starting Bid $5000

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8288. Apollo 13 Flown Lunar Module Netting. Very desirable flown 1.5˝ x

2.25˝ swatch of netting from the inner wall of the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Aquarius, affixed to an 8˝ x 10˝ presentation card with a silkscreen insignia patch on Beta cloth, signed in black ink by the crew, “James Lovell,” “Jack Swigert,” and “Fred Haise,” with the latter signing again after a handwritten provenance statement: “This small segment of webbing was a portion of the inner wall of Aquarius LM-7.

With weight constraints a solid inner wall would have been too heavy! We didn’t have much time but I managed to strip all of this material that was held by snaps.

Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from Haise, detailing the history of the LM netting, in part: “We had plans spelled out in a checklist for ‘salvaging’ a number of pieces of hardware from our Lunar Module LM-7 or Aquarius. We even had some tools that would be needed to remove the hand controllers. This task was to be done when we had some leisure time following the rendezvous and docking with Odyssey following our lunar surface excursion…I did the best I could in a short time to retrieve the items that were easily removable. For example the overhead spot lights, hand controller arm rests…storage bags, PLSS name tags, food bags, etc. and all the inner wall netting material…Most of the netting material was used in preparing plaques for us to sign in rewarding the workers who helped us overcome challenges to get us home.” Starting Bid $200

8289. Apollo 13 Flown Lunar Module Netting. Flown section of

netting removed from the Lunar Module Aquarius prior to its jettisoning during the late stages of the Apollo 13 mission, 1.75˝ x 2˝, affixed to a certificate presented to “S. Avanti, Thanks for a job well done! From the Apollo 13 Crew.” The certificate is signed in black ink by Jack Swigert and in black felt tip by James Lovell and Fred Haise. Framed to an overall size of 8 x 6. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8290. Apollo 13 Lunar Surface Training Maps Signed by Fred Haise. Terrific pair of 1:5000 scale lu-

nar map pages used during training for the Apollo 13 mission, both 8 x 10.5, dated April 1970, headed “LSE Fra Mauro—2” and “LSE Fra Mauro—6,” both signed in black felt tip, “Used for traverse familiarization—Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a provenance packet stating that the pages come from the ‘Lunar Surface Exploration Map Data Package’ (SKB32100082-371) used to familiarize and train James Lovell and Fred Haise with the details of the Fra Mauro region, including the proposed landing site and EVA routes. Starting Bid $200

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Substantial stowage assembly cover flown into lunar orbit aboard the Apollo 13 Aquarius 8291. Apollo 13 Flown Stowage Assembly. Impressive

flown stowage assembly cover with straps carried into lunar orbit aboard the Lunar Module Aquarius during the Apollo 13 mission, measuring approximately 13˝ x 3.25˝, made of Beta cloth and featuring button snaps to either end. The strap is attractively mounted and double-matted with NASA ‘meatball’ and Apollo 13 insignia patches, a descriptive plaque, and a large photo of Swigert handing over a hose assembly with a similar strap; framed in a museum-quality display with UV-resistant glass to an overall size of 22 x 27.25. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Space Collective, outlining the history of this piece: “The flown stowage assembly cover with straps…came from the collection of William ‘Bill’ Looney, Grumman Lunar Module Test Manager from Feb 1966 to Feb 1973. The material was given to Bill by his boss, Ted Mormon, and was left over from the creation of the Apollo 13 Grumman Awards. Bill worked at Grumman for 35 years and was the Lunar Module Test Manager at Kennedy Space Center for Apollo’s 10, 13, and 15, and supported Apollo 5 (the first LM to fly) and Apollo 11.” Starting Bid $500

Flown around the moon in the ‘lifeboat’ Aquarius 8292. Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flown Stowage Assembly Strap. Flown Stowage Assembly Strap carried

into lunar orbit aboard the Lunar Module Aquarius during the Apollo 13 mission, measuring 7.25˝ long and approximately 1˝ wide, made of Beta cloth and featuring male and female button snaps to either end. Impressively double-matted with NASA ‘meatball’ and Apollo 13 insignia patches, and a large photo of Swigert handing over a hose assembly with a similar strap; framed to an overall size of 22.75 x 22.75.

In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Richard Garner, the director of The Space Collective, who states that the strap, “along with other materials, were purchased directly from William ‘Bill’ Looney, whom was the Lunar Module Test Manager at Kennedy Space Center for Apollo’s 10, 13, and 15, and supported Apollo 5 (the first LM to fly) and Apollo 11.

Bill worked at Grumman for 35 years.” Starting Bid $300

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Bulkhead stowage assembly netting salvaged from the LM Aquarius before its jettison 8293. Apollo 13 Flown Netting. Substantial swatch of flown stowage

assembly netting from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module ‘Aquarius,’ measuring approximately 7˝ x 3.5˝, mounted in a handsome museum-quality display with UV-resistant glass featuring a color glossy photo of the Saturn V rocket, signed in silver ink, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” a mission patch, and a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 14 x 26.5. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Space Collective, outlining the history of this piece: “The flown stowage assembly material came from the collection of William ‘Bill’ Looney, Grumman Lunar Module Test Manager from Feb 1966 to Feb 1973. The material was given to Bill by his boss, Ted Mormon, and was left over from the creation of the Apollo 13 Grumman Awards. Bill worked at Grumman for 35 years and was the Lunar Module Test Manager at Kennedy Space Center for Apollo’s 10, 13, and 15, and supported Apollo 5 (the first LM to fly) and Apollo 11.” Starting Bid $300

“Houston, we’ve had a problem” 8294. Apollo 13 Mission Commentary. Extremely thick NASA

Manned Spacecraft Center publication entitled “Apollo 13 Mission Commentary,” 8 x 10.5, 635 pages, containing the official transcript of communications between Mission Control and the Apollo 13 astronauts throughout the duration of the near-catastrophic mission.

The highlight of the transcript comes on page 169, in the crew’s famous lines: “Okay, Houston. Hey, we’ve got a problem here…Houston, we’ve had a problem.” The remainder chronicles their successful attempts to improvise a solution and use the LM as a ‘lifeboat’ to return home safely to Earth. An official NASA lithograph of the original Apollo 13 prime crew follows the title page. In very good to fine condition, with wear to corners, and a light crease and block of toning to the title page. Starting Bid $200

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8297. Apollo 13 Signed Display. Appealing framed

8295. Apollo 13 Mission Report Documents. Sundry office material relat-

ed to the Apollo 13 mission, which includes: a poster for the “Apollo 13 Mission Summary”; copies of two internal letters from North American Rockwell related to “S/C 109 Flight Test Data Requirements” and “Apollo 13 Mission Support—D/192-200”; and a group of four 8.5 x 11 sheets containing pencil notations relative to the Apollo 13 spacecraft, with one making note of “Rupture O2 TK2 about 55:54:42.” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

display containing two items signed by crew members of the Apollo 13 mission: a doublesided page removed from the Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, listing a basic date of January 5, 1970, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise” and “James Lovell”; and an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 partly-printed RSVP card filled out in black ballpoint, “John L. Swigert, Jr., will attend the luau on December 5th, but will probably be arriving late.”

Handsomely matted and framed with an embroidered patch, engraved plaque, and attractive crew photo to an overall size of 16.25 x 25.5. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by two full letters of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

8296. Apollo 13 Recovery Certificate Signed by James Lovell and Jack Swigert. Attractive partly-printed docu-

ment, one page, 13.75 x 10.75, April 7, 1970. A rare Shellback certificate issued to P. H. Kruppenbacher, which is signed in the upper portion in black felt tip by Apollo 13 astronauts Fred Haise and James Lovell, with the latter signing twice. The certificate, in part: “To all sailors wherever ye may be, and to all Mermaids, Whales, Sea Serpents, Porpoises, Sharks, Dolphins, Eels, Skates, Suckers, Crabs, Lobsters and all other Living Things of the Sea, Greetings. Know ye: That on this 7th day of Apr. 1970, in Latitude 0˚0´0˝ and Longitude 164˚25W, there appeared within Our Royal Domain the USS Iwo Jima LPH-2 bound for the equator and for Apollo 13 Recovery…

And be it known: By all ye Sailors, Marines, Land Lubbers and other who may be honored by his presence that P. H. Kruppenbacher having been found worthy to be numbered as one of our trusty Shellbacks has been duly initiated into the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of Deep.” Lower portion bears printed signatures of Davey Jones, Neptunus Rex, and Captain L. E. Kirkemo, and the original gold foil seal of the USS Iwo Jima. Framed to a slightly larger size. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a replica “Presidential Medal of Freedom” certificate presented by President Richard Nixon to “The Apollo XIII Mission Operations Team,” with preprinted Nixon signature below. The certificate is framed with a caption, which states: “This is a copy of the presentation made by President Nixon at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center on April 18, 1970. This duplicate presented to Capt. Paul H. Kruppenbacher, USAF, of the Mission Operations Team, by Dr. Robert R. Gilruth, Director.” From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

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8298. Apollo 13 Signed Manual. Very rare origi-

nal bracket-bound NASA manual entitled “Apollo 13, Change of Shift Briefings and Press Conferences,” dated between April 6–16, 1970, 8.5 x 11 x 2.25, signed on the front cover in black ink by the four flight directors: “Milt Windler, Maroon Flight, Apollo 13,” “Eugene F. Kranz, ‘White’ Flight,” “Gerry Griffin, Gold Team Flight Director,” and “Glynn S. Lunney, ‘Black’ Flight.” The cover is also signed by Apollo astronaut Jim McDivitt, who served as the mission’s program manager. The manual consists of a total of 31 changes for shift briefings and press conferences, which include: Medical Status Briefing, Experimenters’ Briefing, Skylab Briefing, Prelaunch Press Conference, Post Launch Press Conference, Ken Mattingly Press Conference, Space Station Briefing, Space Shuttle Briefing, Space Tug Briefing, NASA Administrator Briefing, S–IVB Impact Briefing, Space Suit Briefing, Deke Slayton’s Press Conference, Reentry Hardware Briefing, Neil Armstrong’s Press Briefing, and Post Recovery Press Conference. In fine condition.

A rare, detailed, and up-to-the-minute account of the invaluable efforts made by so many to bring the crew of Apollo 13 back safely to Earth. Starting Bid $200

8300. Apollo 13 Signed Stamp Print.

Commemorative color 8 x 6 print issued by the United States Postal Service in honor of the Third International Space Stamp Exhibition held in Zurich, Switzerland between April 1–4, 1976, signed in ink or ballpoint by the full Apollo 13 crew: James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation for the Lovell signature.

Starting Bid $200

Large portrait of the courageous crew of Apollo 13 8299. Apollo 13 Signed Photograph.

Oversized official color semi-glossy 13.75 x 10.75 NASA photo of the crew of Apollo 13 posing with a lunar globe, affixed to the original 20 x 16 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip, “To: Debbie with best wishes from Apollo 13, James Lovell,” “Jack Swigert,” and “Fred Haise.” In fine condition, with two light dents to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

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Troubleshooting pages used during training for the failed Apollo 13 mission 8302. Apollo 13 Tr a i n i n g - U s e d Page Signed by James Lovell and Fred Haise. Double-

8301. Apollo 13 Training-Used Lunar Map Signed

by Fred Haise. Fantastic 8 x 10.5 lunar map page used

during training for the Apollo 13 mission, headed “LSE Fra Mauro—22,” signed in black felt tip, “Used for training on Apollo 13—Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a provenance packet stating that the page comes from the ‘Lunar Surface Exploration Map Data Package’ (SKB32100082-371) used to familiarize and train Jim Lovell and Fred Haise with the details of the Fra Mauro region, including the proposed landing site and EVA routes. The map book belonged to George Colton, one of the four members of the USGS team responsible for developing detailed maps of the moon’s surface to be used in lunar landings. Starting Bid $200

sided page taken from a training-used Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flight Crew G & N Dictionary, 5.5 x 8, signed on one side in black felt tip, “Used in training for Apollo 13, Fred Haise,” and “James Lovell.”

The checklist page lists various troubleshooting references for different systems.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of the front cover of the manual, which was annotated “LMS2,” referring to Lunar Module Simulator-2 where Haise and Lovell trained at Kennedy Space Center. Creative troubleshooting would, of course, become vital to the crew’s survival after the explosion of an oxygen tank on the LM Aquarius. Starting Bid $200

Final “LM Timeline” manual used in training by Lovell and Haise 8303. Apollo 13 Training-Used Timeline Manual Signed by James Lovell and Fred Haise. Uncommon

NASA “Apollo Flight Data File” entitled “Apollo 13, Final, LM Timeline,” used in training exercises for the Apollo 13 mission, 36 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, dated April 2, 1970, prepared by R. W. Lindemuth, book manager of the Flight Procedures Branch.

Signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “Used in training for Apollo 13 including notes by Jim & myself! Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP” and ”Our Apollo 13 simulator Lunar Landing—If only on Fra Mauro, James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” The manual is heavily annotated in pencil by the two astronauts, with the emended date on page three, “4–7–70,” indicating that the manual was likely used during one of the final landing simulations; Command Module Pilot Ken Mattingly was replaced by Jack Swigert just two days before launch following the former’s exposure to rubella. The manual contains copious annotations relative to the simulation, including the landing PDI GET time of “103:33:11.47.” A selection of the section headings are as follows: “Flt Pln Undocking,” “PDI to Backside,” “Lunar Surface Flt Plan,” “Flt Plan Lift Off,” and “Ascent Monitor.” The pages are housed in a three-ring binder. In very good to fine condition, with handling wear and some tearing punch holes. This was the planning document that Lovell would have followed had Aquarius successfully landed on the moon. Starting Bid $200

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8304. Apollo 13 Transparency Collection of (91). Collection of 91 vintage color 4 x 5 positive

transparencies, almost all associated with the Apollo 13 mission, documenting various aspects of training, take off, recovery, and celebration. Most are annotated in type or felt tip with official NASA numbers (e.g.

108-KSC-70PC-25-A-13 and 70HC-462). Particularly notable images include the Apollo 13 insignia, the Saturn V on the launchpad, shots of the moon and Earth taken during the voyage, the Apollo 13 crew with President Richard Nixon, the Apollo 13 CM Odyssey floating in the South Pacific after splashdown, and the recovery by the USS Iwo Jima. In overall fine condition. Consignor notes that this collection was deaccessioned from the American Space Museum. Starting Bid $200

8305. Apollo Space Suit Material Sample Layup. Uncommon material sample layup for the Apollo A7L–CMP space suit, which consists of a 3.75˝ x 1˝ bladder section; a four-layer 8.5˝ x .75˝ section of Neoprene-coated nylon and Teflon fabric; and a multi-layered 7.75˝ x 1.5˝ section of Beta cloth and Kapton. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Right Stuff, Inc. Starting Bid $200

“This is the first stamp I have seen on Apollo 13” 8306. Fred Haise Group of (3) Signed Items. Three items signed by Fred

Haise: a stamp from Yemen honoring the “Great Return of Apollo 13,” signed at the top of the block in black felt tip, “Fred Haise”; and ALS signed “Fred W. Haise,” one page, in part: “This is the first stamp I have seen on Apollo 13. I would like very much to acquire one as a memento. Could you please tell me where to order one from or if you have convenient access acquiring one please do. I will, of course, reimburse you for it”; and an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 13 liftoff, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Doug—Best wishes, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8307. Fred Haise Signed Command Module Instrument Panel Model. Unusual handmade Command Module

instrument panel mockup model, measuring 10˝ x 8˝ x 1.5˝, featuring printouts of the panel layout applied to an acrylic board along with plastic switches and screwheads, fuel cell gauges constructed of cardboard and plastic, a “Master Alarm” indicator, and a fuel cell indicator switch. Signed in the upper left in black felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP, Odyssey & Aquarius.” The entire piece is made up of paper/plastic model mockups, not functional electronics. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8308. Fred Haise Signed Hand Controller Grip Model.

A model of the Apollo Command Module rotation controller handle, measuring 4.5˝ tall, signed on the side in black felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8309. Fred Haise Signed Lunar Orbit Chart.

Appealing color first edition Apollo 13 Lunar Orbit Chart for revolutions 1, 19, 40, and 46, measures 41 x 12, dated March 5, 1970, signed near the planned Fra Mauro landing site in blue felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” Lithographed by ACIC 3-70, and prepared under the direction of the Department of Defense by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8310. James Lovell and Fred Haise Signed Lunar Map.

Desirable 10.5 x 8 chronopaque map of the lunar surface, headed “LSE Fra Mauro—23,” signed in blue felt tip, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP” and “James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” In very fine condition. The area north of the moon’s Fra Mauro crater was the intended landing site of the illfated Apollo 13 mission, which had to be aborted after an oxygen tank aboard the spacecraft exploded. The next mission to the moon, Apollo 14, landed at Fra Mauro instead. Starting Bid $200

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Important flown lunar photography map signed by the mission commander

8311. James Lovell’s Apollo 13 Flown Orbital Science Chart. Extraordinary complete flown “Orbital Science Chart

C” flight chart carried on the Apollo 13 mission, folded to 12 x 7.5, comprising multiple large map plates taped together in a loop that, if extended, would be approximately 15 feet in length; this long, continuous first edition chart was taped and folded so that it could be flipped like a book for use in orbit. The main legend, which identifies the chart as “11 April 1970 Launch Date, Orbital science Chart C, SKB 32100082329,” explains the symbols for photography and color-coded flight paths for revolutions 40–46, and is signed in black felt tip by Commander James Lovell, with his surname marked in the border in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light edge creasing. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell, in part: “I hereby certify that this Orbital Science Chart C was on board the Apollo 13 spacecraft.

Apollo 13’s perilous flight took off on April 11 and returned safely on April 17, 1970. This chart was from my personal collection of space artifacts and has been in my possession since the mission.” Starting Bid $300

8312. James Lovell’s Apollo 13 Franklin Mint Medal.

Unflown Apollo 13 sterling silver medallion struck by the Franklin Mint, approximately 1.5? in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and depictions of the Odyssey and Aquarius spacecraft encircled by the original astronauts’ names on the reverse. The medal is serial numbered “0036.”

Encapsulated and graded by NGC as “PF 64 Ultra Cameo,” with the label noting the provenance, “Ex. James A. Lovell, Jr.” Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the Apollo 13 Commander, in part: “I hereby certify that this Apollo 13 sterling silver Franklin Mint medal #0036…is one of the 200 original specimens that were made for me to take aboard the mission…This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission.” Starting Bid $200

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8313. James Lovell’s Apollo 13 Franklin Mint Medallion. Unflown Apollo 13 sterling silver medallion struck by the Franklin Mint, approximately 1.5? in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face and depictions of the Odyssey and Aquarius spacecraft encircled by the original astronauts’ names on the reverse.

The medal is serial numbered “0056.” Encapsulated and graded by NGC as “PF 65 Ultra Cameo,” with the label noting the provenance, “Ex. James A. Lovell, Jr.” Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the Apollo 13 Commander, in part: “I hereby certify that this Apollo 13 sterling silver Franklin Mint medal #0056…is one of the 200 original specimens that were made for me to take aboard the mission…This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission.”

Starting Bid $200

LM carbon dioxide partial pressure meter— a critical safety measure, relevant to Apollo 13

8314. Apollo Lunar Module Servometric CO2 Pressure Meter. Apollo Lunar

Module Servometric Meter, measuring 4.5˝ x 4˝ x 1.25˝, with a Honeywell parts tag on the back: “IndicatorServometric, Mfr Part No. JG903A7, Series 54, Serial No. 119, Part No. LSC350-80167-15, Contract No. NAS 9-1100.” The front panel is headed “MM Hg,” with a range of 0–30 torr, the area from 0–7.6 marked in green to indicate safe levels of carbon dioxide.

This indicator would have been situated on the right side of the Lunar Module’s instrument panel, in the ECS (Environmental Control Subsystem) section, labeled “Part Press CO2.” The test wiring harness remains intact, and the front panel has a plastic slipcover designed to protect the indicator’s anti-reflectant coating during transit and handling. Includes the original plastic bag, a thick packet of Honeywell test data, and inspection paperwork dated April 1969. A note on the paperwork tells those who tested the meter to leave the test wiring in place for any future tests. In very fine condition.

The NASA publication Biomedical Results of Apollo (SP-368) discusses the carbon dioxide levels recorded throughout the Apollo program, making note of the safe range and the problems encountered during Apollo 13: ‘The carbon dioxide levels recorded by sensors in the Command and Lunar Modules remained well below the limit of 1010.8 N/m2 (7.6 torr) except for the return flight of the Apollo 13 spacecraft. The Lunar Module environmental control system was used for approximately 83 hours on this mission, and the first lithium hydroxide cartridge was used for approximately 83 man-hours. During this time, the carbon dioxide level was permitted to increase to an indicated 1981.7 N/m2 (14.9 torr). Subsequently, four CM cartridges were used in a special arrangement devised and tested at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center during the mission. By using this arrangement of four lithium hydroxide cartridges, carbon dioxide levels were maintained between 13.3 and 239.4 N/m2 (0.1 and 1.8 torr).’ Starting Bid $300

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Apollo 13: The Movie Heavy duty Alignment Optical Telescope prop from Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 8315. Apollo 13 Alignment Optical Telescope Movie Prop.

Outstanding screen-used Lunar Module Alignment Optical Telescope (AOT) prop from the Oscar-winning 1995 film Apollo 13, standing approximately 18˝ in height and weighing 17 pounds. The periscope-type device is made of aluminum, brass, resin, and steel, and is signed on the gray base pole in silver ink, “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP, Aquarius, LM7, Apollo 11 BU LMP, Apollo 16 BU CDR.” In fine condition. The AOT was a periscope-type optical device that protruded through the top of the Lunar Module. Astronauts used the AOT to make direct visual sightings and record precise angular measurements of pairs of celestial objects.

This information was transferred to the Module’s guidance computer, which determined the spacecraft’s attitude and permitted the alignment of its inertial guidance system. Accompanied by images of the prop as seen in the film, as well as a signed letter of authenticity from spaceflight historian and author Lora Johnson, which reads, in part: “This screenused item was part of the lunar module interior set during production of the Tom Hanks film Apollo 13. When the set later was refurbished for use in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon, many original components that had been broken or worn were removed and replaced.

This heavily built…(AOT) was replaced by one of lighter construction…

After filming wrapped, it was given to [Johnson] by Go Flight, Inc., and the FTETTM art department as a thank you for her assistance as design consultant.” Starting Bid $300

8316. Apollo 13 and From the Earth to the Moon Props. Collection of props

associated with the Oscar-winning 1995 film Apollo 13, and the 1998 HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. The Apollo 13 props include a “Seymour A. Liebergot” NASA ID badge used by actor Clint Howard, a small photo of Howard in the role, and a Christian Dior eyeglasses pouch with a single lens inside; these are accompanied by a letter from a prop worker from the TV show Apollo 11, which rented the remaining production items from the Apollo 13 film. The From the Earth to the Moon props include two replica issues of NASA Spaceport News covering Apollo 13; two replica Apollo 13 press kits; and ten replicas of Manned Spacecraft Center press releases covering the helicopter recovery force that picked up the Apollo 13 astronauts after splashdown. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8317. Apollo 13 Lucite Movie Gift. Attractive post-production gift from

Imagine and Universal Pictures for the successful release of the award-winning 1995 film Apollo 13, featuring a small service module model showing damage from the oxygen tank explosion floating above the lunar surface, encased in a 4 x 4 x 4 block of Lucite with black base engraved: “Together, we made it to the Moon. Apollo 13, Venture.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that these Lucite display pieces were presented to VIPs by the Imagine production company.

Starting Bid $200

8318. Apollo 13 Movie: Screen-Used Lunar Module Light Props. Two screen-used Lunar Module interior

lighting props from the Oscar-winning 1995 film Apollo 13, including a white module and a black module. The white module has two small lightbulbs inside, and measures 2.5˝ x 2.5˝ x 2˝. The black module has a clear casing with holes for four small bulbs, and measures approximately 3˝ x 2˝ x 1.5˝. In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Lora Johnson, in part: “These screenused items were part of the lunar module interior set during filming of the Tom Hanks film Apollo 13. When the set later was refurbished for use in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon, many original components were removed and replaced by more pristine elements. These units were used in both productions. The items come from the collection of spaceflight historian and author Lora Johnson. After filming wrapped, it was given to her by Go Flight, Inc. and the FTETTM art department as a thank you for her assistance as design consultant. It has been in her possession for over twenty years.” Starting Bid $200

8319. Apollo 13 Movie: Screen-Used Lunar Module Netting Prop. Screen-used Lunar Module storage netting

prop from the Oscar-winning 1995 film Apollo 13, measuring approximately 16˝ x 12.5˝, featuring a white mesh netting edged with snap-closure nylon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Lora Johnson, in part: “These screen-used items were part of the lunar module interior set during filming of the Tom Hanks film Apollo 13. When the set later was refurbished for use in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon, many original components were removed and replaced by more pristine elements. These units were used in both productions. The items come from the collection of spaceflight historian and author Lora Johnson. After filming wrapped, it was given to her by Go Flight, Inc. and the FTETTM art department as a thank you for her assistance as design consultant. It has been in her possession for over twenty years.” Starting Bid $200

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8320. Apollo 13 Screen Actors Guild Voting Package. Screen Actors Guild (SAG) voting

package for the 1995 space docudrama film Apollo 13, including: a Theatrical Motion Pictures Eligibility Booklet for the 1995 SAG Awards; a special reprint Cinefex booklet for Apollo 13, Vol. 63, Sept.

1995; a group of three color Universal City Studios promotional posters for Apollo 13, ranging in size from 10.75 x 14.5 to 16.75 x 11, with each listing categories and potential nominees for the award season; and a typed letter from SAG regarding the 1995 SAG Awards, dated December 30, 1995, in part: “Congratulations! You have been randomly selected as one of 2100 Guild members in good standing to vote for nominations for Outstanding Performances in Theatrical Motion Pictures for the Second Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.”

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Apollo 14 8321. Apollo 14 Dutycycle Simulation Data. Chart of Apollo 14 dutycycle

simulation data from Grumman, 71 x 11, plotting “Duty Cycle Percent” against “SERVDURN, Second x 102.” The center of the plot reads: “Duty Cycle, (DUMLOOPS), Apollo 14 Descent on FMES/FCI Laboratory Simulator, H3-2 Check #2, 19 Mar 71, LUMINARY 1D (Rev 17B), Clint Tillman.” Areas on the chart are marked with verb-noun commands (for example: V48, N46, N47, V83, V57), and notes identifying “Load Time,” “Auto Trims,” “Overwrite MODREG,” “Drifting Flight Compensation,” “DSKY Blanks,” “Guidance In,” “Start N69 (Too Early),” “Display Inertial Data,” “X Axis Override Inhibit,” and “LR Antenna Reposition.”

Rolled and in fine condition. From the Don Eyles Apollo Computer Collection. Starting Bid $200

“Flown to the Moon aboard Kittyhawk” 8322. Apollo 14 Flown Flag. Beautiful flown 6.25 x 4

American flag carried into lunar orbit aboard the CSM Kittyhawk during the Apollo 14 mission, signed and flight-certified in black ballpoint, “Flown to the Moon aboard Kittyhawk on Apollo 14, Edgar Mitchell.” In fine condition. After successfully undocking from the Lunar Module Antares, Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa lifted the Kitty Hawk to a higher, circular orbit where he would conduct a number of tasks, which included photographing the Descartes region—the eventual Apollo 16 landing site—and conveying observations of prominent lunar landmarks to improve future landing accuracy. Provenance: Heritage Auctions, November 2001; originates from the personal collection of Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. Starting Bid $300

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Massive component used to analyze Apollo 14’s docking problems 8323. Apollo 14 Docking Ring Flange. Command

Module docking ring flange machined from a solid sheet of high-grade aluminum alloy, measuring 36˝ in diameter with two concentric sets of bolt holes and is numbered on the outside: “V36-316250-31.”

A North American Rockwell temporary parts removal tag is tied to the flange and filled out in a technician’s hand, which reads: “Part No. V36-31625031 / Serial No: None / Authority: TPS112 Rem 97 / Model Number: Flange Docking Ring / Part No. V36-000003-141 / Serial Number: S/C 110…2/14/72.” In fine condition.

The outer set of 55 holes was designed to allow mounting of the flange with the same number of bolts directly to the top of the Command Module (CM) forward tunnel. Two slightly larger holes in line with the CM Z-axis allowed placement of two Mild Detonating Fuses (MDF). These MDFs initiated the blast from two semi-circular pyrotechnic charge holders placed between the docking flange and the docking ring. Upon the Lunar Module’s (LM) return from the Moon’s surface, a final docking with the CSM in lunar orbit occurred to allow crew, lunar rock, and other equipment transfer into the CM. Unneeded flight equipment, including the docking probe, was stowed inside the LM for jettison. The LM with the docking ring attached was then separated from the CSM by detonating the explosive charge holders. Both the docking ring and the probe assembly could be released from the CSM by these same charge holders during a Saturn V launch abort.

On January 31, 1971, shortly after the Saturn V’s third stage sent Apollo 14 on the planned trajectory toward the moon, the flight crew experienced difficulty docking the CSM to the LM. Five attempts were made but the docking probe capture latches never engaged to perform a ‘soft dock.’ After almost two hours of delays, and on the sixth attempt, the probe latches finally engaged. Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa then retracted the probe to allow the 12 large capture latches around the docking ring to engage for the final ‘hard dock’ configuration. This problem seriously threatened the planned lunar landing, so the crew removed and inspected the probe mechanism. Mission Control determined that it would be safe to continue the mission as planned but had the crew return the probe for post-flight inspections.

The NASA MSC 05101 post-flight anomaly report concluded that ‘the failure to achieve capture-latch engagement has been narrowed to either foreign material restricting the normal function of the capture latch mechanism or jamming of the translation cam.’ Modifications for future flights included using a removable cover for the probe head to minimize foreign contamination during preflight operations, improved cleanliness requirements, and certain probe mechanical modifications. Those post-flight inspections included partial disassembly of the docking probe, removal from the Apollo 14 CM of some 10 ablative heatshield sections that protected the docking flange and forward hatch during re-entry, and other associated docking components.

NASA and the Command Module prime contractor (Rockwell) built a complete test assembly using this unflown flange, two semi-circular charge holders and MDF cartridges, and a docking ring. This allowed the returned flown docking probe to be configured properly for simulated tests to help replicate the actual flight failure. The dark circular smudge and jagged surface between the two concentric sets of bolt holes is exactly where the two semi-circular charge holders were located. This is evidence that a live charge was placed and detonated as part of the test analysis. Accompanied by copies of NASM/NASA paperwork associated with the transfer and deaccession of these docking components.Starting Bid $1000

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Apollo 15 8325. Jim Irwin Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11,

8324. Apollo 15 Flown Parachute Cord. Small flown coil of parachute cord

from the Apollo 15 Command Module Endeavour, which was recovered in the North Pacific Ocean by the USS Okinawa on August 7, 1971. The coil measures approximately 1˝ in length and is displayed in a plastic 3.5˝ x 2.25˝ magnetic holder with a certificate of authenticity from The Space Collective signed by Director Richard Garner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

High Flight Foundation letterhead, May 27, 1981. Letter to Ken Browne in Mesa, Arizona, in part: “My first flight assignment was in Yuma, and I grew to love the desert. I guess that is why I enjoyed the moon so much.

I do keep in contact with my space colleagues. We were all together at the White House last Tuesday to honor the crew of Columbia. I am delighted with the apparent success of the shuttle. This new craft will greatly expand our use of space and reduce the cost for sailing on this ocean of space.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, a pamphlet about the High Flight Foundation, and two modern prints of candid photos of Irwin with his book in 1974. Starting Bid $200

Flown bio-harness of the Apollo 15 LMP 8326. Jim Irwin’s Apollo 15 Flown BioHarness Assembly. Jim Irwin’s bio-harness

assembly, stipulated by his daughter as having been carried to the moon during the Apollo 15 mission, measuring 8˝ x 10˝ overall, which would have connected the sensors on Irwin’s chest to the main communications harness of his space suit. The main extension is marked “Class III” above its part number, “Harness Assy., Bio, PN XXL…A7LB–109043-01, Cicoil Corp., 77…1004, S/N 507,” and the blue metal female plug is similarly engraved “Class III,” with part number: “Assy 9262-2, SN-253, 770-113.” The Beta clothcovered electrical harness features three small metal female plugs (red, yellow, and black) that connected with the body sensors and a rectangular metal female plug that connected to the communications harness. This portion of the bio-harness would have served to connect each of the data collection devices to the spacecraft in order to transmit the health information of LMP Irwin back to Mission Control through the spacecraft communications system. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Irwin’s daughter: “I hereby certify that this Bio Belt Data Harness was used by Jim Irwin during the flight of Apollo 15 and was from his collection.” The bio-harness assembly was presumably downgraded to Class III post-flight. Starting Bid $1000

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8327. Jim Irwin’s Bio Belt Assembly. Jim Irwin’s bio-belt

assembly, measuring 11˝ x 6.75˝ overall, with a parts tag to upper loop reading: “Bio-Belt Assembly, Mfg. by Atlas Underwear Corp., P/N SEB 13100084–202, S/N 1157, January 69.” The bio-belt consists of a pouch constructed of a canvas base with Teflon-coated Beta-cloth pockets that housed various transducer blocks capable of converting the electrical signals for vital signs such as heart-rate and temperature; these signals were then passed out of the suit and sent to the Primary Life Support System (PLSS) backpack to be broadcast back to the doctors at Mission Control in Houston. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Irwin’s daughter: “I hereby certify that this Bio Belt Assembly was used by Jim Irwin and was from his collection.” Starting Bid $500

Moonwalker display box presented to the Apollo 15 commander 8328. Dave Scott. Beautiful

wooden display box presented to Apollo 15 moonwalker Dave Scott, measuring 10˝ x 6˝ x 3˝, with upper lid of box featuring an Apollo 15 mission insignia and an impressive sculpture by space artist Pascal Hecker, which depicts Scott on the lunar surface as he prepares to drop a geologic hammer and a falcon feather on the lunar surface, a moment that correctly proved Galileo’s theory that all objects released together fall at the same rate regardless of mass. The box originally contained a Bulova 96B251 Special Edition Moon chronograph watch that was presented to Scott, who signs four sides of this handsome display box with silver ink, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR, ‘Falcon,’ ‘Endeavor,’” “Apollo 9, ‘Spider,’ ‘Gumdrop,’ CMP,” “Gemini VIII PLT,” and “South Pole, January 1970.” The interior of the box features two engraved plaques, with one featuring a list of 14 astronauts and cosmonauts who tragically lost their lives, and the other a presentation plaque, which reads: “The Hammer and the Feather Experiment, ‘Hadley–Apennine region,’ David Randolph ‘Dave’ Scott, Seventh Man on the Moon, Apollo 15 Commander, July 26–August 7, 1971.” In fine condition, with repairs to statuette hammer and helmet visor; the fragile nature of both will likely require further restoration from buyer. Starting Bid $200

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8329. Dave Scott and Alexei Leonov Signed Book. Signed book:

Two Sides of the Moon. First edition.

London: Simon & Schuster, 2004.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 415 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by Dave Scott and Alexei Leonov. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

From the Earth to the moon and back again— limited edition display of a flown American flag and Robbins Medal, direct from the commander of the Apollo 15 mission 8330. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flag and Robbins Medal Display. Tre-

mendous limited edition display featuring one of Dave Scott’s lunar surface flown 2.5 x 1.75 Beta cloth American flags and a lunar orbit flown Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, No. 139, struck from silver recovered from the wreck of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet. The display is numbered 2/10 and archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 17; also framed as part of the display is a color glossy 6 x 4 photo of Scott performing an EVA, signed in silver ink, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR,” and three engraved plates, with upper two plates certifying the flown status of the flag and medallion: “This flag was carried on the lunar surface for 3 days during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971” and “This medallion contains silver from an ingot that was carried to the moon on Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971.” In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Scott, also numbered 2/10, in part: “I hereby certify that the small beta-cloth US flag…presented in this display was carried inside a betacloth package mounted on an internal structural bracket of an Apollo 15 Oxygen Purge System (OPS) for three days of EVA excursions during Apollo 15…

Several weeks after Apollo 15, this OPS Bracket and package were shown to me by NASA senior management. According to management, a member of the JSC Crew Systems Division (CSD) had prepared the flags and secretly stowed them in the beta cloth package on a structural Support Bracket inside the OPS. This was apparently unknown to anybody else until the OPS was disassembled after the mission by some other member of the CSD and the flag package was discovered…At the management meeting, I was given the OPS Bracket and package of flags…

I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 medallion number ‘139’ included with this letter is from my personal collection and contains approximately 20% silver extracted from a Spanish silver ingot flown in lunar orbit for six days during Apollo 15…The silver ingot was salvaged from the famous ‘1715 Spanish Plate Fleet’ that was destroyed by a hurricane almost 300 years ago. This ingot was carried in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) during Apollo 15. Upon return to Earth, the Spanish silver was mixed with silver from certain Apollo 15 medallions that had not flown due to weight limitations to form the Spanish silver Apollo 15 medallions… This small OPS flag and the A-15 medallion #139 have been in my personal collection since we returned from the Moon.” Starting Bid $2500 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8331. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown Checklist Page. Flown double-sided page from Apollo

15 Commander Dave Scott’s ‘LM Malfunction Procedures’ manual carried to the moon’s surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon, 8 x 10.5, featuring flowcharts for procedures related to Flight Director Attitude Indicator (FDAI) and Abort Guidance System (AGS) errors. In fine condition. The original, complete checklist (“Apollo 15, LM Malfunction Procedures, Part No. SKB32100116-386, S/N 1001”) was sold

by RR Auction in April 2018. Starting Bid $200

Critical COAS mounting bracket carried to the lunar surface in the Falcon 8332. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown COAS Electrical Plug. Dave Scott’s flown Crewman Optical Alignment Sight

(COAS) mounting bracket electrical plug carried on board the Lunar Module Falcon during the Apollo 15 mission. The unit measures 2˝ in length with serial numbers to front, back, and on the plug—“41108-701-11,” “MDCI 9P-FO 1,” and “41100-701-31 06359-0172FKA.” This plug would have been placed in the Lunar Module COAS at launch to protect the electrical connection during landing, lunar exploration, and rendezvous with the Command Module. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Scott, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the Lunar Module COAS mounting bracket electrical plug included with this letter was carried on board the Lunar Module ‘Falcon’ during Apollo 15…This electrical plug was stowed in the Lunar Module (LM) COAS mounting bracket at launch and subsequently extracted and stowed in the LM during landing, lunar surface exploration, and rendezvous with the Command Module (CM). The purpose of the plug was to protect the COAS electrical connection from moisture or debris until the COAS was installed…The plug was inserted into the LM COAS mount prior to launch, and then during LM activation was extracted and replaced by the COAS for various mission operations. The plug was then stowed in the LM during lunar landing, surface activities, and subsequent rendezvous with the Command Module, after which it was transferred to the CM for return to Earth as a memento of lunar surface exploration…This LM COAS Mounting Bracket Electrical Plug has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” Starting Bid $1000

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“Flown in lunar orbit for 6 days during Apollo 15”— the Guidance and Control checklist for the CSM Endeavour

8333. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown CSM Checklist. Dave

Scott’s ring-bound Command/Service Module Guidance and Control Checklist flown into lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission, measuring 6 x 8, containing 144 pages (67 double-sided sheets) inside two heavier cardstock covers, signed and flight-certified 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 book is identified on the cover as “Part No. SKB32100115-310, S/N 1001,” and contains sections for “CMC General,” “Alarm Codes,” “EXT Verbs,” “G&C Systems Management,” “Navigation,” “Prethrust (P30’s & 70’s),” “?V vs ?0 Long,” “P37 Block Data,” “Thrusting (P40’s),” “Prop Cons,” “SPS vs RCS Criteria,” “GIMB ANGS vs WT,” “Alignments (P50’s),” “Star Charts,” “Initialization Procedures,” “PTC/ORB Rate,” “Planet Vectors,” and “Erasable Load Update,” with the latter section featuring a few handwritten annotations and corrections. In fine condition, with expected light wear.

The G&C Checklist provides the crew with a quick reference to the actions needed to operate the Command Module Primary Guidance, Navigation and Control System (PGNCS). The PGNCS provides the spacecraft with an onboard means of measuring orientation, position, velocity, and trajectory, in addition to providing automatic control over parts of the spacecraft via the Command Module Computer. The PGNCS is a tightly interwoven system that consists of three main subsystems: the Inertial Subsystem (ISS), the Computer Subsystem (CSS), and the Optics Subsystem (OSS). The ISS measures information on the spacecraft orientation and velocity by providing a stable platform of reference, the Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU). The CSS applies this information to its current knowledge of the spacecraft’s position and calculates a new estimate, called the statevector; the CSS also behaves as an integrated auto-pilot. The OSS consists of a sextant and telescope for crew navigation sightings in aligning the IMU. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Dave Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the ‘CSM G&C Checklist’ book included with this letter was used…throughout the 12-day Apollo 15 mission, including lunar orbit for six days…As the mission commander of Apollo 15, after the mission, I was responsible for handling, use and dissemination of the Flight Data File including this ‘CSM G&C Checklist’ book which has been in my personal collection since NASA presented it to me upon our return to Earth.” A fantastic mission-critical flown checklist that spent six days in lunar orbit aboard Apollo 15’s ‘Endeavour.’

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Lunar orbit flown ‘contingency chart’ for the possible abort of the Apollo 15 moon landing 8334. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown Lunar Contingency Chart. Dave Scott’s

flown lunar contingency chart carried to the moon aboard the Lunar Module Falcon during the Apollo 15 mission, consisting of ten foldable, interconnected lunar sections, each 25.25 x 8, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971. Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The chart is identified in the legend box as “Lunar Contingency Chart, Apollo 15, July 26, 1971, SKB 32100115–382, S/N 1001, 1st Edition, May 25, 1971, Mercator Projection, 1:5,500,000 at the equator,” and consists of 21 map plates depicting the entire lunar surface covered during six days in lunar orbit. Full line plots of lunar orbit ground tracks are shown with multiple colors depending on which particular orbit is plotted; lunar topography is shown by shaded relief with a western illumination, and includes revolution numbers and times of crossing. Background coloration is also used to indicate variance in reflectance of lunar areas under full illumination.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 15 ‘Lunar Contingency Chart’ included with this letter was flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavour during Apollo 15, the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon, July 26–August 7, 1971…This ‘Lunar Contingency Chart’ has been in my personal collection since our return to Earth.”

This amazing lunar flown chart was created and stored within the Endeavour in the event of a ‘CSM Only Alternate Mission,’ which was presented in the Apollo 15 Flight Plan. This alternate mission would have been initiated by any one of several possible failure modes, such as failure to eject the lunar module from the S–IVB, failure of the docking probe, or failure of some other lunar module system that would prevent descent and lunar landing. If the alternate mission was activated, six days would be planned in lunar orbit operating all of the Sim Bay equipment as well as the Hasselblad cameras; the ground track of the CSM Endeavour moved across the surface from south to north, covering extensive areas of the moon for valuable photography and science. Thankfully for the crew of Apollo 15, this highly detailed lunar map was kept solely as an emergency backup plan, with the full execution of both the CM Endeavour and the LM Falcon resulting in what is largely viewed as the Apollo program’s most successful scientific undertaking. Starting Bid $1000

The literal lifeline for moonwalker Dave Scott 8335. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Flown PLSS Cable. Dave Scott’s flown cable carried to the lunar surface during the Apollo 15 mission and used to connect Scott’s space suit to his Primary Life Support System for extravehicular activities. The blue cable measures 17˝ in length and consists of a set of wires wrapped in cloth and terminating with a robust circular metal connector made

by Air-Lock, which is engraved on the top with the part numbers: “Assy. 9046, SN 444.” The connector measures 1.5˝ in diameter and has a functional rotating ring that was used to securely lock the crucial connection in place. In fine condition, with some fraying to cloth cable wrap where it was cut. Accompanied by signed a certificate of authenticity from Scott, which reads: “I hereby certify that. This PLSS Cable…is from my personal collection, and was used by during my EVA’s on the lunar surface to connect my space suit to my Personal Life Support System.” Provenance: Aurora, 2005. The Primary Life Support System (PLSS) was the backpack-like device which provided oxygen and regulated all necessary functions during extravehicular activity, such as suit pressure, ventilation, and two-way communication. While on the moon, Scott conducted three EVAs for a total time of 18 hours and 35 minutes spent on the lunar surface-an impressive duration made possible by this cable. Scott kept this all-important piece of hardware in his collection for over three decades, as NASA’s policy permitted astronauts to keep disposal items from their flights as personal mementos. A truly incredible piece of lunar history. Starting Bid $1000 128

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Limited edition museum-quality display with a flown flag from Apollo 15, carried during lunar EVAs 8336. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Flown Flag. Limited edition display featuring one of Dave Scott’s flown 2.75 x 1.75 Beta cloth American flags, carried to the lunar surface during the Apollo 15 mission, numbered 2/10 (this is number 2 of only 10 in existence), archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.75; also framed as part of the display is an original Apollo 15 insignia patch from Scott’s personal collection; a satin-finish 6 x 4 photo of Scott performing an EVA, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR”; and two engraved plates, with upper plate certifying the flag’s flown status: “This flag was carried on the lunar surface for 3 days during Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, 1971.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed and numbered by Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the small beta-cloth US flag…presented in this display was carried inside a beta-cloth package mounted on an internal structural bracket of an Apollo 15 Oxygen Purge System (OPS) for three days of EVA excursions during Apollo 15…Several weeks after Apollo 15, this OPS Bracket and package were shown to me by NASA senior management. According to management, a member of the JSC Crew Systems Division (CSD) had prepared the flags and secretly stowed them in the beta cloth package on a structural Support Bracket inside the OPS. This was apparently unknown to anybody else until the OPS was disassembled after the mission by some other member of the CSD and the flag package was discovered…At the management meeting, I was given the OPS Bracket and package of flags…This small OPS flag and the original Apollo 15 patch have been in my personal collection since we returned from the Moon.”

In addition to its coveted lunar flown status, this small beta flag exists as one of the uncommon ‘hidden’ items deriving from the storied Apollo program. Although engineers or technicians were known to furtively stash souvenir items in the spacecraft or flight equipment prior to launch, lunar flown examples remain exceedingly rare. As a limited edition display prepared with items from Commander Dave Scott’s personal collection, this is a truly remarkable piece. Starting Bid $200

From the South Pole to the Moon 8337. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit and South Pole Flown Flag. Flown 5.75 x 4 American flag carried to the

South Pole from January 9–15, 1970, and then flown to lunar orbit aboard the Command Module Endeavor during the Apollo 15 mission from July 26–August 7, 1971, signed by Dave Scott with his first initial on the bottom white stripe in blue ink, “D,” adding, “SP, A-15.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter…was carried to the South Pole, Antarctica…and then flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavor during Apollo 15…The symbol ‘SP’ means that the flag was carried in my pocket to the South Pole…and ‘A-15’ means that during Apollo 15 this flag was carried aboard the Command and Service Module (CSM) Endeavor…This is one of only several unique flags that have made the journey to both the South Pole of the Earth and the orbit of the Moon.” Flags carried on any Apollo mission are highly desirable, with this particular flag making an extra trip to Earth’s southernmost point during Scott’s 1970 NASA research trip to Antarctica. From the personal collection of Dave Scott. Starting Bid $1000 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Striking mid-sized American flag, carried into lunar orbit on the CSM Endeavor 8338. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Orbit-Flown Mid-Sized Flag. Supremely desir-

able mid-sized flown American flag carried into lunar orbit on Apollo 15, 11.5 x 7.5, signed in the lower right corner in blue ballpoint by Dave Scott with his first initial, “D,” adding, “A-15, CSM Aug. ‘71.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and a fold to the upper right corner. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the medium United States flag…is from my personal collection and was flown aboard the Command and Service Module (CSM) Endeavor in lunar orbit for six days during Apollo 15, July 26–August 7, 1971…After orbiting the Moon for a day in preparation for the landing, Jim Irwin and I landed the lunar module ‘Falcon’ on the Moon between Hadley Rille and the Apennine Mountains…

During the three days we were on the Moon, Al Worden flew the ‘Endeavor’ solo in lunar orbit…The ‘Falcon’ remained on the lunar surface for 66 hours and 54 minutes, after which we launched and completed a direct rendezvous…docking with the Command and Service Module (CSM) ‘Endeavor’ in lunar orbit, after which we spent two more days in lunar orbit conducting scientific experiments and photography…This Apollo 15 medium United States Flag has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” A fine example of one of the most highly sought flown formats. From the personal collection of Dave Scott. Starting Bid $1000

8339. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 Lunar Surface-Flown Sieger Crew-Owned Cover. Considerably rare flown Apollo

15 ‘Sieger/Crew Owned’ postal cover carried to the lunar surface aboard the LM Falcon, numbered 42/400 [hand-corrected], signed in the lower left corner in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. The reverse is marked in ballpoint with NASA serial number “059.”

Included with the cover is a one-page typed notarized certification, signed “Alfred M. Worden,” “David R. Scott,” and “James B. Irwin,” dated July 19, 1983, reading, in part: “Postal covers were carried aboard the Apollo 15 Mission, which postal covers were stamped and postmarked at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on the date of the launch, July 26, 1971, and carried aboard the Apollo 15 Spacecraft during the entire term of the Mission, to include landing on the moon, and were returned to the Earth at the termination of the Mission on August 7, 1971…The postal covers were in the possession of one or more of the undersigned until 1972, at which time they were deposited with the United States Government…The undersigned have this date inspected Postal Cover No. 42, bearing NASA Serial No. 059, and aver, affirm and certify that said Postal Cover is a cover which was carried aboard the United States Lunar Mission—Apollo 15.” All three crew members have also added their initials to a small correction in the text. In fine condition. Accompanied by a lengthy signed letter of provenance from Cdr. Scott, discussing the controversial Sieger cover situation. Starting Bid $300

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Museum-quality display featuring Dave Scott’s flag and license plate carried on the lunar surface

8340. Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 SurfaceFlown Flag and License Plate Display.

Extraordinary limited edition flown flag and lunar rover license plate display, numbered 3/10, featuring a small 2.75 x 1.5 Beta cloth American flag and miniature 1.3 x .8 LRV license plate, both carried on the lunar surface for three days by Commander Dave Scott during Apollo 15. Displayed with a satin-finish 5.75 x 4 photo of Scott on the LRV, signed in silver ink, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” The three are archivally matted and framed together with descriptive plaques to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.75. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance signed by Scott, also numbered 3/10, describing in detail the history of each piece. In part: “I hereby certify that the small beta-cloth US flag…was carried inside a beta-cloth package mounted on an internal structural bracket of an Apollo 15 Oxygen Purge System (OPS) for three days of EVA excursions during Apollo 15, the first extended exploration of the Moon, July 26–August 7, 1971. The OPS, including this small beta cloth US flag, was attached to the top of the Portable Life Support System (PLSS) on the lunar surface such that in the event of a PLSS failure, the OPS flow provides 30 minutes of breathing oxygen to the crewman…Several weeks after Apollo 15, this OPS Bracket and Flag Package were shown to me by NASA senior management. According to management, a member of the JSC Crew Systems Division (CSD) had prepared the flags and secretly stowed them…I was given the OPS bracket and package of flags…

The miniature metal Lunar Rover license plate, ‘LRV 001’…was carried on Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1 for three days of surface exploration…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 as we drove ‘LRV-001’ 27.76 km across the Hadley Apennine region of the Moon during approximately 19 hours of three lunar surface EVAs…This small OPS flag and this Lunar Rover #1 license plate have been in my personal collection since we returned from the Moon.”

An absolutely magnificent limited edition display boasting two historic flown artifacts from the personal collection of Dave Scott.

Starting Bid $5000

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Carried on Apollo 9, the first flight of the CSM 8341. Dave Scott’s Apollo 9 Flown Mission Patch. Flown embroidered Apollo

9 mission patch, measuring 3.5? in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Flown aboard Apollo 9, Dave Scott, CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 9 patch included with this letter was flown aboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969…This Apollo 9 patch has been in my personal collection since we returned from the mission.” A desirable flown example of the Apollo 9 insignia, the design of which represents the orbits of the CSM and LM during their rendezvous maneuvers. From the personal collection of Dave Scott. Starting Bid $200

8342. Al Worden Group Lot of (7) Training Certificates. Unprec-

edented collection of seven military and training certificates awarded to veteran Apollo astronaut Al Worden, each one page, ranging in size from 7 x 9 to 10 x 13, dated between 1956 and 1967, each signed in black ink or felt tip, “Al Worden, Apollo 15,” who adds short lines to each document.

The group includes: a Certificate of Proficiency in “Primary Pilot Training” from the United States Air Force, Air Training Command, dated March 2, 1956 (“My first flights in training, where I learned how to fly”); a “Jet Fighter Pilot” diploma from the United States Air Force, Air Training Command, dated August 14, 1956 (“Finally made it through flight training at Laredo”); a Convair certificate qualifying Worden as a “Supersonic Delta Darter Delta Pilot,” dated November 18, 1959, signed twice by Worden, who adds: “Went supersonic for the first time”; a certificate affirming Worden’s membership in “the M-2 Club, a select group of airmen who have flown at a speed greater than Mach–2—twice the speed of sound,” signed twice by Worden, who adds: “From my personal collection”; a certificate from the United States Navy, Naval Air Training Command, Helicopter Training Squadron Eight, stating that Worden “completed the prescribed course of Helicopter training for Astronaut,” dated March 23, 1967 (“From my personal collection”); a National Association of Underwater Instructors certificate affirming that Worden has completed a “40 Hour Course in Skin and Scuba Diving,” dated April 14, 1967, signed twice by Worden, who adds: “When I got certified the first time”; and a Certificate of Training from the United States Air Force affirming that Worden has completed the “Basic Tropical Survival and Ethnic Familiarization Course, dated June 16, 1967 (“This is where I developed a taste for iguana and snake”). In overall very good to fine condition, with some edge tears to the NAUI certificate. A fascinating and wholly unusual ‘paper trail’ of the various skill sets and requirements needed to become an Apollo astronaut. Starting Bid $200

8343. Al Worden Signed Photograph. Wonderful semi-

glossy 23.25 x 8.25 panoramic photo of Commander Dave Scott standing on the slope of Hadley Delta during an Apollo 15 EVA on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Orbiting overhead in Endeavour, Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” Rolled and in very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Apollo 16 8344. Apollo 16 Flown Lunar Module Grumman Identification Plate. Rare flown 5.25 x 1.75

metal Grumman Lunar Module identification plate carried aboard the Lunar Module Orion during the Apollo 16 mission, which reads: “Apollo XVI Lunar Module–II, Capt.

J. W. Young, Lt. Col. C. M. Duke, Jr., Lt. Cmdr. T. K. Mattingly / Part No. LDW280–60001–3 / Serial No. 001 / Dsgn. Cont. Bo. Orion–Casper / Contr. No. NAS 9–1100 / Launch Date 4–16–72, Splashdown 4–27–72 / Mfd. By Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Sam Avati, a former Lunar Module Manufacturing Manager at Grumman Aerospace Corporation: “This flown lunar module 11 data plate—Apollo XVI was given to me…in recognition for my contribution to the Apollo program.” Starting Bid $1000

EVA glove issued to the youngest moonwalker 8345. Charlie Duke’s A7LB EVA Glove TMG Assembly. Charlie Duke’s

left-handed A7LB EVA glove with external Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment (TMG) cover designed to protect the glove during extravehicular activities. The glove features blue silicone fingertips, a short gauntlet, and an International Latex Corporation (ILC) label sewn into inner wrist area: “Item Glove Assy, EV, P/N A7LB203034-03, CEI No. 3001B, Size C. Duke, Serial…Contract No. NAS9-6100 (NASA), Code Ident. 74897, ILC Industries, Inc.,” with ink notation, “336, Mays.” The silver-gray cover layer consists of the Chromel-R material used on all of the Apollo EVA gloves as well as the lunar boots—this material cost as much as $3,000 per yard in 1968. In very good to fine condition, with wear consistent with heavy use, including some tears to the gauntlet’s seams and glove’s palm; tears and fraying near the ILC tag.

Starting Bid $1000

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8347. John Young’s Apollo 16 Flown ‘AB Emblem’ Patch. Scarce flown

embroidered ‘AB Emblem’ Apollo 16 mission insignia patch carried to the moon on Apollo 16, measuring 4˝ in diameter, encapsulated in a tamper-proof sleeve and affixed to a certificate of authenticity signed by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the Apollo 16 ‘AB Emblem’ Embroidered Mission patch that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission April 16–27, 1972. This patch was a part of John W. Young’s personal collection since the mission.” These handsome patches were worn on post-flight jumpsuits and flown as souvenirs. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Good oral hygiene, after all, is as important on the Moon as it is on Earth!”

8346. Charlie Duke’s Apollo 16 Lunar Flown Toothbrush.

Charlie Duke’s lunar flown toothbrush carried to the surface of the moon and used inside the the Lunar Module Orion during the Apollo 16 mission. The blue Oral B-40 toothbrush measures 6˝ in length and is accompanied by its original clear plastic pouch with swatch of Velcro. Both items are mounted and matted with a signed photo and certificate of authenticity from Duke, both dated April 22, 2004, with the certificate reading: “This is to certify that the accompanying Apollo 16 Lunar Module Toothbrush and Carrying Case, was flown aboard the Lunar Module Orion to the Descartes Highlands of the Moon, where it landed on April 20, 1972. This toothbrush was the personal oral hygiene tool used by me inside our Lunar Module Orion, after each of my meals on the surface of the Moon, during my three-day stay there in April, 1972.

Good oral hygiene, after all, is as important on the Moon as it is on Earth! The toothbrush is completely original, and is also accompanied by the plastic carrying case within which it was housed. You will also note the Velcro strip affixed to the case, which helped secure it in the one-sixth gravity environment of the Descartes Highlands of the Moon. I have enjoyed preserving this artifact in my personal space collection since it was presented back to me by NASA after my mission in 1972, Charles M. Duke, Jr.” The photo, which shows Duke holding the toothbrush, is signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jim Ruddy, Brush three times daily with this toothbrush, but only while on the moon! Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 moonwalker.” Archivally framed to an overall size of 29 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by a bill of sale from Peachstate Historical Consulting, inc., which cites the toothbrush as deriving from the Charles M. Duke, Jr. Space Collection. Starting Bid $1000

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8348. John Young’s Apollo 16 Flown California State Flag. Rare

flown California state flag carried to the moon on Apollo 16, measuring 6 x 4, encapsulated in a tamper-proof sleeve and affixed to a certificate of authenticity signed by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the flag of the state of California that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission April 16–27, 1972. It has been a part of John W. Young’s personal collection since returning from the mission.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8349. John Young’s Apollo 16 Flown Georgia State Flag. Scarce

flown Georgia state flag carried to the moon on Apollo 16, measuring 6 x 4, encapsulated in a tamper-proof sleeve and affixed to a certificate of authenticity signed by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the flag of the state of Georgia that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission April 16–27, 1972. It has been a part of John W. Young’s personal collection since returning from the mission.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Lunar-landed American flag from Apollo 16 8350. John Young’s Apollo 16 Lunar Flown American Flag. Super desirable flown American flag carried to the lunar

surface during the Apollo 16 mission, measuring 5.5 x 4, encapsulated in a tamper-proof sleeve and affixed to a certificate of authenticity signed by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the small flag of the United States that accompanies this letter was flown to the lunar surface aboard the lunar module Orion during the Apollo 16 mission April 16–27, 1972. It has been a part of the John and Susy Young collection since returning from the mission.” In fine condition. A magnificent flown flag carried to lunar terrain during the penultimate Apollo moon-landing mission. Starting Bid $1000

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8351. John Young’s Apollo 16 Flown United Nations Flag. Very rare flown United Nations flag carried to the moon

on Apollo 16, measuring 11.75 x 7.75, with an accompanying certificate of authenticity signed by Susy Young, the wife of the late Command Module Pilot John Young, in part: “I hereby certify that the flag of the United Nations that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission April 16–27, 1972. It has been a part of John W. Young’s personal collection since returning from the mission.” In fine condition. A decidedly uncommon flown flag from the collection of moonwalker John Young. Starting Bid $300

Apollo 17

8352. Apollo 17 Lunar Module Umbilical Assembly. Beta cloth–covered umbilical assembly for

the Apollo 17 Lunar Module ‘Challenger,’ intended as a spare flight article. The assembly measures approximately 100″ long, with stencilled part numbers on the side, “LDW 330-60027-7-5, S/N 0002, CL ‘C,’” and beige wire box: “LDW340P, 15661, 1313.” Assembly consists of hoses and connectors for securing the Astronauts Pressure Garment Assembly to the Lunar Module’s Environmental Control System, Communications Subsystem and Instrument Subsystem. Housed in its original deaccession packaging.

In fine condition. An impressive and substantial piece of LM hardware. Accompanied by copies of documentation from Grumman Aerospace Corporation. Starting Bid $1000

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8353. Apollo 17 Flight Plan.

Bracket-bound NASA manual entitled “Apollo 17 Final Flight Plan,” 596 pages, 9 x 11.5, dated October 23, 1972, prepared by the Flight Planning Branch, Crew Procedures Division at the Manned Spacecraft Center. The title page is marked “Henley,” with a hand-edited “Apollo Mission Support Complex Telephone Listings “ sheet stapled to upper right corner. The manual is divided into sections for “Flight Plan Notes,” “Charts & Tables,” “Earth Orbit Phase,” “Consumables analysis,” “Summary timeline,” and “Alternate Mission Summaries,” with each containing its own subsections. Includes a copy of the “Apollo 17 Camera Settings for Night Launch” sheet, and the opening “List of Effective Pages” portion is annotated in red felt tip. Spine is marked in black felt tip, “Apollo 17, Final Flight Plan, 10–23–72.” In fine condition, with expected signs of use and age. Starting Bid $200

8354. Apollo 17 Flown Beta Cloth. Flown Beta cloth patch of the Apollo 17 mission insignia, 6.26 x 6.5, carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module America during the final Apollo moon-landing mission, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, “Flown aboard ‘America,’ Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII–CDR.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Extraordinary Apollo 17 flown flag presentation to a NASA veteran 8355. Apollo 17 Flown Flag Display. Impressively displayed

flown fabric American flag carried to the moon on Apollo 17, 5.5 x 4, mounted on an official 20˝ diameter wooden presentation plaque with decorative metal plates and text: “This United States flag was flown aboard the Apollo 17 mission to the Moon, December 7–19, 1972. Presented to Brock R. ‘Randy’ Stone, In appreciation for your tireless devotion to NASA and your important role in helping make history in space exploration as an engineer, technical expert, flight director, and senior manager spanning a distinguished career with NASA of 37 years. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, March 2004.” In addition to remarkable imagery portraying the programs that Stone worked on throughout his career—Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz, and Space Shuttle—the plaque also bears the facsimile signature of Jefferson D. Howell, Jr., director of the Johnson Space Center. In fine condition. Accompanied by an easel-style display stand; the plaque is also backed in felt and has a routed slot opening so that it may hang on the wall. Starting Bid $1000

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8356. Apollo 17 Flown Lunar Module Contingencies Page. Desirable

flown Lunar Module Contingency Checklist page carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission, 6 x 8, signed and flightcertified in bold black felt tip, “Flown to Taurus Littrow, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” The double-sided Flight Data File page, dated August 31, 1972, pages 3-1 and 3-2, lists a total of eight steps for the unstaged docked deactivation of the lunar moudule, with the reverse showing five panels indicating the proper open and closed sequence for initial unstaged deactivation. In very fine condition. Lunar module post-docking powerdown was to be performed according to procedures in the contingency checklist under ‘Docked Deactivation Staged’ with minor modifications. These procedures were implemented immediately after docking and, at the same time, all the rocks and the experiments that were being returned from the lunar surface were transferred to the command module. Starting Bid $300

8357. Apollo 17 Signed Photograph. Excellent

color matte-finish 13.5 x 10.5 photo of LMP Schmitt deploying the American flag during the first EVA of the Apollo 17 mission, with the Earth visible in the background, affixed to the original 20 x 16 mount, inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To Cal, Ford Motor Company and all the good troops—Please accept our sincere thanks for a magnificent job in getting us around New York City. Best regards and till we meet again, The Apollo XVII Crew,” and signed in the lower border, “Gene Cernan,” “Ron Evans,” and “Harrison H. Schmitt.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8358.

Gene Cernan Signed Photograph. Very

appealing color satinfinish 9.25 x 7.25 full-length photo of Commander Cernan saluting and holding the American flag during the Apollo 17 mission, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Last man on moon, Apollo XVII.” Handsomely doublematted and framed with an Apollo 17 insignia patch to an overall size of 15 x 17.75. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8359. Gene Cernan Signed Topographic Lunar Map. Attractive color first edition of the Apollo 17 Lunar Topographic Photomap, 43 x 29, dated September 1972, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII.” The photomap shows a contoured 1:25,000 scale transverse Mercator projection of the Taurus Littrow landing site. Prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency, Topographic Center, Washington, D.C. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8360. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Anniversary Cover.

Sought-after Apollo 17 anniversary cover with a cachet of the mission insignia and text to top and bottom, “NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club, Official Commemorative Cover,” 6.5 x 3.5, signed in black felt tip by the entire crew: “Gene Cernan,” “Jack Schmitt,” and “Ron Evans.” The front bears an identification stamp to left side, “Insurance Cover No. 177,” and the reverse a provenance stamp from “The Eugene A. Cernan Space Collection.” The cover also features postmarks dated December 19th in the years 1997, 2002, and 2007. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a notarized certificate of authenticity, serial numbered “177,” and signed in black ink by Cernan, which features an image of him posing with four stacks of the insurance covers, and reads: “I chose not to release my crew’s Insurance Covers to collectors as the other Apollo crews had done with theirs. Instead, I kept most of the covers intact in order to postmark them on significant Apollo 17 anniversaries over the decades. I eventually chose to release the covers in 2009, at which time an ‘Insurance Cover’ hand-stamp was affixed to officially memorialize them as the Apollo 17 Insurance Covers.” After this presentation was released, Gene Cernan issued a clarification indicating he did not consider them to be official ‘insurance covers.’ As the signatures are undoubtedly authentic and originated from Cernan’s collection, we are offering this as an ‘insurance-like cover.’

CDR Cernan and CMP Evans are believed to have signed approximately 500 of these covers prior to their flight, while LMP Harrison Schmitt initially opted not to sign in order to avoid any of the philatelic controversy that had plagued the Apollo 15 crewmen. Schmitt later signed the covers at Cernan’s request before the 10th anniversary of the flight, and Cernan had them postmarked on significant anniversaries of the launch. Deriving from the personal collection of the Apollo 17 mission commander, this is a highly sought-after and fully signed cover representing man’s last lunar excursion. Starting Bid $200

Apollo Astronauts Verne’s De la Terre a la Lune, signed by 10 Apollo astronauts 8361. Apollo Astronauts Signed Book. Rare signed book: De la Terre a la Lune [From the Earth to the Moon] by Jules Verne, with 41 illustrations by Henri de Montaut. Early French edition. Paris: J. Hetzel et Cie, Bibliotheque D’education et de Recreation, circa 1872.

Leatherbound hardcover with fully gilt textblock edges, 7.5 x 11, 180 pages. Signed on the title page and the adjacent page in pencil by 10 Apollo astronauts: “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP,” “Gene Cernan, Apollo X–LMP, Apollo XVII–CDR,” “Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP, Apollo 15 CDR,” “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” “James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13 CDR,” and “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In very good condition, with foxing, toning and edge chipping; an ownership signature to top of title page, and the “Jules Verne” above Bean’s signature penned in an unknown hand. Accompanied by a clamshell case and by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. A wonderful offering signed by several storied Apollo astronauts who helped turn the science fiction of Jules Verne into modern-day reality. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8362. Apollo Astronauts Signed Program.

Quad-fold program for a ‘Symposium and Awards Banquet’ held by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots at the Beverly Hilton on September 24–26, 1970, 4.5 x 10, signed on the front cover in various ink types by five Apollo astronauts: “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “James Lovell,” “Jack Swigert,” and “Tom Stafford.” The program is also signed by famed test pilot Major Jerauld R. Gentry. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a subtle horizontal fold.

Starting Bid $200

8363. Apollo Program Photograph Collection. Collection of 80 vintage glossy NASA photographs, each approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, honoring all 11 of the crewed Apollo missions: Apollo 7 (4), Apollo 8 (2), Apollo 9 (3), Apollo 10 (6), Apollo 11 (17), Apollo 12 (15), Apollo 13 (20), Apollo 14 (2), Apollo 15 (4), Apollo 16 (5), and Apollo 17 (2). The collection, which contains a large amount of red-numbered examples, contains images of the various astronauts and crews and their respective command/service and lunar modules, with other photos featuring images of launches, crew training, lunar EVAs, the Earth, the lunar surface, recovery efforts, and mission insignias.

Also included are 24 restored red-numbered photos from Apollo 9 (10), Apollo 11 (11), and Apollo 12 (3), as well as a miscellaneous group of 32 photos documenting the Apollo and Skylab programs, with images including: spacecraft and crews, hardware and equipment, launches, aerial views, the Saturn rocket on the mobile launcher platform, extravehicular activities, mass simulators, water egress training, recovery ships and helicopters, and more. The majority of photos either bear NASA caption text or “A Kodak Paper” or “This Paper Manufactured

by Kodak” watermarks on the reverse. In overall fine condition, with some light curling to photos.

From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

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8364.

Astronaut and Cosmonaut Signed Print.

Attractive 16 x 12 diagram print detailing the various parts of the Apollo Command and Service Module, signed in black felt tip by 13 astronauts and cosmonauts, with many adding their missions: Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan, Dave Scott, Alan Bean, Charlie Duke, Rusty Schweickart, Wally Schirra, Tom Stafford, Walt Cunningham, Richard Gordon, Bruce McCandless, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. Includes five moonwalkers, Gemini 6 crew, Russian ASTP crew, a Mercury astronaut, and the first astronaut to pilot an untethered EMU, among others. In fine condition.Starting Bid $200

Stellar custom-made Fender ‘space guitar’ signed by 12 astronauts

8365. Astronaut Signed Fender Guitar by Chip Ellis. Out-of-

this-world NASA-themed Fender Stratocaster electric guitar custom made by master builder Chip Ellis, signed on the body and black pickguard in gold ink by 12 legendary astronauts, a fraternity that includes: “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” “Gene Cernan,” “Michael Collins,” “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16,” “Joe Engle, Space Shuttle, X-15,” “John Glenn,” “Richard Gordon,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13,” “James Lovell, Apollo 13,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 15,” and “Tom Stafford.” Signed by both the first American to orbit Earth (Glenn) and the last man to walk on the Moon (Cernan), this is a piece of enormous significance. Reverse of headstock features Serial Number US12305229, and is signed in black felt tip by Ellis, with added date of 2012. The body of this gorgeous guitar features a variety of space and NASA-related images to front and back, such as insignia for the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, the NASA ‘meatball’ logo, and images of the lunar module and rover on the surface of the moon. Includes a deluxe Fender tweed-and-leather hard-shell carrying case. In fine condition, with some ink adhesion issues to Duke, Engle, Scott, Haise, and Glenn. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication, as well as by a copy of a notarized certificate of authenticity from Ellis’s father, Captain Charles E. Ellis, Jr., the Vice President/Corporate Secretary of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation.

Chip Ellis, a senior master builder and project engineer for Fender’s Research and Development Division, made just two of these absolutely stunning electric ‘space guitars,’ both of which were presented at the Salute to the Pioneers of Space event held at the National Naval Aviation Museum on December 14 and 15, 2012, a two-day gala that celebrated the 40th anniversary of the flight of Apollo 17, the final lunar-landing mission. A total of 12 NASA astronauts signed the two guitars, with one now displayed in the Fender Museum of Music and the Arts, and the other offered here to be sold to raise funds for the National Naval Aviation Museum and National Flight Academy.

Ellis has built and designed custom guitars for many of Fender’s top musical artists, such as Eddie Van Halen, Joe Perry, John Fogerty, Duane Eddy, Jack White, and many others. His distinctive work with Van Halen has continued since 2006 with the introduction of the EVH brand of guitars. Ellis continues to work closely with Van Halen, designing and building new models for the brand, as well as customizing the guitars EVH records with and brings on tour; three of the guitars he built for Eddie Van Halen are displayed at the Smithsonian, and another is currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

The winning bid is to be designated as a contribution to the NAMF, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the National Naval Aviation Museum and National Flight Academy. Starting Bid $2500 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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Beta cloth American flag with 15 astronauts, including six moonwalkers

8366. Astronauts. Very appealing 8.5 x 5.75 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 6 x 3.75 image of the American flag, signed in ink and felt tip by 15 astronauts, including (many adding their mission designation): Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Vance Brand, Charles Conrad, Bob Crippen, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Jack Lousma, James Lovell, Bruce McCandless II, Edgar Mitchell, Rusty Schweickart, Alan Shepard, Tom Stafford, and Al Worden. The swatch is also signed by famed flight director Gene Kranz, flying ace and record-setting test pilot Chuck Yeager, World War II fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient James H. Howard, mechanical engineer and aerodynamicist Roger Boisjoly, and Oliver North, a National Security Council staff member during the Iran-Contra affair. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

8367. Robert McCall Signed Photographic Prints.

Very attractive pair of color glossy 24.25 x 5.5 panoramic photo prints of Robert McCall’s gorgeous 1979 mural painting entitled ‘Opening the Space Frontier—The Next Giant Step,’ which depicts astronauts, spacecraft, and moments from NASA’s various historic programs, with one signed in black or blue felt tip by Harrison Schmitt, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, Alan Bean, Scott Carpenter, Stuart Roosa, Walt Cunningham, Richard Gordon, Deke Slayton, Paul Weitz, cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Vladimir Shatalov, artist Robert McCall, and one other, with the latter adding an inscription to “Richard”; the other print is signed only by Leonov and Shatalov. In overall fine condition, with a light crease to the multi-signed one. Starting Bid $200

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Oversized poster signed by 17, including moonwalkers Young, Shepard, Schmitt, Mitchell, and Duke 8368. Astronauts. Color 25

x 38 poster entitled ‘Exploration of Space—USA— from Mercury to the Moon,’ published

by Dpsce Photos in 1967, signed in various inks by 17 astronauts, including: John Young, Jack Swigert, Alan Shepard, Harrison Schmitt, Stu Roosa, Bill Pogue, Edgar Mitchell, James McDivitt, James Lovell, Jack Lousma, Fred Haise, Owen K. Garriott, Donn Eisele, Charlie Duke, Walt Cunningham, Jerry Carr, and Tony England. Mounted on a wood backing, framed, and in very good to fine condition, with fading to several of the signatures (most significantly to Schmitt and Roosa). Consignor notes that his grandfather worked for Grumman on the Apollo LEM project in the 1960s and obtained these autographs. Starting Bid $200

8369. Moonwalkers. Superb limited edition color 21.5 x 28 print of a painting by R. L. Rasmussen entitled ‘Navy to the Moon,’ numbered 126/250, showing a Saturn rocket soaring between the moon and Earth with two Apollo astronauts traversing the lunar surface below, signed in the lower border in pencil by four of the 14 naval aviators of the Apollo program: Neil Armstrong, James Lovell, Alan Shepard, and Gene Cernan. The artist also signs in the lower right corner.

Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 36. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

8370. NASA Photograph Collection. Collection of over 150 official NASA photos and lithographs, each approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, consisting mostly of crew and astronaut portraits from various Apollo, Gemini, Mercury, Skylab, and Space Shuttle missions, which include some duplicates and red-numbered examples. Missions include: Gemini 6 and 10, Skylab 3, STS-1, and Apollo missions 7–11, 13, 14, and 15. Astronauts include: Buzz Aldrin, Joe Allen, Bill Anders, Neil Armstrong, Charles Bassett, Alan Bean, Frank Borman, Scott Carpenter, Gene Cernan, Roger Chaffee, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Gordon Cooper, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Donn Eisele, John Glenn, Richard Gordon, Gus Grissom, Fred Haise, Jim Irwin, James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, Christa McAuliffe, Jim McDivitt, Edgar Mitchell, Judy Resnik, Wally Schirra, Rusty Schweickart, Dave Scott, Elliot See, Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Ed White II, Cliff Williams, and John Young. The collection also features various images of concept artwork, Apollo EVAs, rocket launches, splashdowns, and more. Many of the photos feature purple NASA caption text and period Kodak watermarks to reverse. In overall fine condition, with some creases, and a missing corner to one capsule photo. Accompanied by over 30 modern reprint photos. Starting Bid $200

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NASA Flight Directors and Personnel 8371. Gene Kranz’s STS-47 Flown Flag. Gene Kranz’s flown Space Center flag, 5.5 x 4, carried into low Earth orbit during the STS-47 mission, double-matted to an overall size of 14 x 11, and signed on the mat in black felt tip, “From my personal collection, Eugene F. Kranz.” The flag is affixed to a presentation certificate with a “Grand Opening” ribbon and printed text: “This flag was flown aboard the orbiter Endeavour, on STS-47, the 50th flight of the Space Shuttle, September 12-20, 1992.” Lower portion bears preprinted signatures of Aaron Cohen, the director of the Johnson Space Center, and Harold S. Stall, president of the Manned Space Flight Education Foundation. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Amazing handwritten autobiography for “Von Braun, Wernher, American rocket engineer” 8372. Wernher von Braun Handwritten Manuscript.

Autograph manuscript in pencil, nine pages, 8 x 10.25, dated February 18, 1965, signed within the text a total of 14 times, which includes three variations of his full name and 11 instances of his surname. The manuscript, headed “Von Braun, Wernher, American rocket engineer, Born March 23, 1912, Wirsitz, Germany,” comprises an autobiographical draft with sections relating to “His principal achievements,” “The background,” “Motivation and biographical sketch,” “Books and publications by Von Braun,” and “Books for further reading.”

The opening section, in full: “As a result of his preceding experimental work with liquid fueled rockets, Von Braun, in 1937, became the technical director of the German Army Rocket Center Peenemünde in the Baltic. Under his technical direction the world’s first operational guided ballistic missile, the V-2, and the world’s first guided anti-aircraft missile, the Wasserfall, were developed. Between 1950 and 1955 he directed the development of the first operational ballistic missile in the United States, the Redstone. Using a modified Redstone as first stage, Von Braun and his team in January 1958, were instrumental in placing America’s first artificial satellite, Explorer I, in orbit around the earth.

In 1959 the same team placed Pioneer IV, America’s first interplanetary probe, in orbit around the sun, using its Jupiter rock as first stage. Since 1960 Von Braun, as director of NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, supervises the development of the family of Saturn liquid fueled rockets for Program Apollo, designed to provide a broad national manned space flight capability and to land two Americans on the moon.”

Another section, “Motivation and biographical sketch,” in part: “Von Braun’s dedication to rockets goes back to his boyhood interest in astronomy, awakened by his scientific-minded mother and fostered by his boarding school in Germany, which permitted him to build a school observatory. After graduation from Gymnasium in spring of 1930, he enrolled at the Berlin Institute of Technology and in his spare time assisted Hermann Oberth in his experiments with small liquid fuel rocket engines. His involvement with this program continued after Oberth returned to his teaching post in Romania and the German Society for Space Travel took over sponsorship.” In very good to fine condition, with staple holes, paperclip impressions, a light diagonal crease, and a few small stains. Starting Bid $500

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8373. Apollo Command Module Fragments Starting Bid $200

8374. Apollo Launch and Recovery Covers Starting Bid $200

8375. Apollo Recovery Operations Team Badge Starting Bid $200

8376. Apollo Water Egress Training Photographs Starting Bid $200

8377. Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation Press Photographs Starting Bid $200

8378. Project Apollo Snoopy Stickers Starting Bid $200

8379. Winco Apollo Pin Display Starting Bid $200

8380. Apollo 7 Starting Bid $200

8381. Apollo 7 Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

8382. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8383. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8384. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8385. Apollo 8 Flight Plan Starting Bid $200

8386. Apollo 8 Flight Plan Starting Bid $200

8387. Apollo 8 Group of (7) Charts Starting Bid $200

8388. Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit Chart Starting Bid $200

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8389. Apollo 8 Medallion Starting Bid $200

8393. Apollo 9 Atlantic Recovery Force Certificate Starting Bid $200

8390. Frank Borman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8394. Apollo 10 Kapton Foil Display Signed by Tom Stafford Starting Bid $200

8391. James Lovell and Frank Borman Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8392. James Lovell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8395. Apollo 10 Patch Starting Bid $200

8396. Apollo 10 Recovery Poster Starting Bid $200

8397. Apollo 10 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8398. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book Starting Bid $200

8399. Buzz Aldrin Signed Books Starting Bid $200

8400. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8401. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8402. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8403. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8404. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

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8405. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8406. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8407. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8408. Apollo 11 Starting Bid $200

8409. Apollo 11 20th Anniversary Poster Starting Bid $200

8410. Apollo 11 Group of (3) Earth Orbit Charts Starting Bid $200

8411. Apollo 11 Lunar Flown Film Fragment Starting Bid $200

8412. Apollo 11 Lunar Orbit Chart Starting Bid $200

8413. Apollo 11 State Dinner Group Lot Starting Bid $200

8414. Apollo 11 Set of (3) Earth Orbit Charts Starting Bid $200

8415. Apollo 11: Viola Armstrong Handwritten Note Starting Bid $200

8416. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8417. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8418. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8419. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8420. Winco Apollo 11 Anniversary Display Starting Bid $200

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8421. Apollo 12 Flown Page Signed by Richard Gordon Starting Bid $200

8422. Apollo 12 Lunar Orbit Chart Starting Bid $200

8423. Apollo 12 Preliminary Flight Plan Starting Bid $200

8424. Apollo 12 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8425. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

8426. Alan Bean Pair of Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8427. Alan Bean Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

8428. Alan Bean Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200

8429. Charles Conrad Starting Bid $200

8430. Charles Conrad Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8431. Charles Conrad Signed Print Starting Bid $200

8432. Charles Conrad’s Federation Aeronautique Internationale Medallion Starting Bid $200

8433. Richard Gordon Starting Bid $200

8434. Richard Gordon Starting Bid $200

8435. Apollo 13 Fisher Space Pens Starting Bid $200

8436. Apollo 13 Flown Kapton Foil Starting Bid $200

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8437. Apollo 13 Flown Mylar and Ablative Plugs Starting Bid $200

8438. Apollo 13 Launch Guide Starting Bid $200

8439. Apollo 13 Lunar Receiving Laboratory Badge Starting Bid $200

8440. Apollo 13 Mission Control Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8441. Apollo 13 Model Signed by Fred Haise Starting Bid $200

8442. Apollo 13 Recovery Patch Starting Bid $200

8443. Apollo 13 Signed Cover Starting Bid $200

8444. Apollo 13 Water Egress Training Checklist Starting Bid $200

8445. Fred Haise Starting Bid $200

8446. Fred Haise Signed Lunar Module Transgraphic Brochure Starting Bid $200

8447. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8448. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8449. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8450. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8451. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8452. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

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8453. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8454. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8455. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8456. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8457. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8458. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8459. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8460. Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8461. Fred Haise Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8462. Fred Haise Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

8463. James Lovell and Fred Haise Signed Book Starting Bid $200

8464. James Lovell and Fred Haise Signed Newsweek Starting Bid $200

8465. James Lovell and Fred Haise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8466. James Lovell Signature Starting Bid $200

8467. James Lovell Signed Chart Starting Bid $200

8468. James Lovell Signed Lunar Landmark Page Starting Bid $200

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8469. Ken Mattingly Starting Bid $200

8470. Deke Slayton’s Approach and Landing Tests Map Signed by Fred Haise Starting Bid $200

8471. Jack Swigert Signed Sieger Stamp Block Starting Bid $200

8472. Apollo 14 Starting Bid $200

8473. Apollo 14 Plotting Chart Starting Bid $200

8474. Edgar Mitchell Starting Bid $200

8475. Edgar Mitchell Starting Bid $200

8476. Edgar Mitchell Signed NASA Fact Sheet Starting Bid $200

8477. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8478. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8479. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8480. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8483. Apollo 15 Command Module Lunar Orbit Chart Starting Bid $200

8484. Apollo 15 Pencil Mark Starting Bid $200

8481. Alan Shepard Starting Bid $200

8482. Apollo 15 Ascent Monitor Chart Starting Bid $200

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8485. Apollo 15 Signed Cover Starting Bid $200

8486. Apollo 15 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8487. Apollo 15 Trajectory Plotting Chart Starting Bid $200

8488. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8489. Dave Scott Signed Book Starting Bid $200

8490. Charlie Duke Pair of Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8491. Charlie Duke Signed Parachute Starting Bid $200

8492. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8493. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8494. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8495. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8496. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8497. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8498. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8499. Ken Mattingly Starting Bid $200

8500. John Young Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

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8501. John Young’s Apollo 16 Beta Cloth Signed by Charlie Duke Starting Bid $200

8502. Apollo 17 Press Kit Starting Bid $200

8504. Gene Cernan Starting Bid $200

8505. Gene Cernan and Ron Evans Signed Cover Starting Bid $200

8506. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8507. Gene Cernan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8508. Harrison Schmitt Starting Bid $200

8509. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8510. Apollo 17 Display - Official NASA Artists Proof, Commissioned & Signed by Gene Cernan Starting Bid $200

8511. Apollo Astronauts Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8512. Apollo Astronauts Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8513. Apollo Astronauts Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8514. Apollo Mission Patch Display Starting Bid $200

8515. Apollo Program Oversized Photographs Starting Bid $200

8516. Apollo Program Set of (3) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

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8517. Apollo/Saturn V Roll of Honor Book Starting Bid $200

8518. Alan Bean and Charlie Duke Signed Book Starting Bid $200

8519. Charlie Duke and Edgar Mitchell Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8520. From the Earth to the Moon Prop Collection Starting Bid $200

8521. Moonwalkers Group Lot Starting Bid $200

8522. Apollo 13 Program Signed by Gene Kranz Starting Bid $200

8523. Apollo Achievement Award Starting Bid $200

8524. Gene Kranz and Sy Liebergot Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8525. Gene Kranz Signed License Plate Starting Bid $200

8526. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8527. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8528. Gene Kranz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8530. NASA Personnel Coveralls Starting Bid $200

8531. Wernher von Braun Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

8532. Guenter Wendt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8529. Mercury-Redstone 4 Liberty Bell Model Starting Bid $200

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Skylab 8534 Joe Kerwin Signed Skylab II Beta Cloth Insignia. A flight-ready 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth with the Skylab 2 mission insignia, signed in black ink by Joe Kerwin. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from David K. Broadwell of the Aerospace Medical Association Foundation, which reads: “This letter accompanies an autographed mission patch produced for the Skylab II mission that flew between May 25th and June 22nd, 1973. It was donated to the Aerospace Medical Association Foundation in 2019 by former astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, M.D., the first physician in space and the Science-Pilot for the Skylab II mission.” Starting Bid $200

Made for Schweickart during Skylab 2 training 8535. Rusty Schweickart Skylab Trouser Assembly.

Impressive pair of goldcolored trousers made for astronaut Rusty Schweickart during training exercises for the Skylab 2 mission at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The trousers are made of woven Durette material and feature metal snaps and Velcro belt cinches to waist and pockets, zippers to front, side and cargo pockets, and removable lower pant sections; the manufacturing tags to inner waist, which have been crossed over in red felt tip, are marked as follows: “Trouser Assy, P/N: SEB13100142–301 (302), S/N: 1047, Crewman: Schweickart, Contract No: NAS9–8309, Date of Mfg: 4–7–72, Mfg By: Welson & Co, Inc.” and “Shorts, P/N: SEB13100142–718 (721), S/N: 1047, Crewman: Schweickart.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use.

Trousers like these were later used as part of the Skylab crews’ in-orbit wardrobe. The full ensemble included a matching jacket, short-sleeve knit shirt, and soft fabric ankle-boots, all of which were made of the comfortable, fire-resistant woven Durette fabric. A hidden zipper below knee area also allowed the custom-fit trousers to convert easily from pants to shorts. An exceptional pair of trousers made for the backup commander of the first manned Skylab mission. Starting Bid $500

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8536. Skylab.

Attractive flown fabric American flag, 5.5 x 4, carried on board the Skylab space station and affixed to its original 13.75 x 10.75 certificate, which reads: “In grateful appreciation for the contributions made to the Space Station Task Force, NASA Headquarters. Presented to Manfred von Ehrenfried.”

Dated January 25, 1984, the certificate bears an embossed golden NASA seal, a printed signature of James M. Beggs, and a caption below the flag, which reads: “This flag was flown aboard the first U.S. ‘Space Station,’ the Skylab, launched from Kennedy Space Center on May 14, 1973.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 15.25. In fine condition.

Originates from the personal collection of Manfred ‘Dutch’ von Ehrenfried, a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Flight Controller, Apollo Pressure Suit Test Subject, NASA hi-altitude aircraft crew member, Mission Staff Engineer and Branch Chief from 1961–1971. Starting Bid $200

8538. Skylab Butter Cookies. Space food container

of two butter cookies from the Skylab program, sealed in a vacuum-packed 5 x 3.25 package, with parts label reading: “Butter Cookies, 2070, S/N: 2949.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8533. Skylab Chart and Experiments Manual.

Two items: an official NASA manual entitled “Skylab Experiments,” printed by the Office of Manned Space Flight, 211 pages, 7.75 x 10.25, dated August 1972, containing a total of seven chapters—The Skylab Experiment Program, Life Sciences, Solar Physics, Earth Observations, Astrophysics, Material Science and Manufacturing in Space, and Engineering and Technology Experiments—with an additional appendix of 13 sections relating to radiation, thermal control coatings, crew quarters, astronaut maneuvering equipment, navigation sightings, and more; and a large color first edition of the Skylab 4 (SL-4) Mission Chart, 56 x 23.75, dated November 1, 1973, showing the orbit groundtrack data for the mission’s first 71 revolutions.

Lithographed by DMAAC 11-73 (3CTEA-DJ8), and prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and toning to the covers of the booklet; the map is in fine, folded condition.

Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8539. Skylab Fecal Mass Collection Bag. Skylab fecal mass collection bag, measures 7.75˝ x 12.25˝ overall, with plastic parts label marked, “P/N 115D402103-101, S/N FH2585, MDAC No. IB79138,” and rim of rubber fitting reading: “1150402101-3, Rev.C, 2072 73X, 927/M-72/73-9F.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Vectorcardiogram from the Skylab 2 mission, used during exercise tests on astronaut Paul Weitz

8537. Skylab II Flown Vectorcardiogram Electrode Kit.

Remarkable flown Vectorcardiogram (VCG) electrode kit launched aboard Skylab I by a modified Saturn V on May 14, 1973, and returned to Earth on the Apollo CSM-116 spacecraft on June 22, 1973, used on astronaut Paul Weitz during the Skylab II mission, and signed and flight-certified on the top flap in black felt tip by Science Pilot Joe Kerwin: “This kit was used on all the Skylab 2 ‘active’ medical experiments (treadmill, LBNP). It’s Paul Weitz’s, and I brought it home when we reentered on June 22, 1973. (Each crew member had his own kit.) The exercise test was easy; the lower body negative pressure test tended to cause syncope. Joe Kerwin, Science Pilot, Skylab 2, May 25–June 22, 1973.”

The Beta cloth VCG electrode kit measures 7˝ x 7˝ x 7.75˝, and features pouches to front and sides, each respectively marked “SPT,” “PLT,” and “CDR.” The top flap bears female button ends, Velcro arms extending to back, and the front and sides each marked “VCG Electrode Kit SL-2”; the top flap also features an annotated parts label: “VCG Electrode Kit, M093, Assy PN: SJC42100163–302, S/N: 007, Date of Assy: 4/16/73.” The interior of the kit consists of a multi-use storage container, which includes numerous packets of wet wipes, VCG sponges, and four electrode assemblies. In fine condition, with expected signs of use.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from David K. Broadwell of the Aerospace Medical Association Foundation, which reads: “This letter accompanies the Skylab II Vectorcardiogram (VCG) kit that was flown on-orbit aboard America’s first space station between May 25th and June 22nd, 1973. It was donated to the Aerospace Medical Association Foundation in 2019 by former astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, M.D., the first physician in space and the Science-Pilot for the Skylab II mission. Dr. Kerwin was responsible for all the medical research done aboard the Skylab orbiting laboratory and used this kit on Skylab Pilot Paul Weitz.

The kit was used for two medical experiments, M092 ‘In-flight Lower Body Negative Pressure’ and M093 ‘Vectorcardiogram’ (exercise test).” Starting Bid $1000

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8540. Skylab EMU Manual. Spiral-bound manual entitled

“Skylab EMU,” 60 pages, 8.75 x 11, dated September 9, 1971, prepared by ILC Industries, Inc. The manual contains information relative to the Extravehicular Mobility Unit designed for the Skylab program, and contains sections dedicated to its various parts, such as: Torso Limb Suit Assembly, Integrated Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment, Pressure Helmet Assembly, Wristlets, Comfort Gloves, IV and EV Pressure Gloves, Neck Dam, SEVA Stowage Bag, and more. The manual foreword reads, in part: “This data is prepared to describe the PGA [Pressure Garment Assembly] and accessories provided in support of the Skylab program. The information contained herein is preliminary as some assemblies may be redesigned, deleted or new designs added as necessary to support Skylab mission needs.” Additionally, the manual contains a total of 47 highly detailed figures for the various pieces and components of the Skylab EMU. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8541.

Skylab Introduction Manual.

Official NASA manual entitled “Skylab Program, Introduction, by Glen H. Cress,” 76 pages, 10.5 x 8, dated April 1970, prepared by the Mission Simulation Branch, Flight Control Division at the Manned Spacecraft Center.

The manual is divided into five topics—Skylab Program Objectives, Skylab Program Schedule, Mission Profile, Orbital Assembly Configuration, and Orbital Assembly Systems—with the foreword explaining: “The material in this study manual was taken directly from a video tape made for TV classroom presentation. The text is an exact transcription of the speaker’s words, which were meant to be heard, not read. Although it may read rather strangely, the text is technically correct and the sequence of words and pictures is the same as the TV presentation.” The manual is stapled in the upper left corner, and the front cover bears an ownership notation. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

8543. Skylab Solar Panel. Lightweight solar panel designed for application on the Skylab space station, measuring 13.5˝ x 10.25˝ x 1.5˝, marked on the reverse as “S/N 002.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8542. Skylab Mission Charts. Attractive pair of color second edition mission charts for the Skylab 1 (SL-1) and Skylab 2 (SL-2) missions, both 51.5 x 23.75, dated June 8, 1973, showing ground-tracking lines for the first 71 orbits of the Skylab space station, with right border featuring a table that provides SL-1 revolution numbers, the date, and Greenwich Mean Time at the start of each SL-1 revolution covering the time period from June 8, 1973 to July 4, 1973, which amounts to a total of 735 orbits. Prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center for NASA. Rolled and in overall fine condition, with light wear to edges. Starting Bid $200

8544. Skylab Space Food. Group lot of six space food containers from the Skylab program, each 4˝ in diameter, with three of the ring-tab aluminum cans containing “Chili with Meat,” two containing “Filet Mignon,” and one containing “Pork Loin with Dressing and Gravy.” Sealed and in overall fine condition, with instructions to can bottoms almost entirely faded. Starting Bid $200

Apollo-Soyuz 8545. Apollo–Soyuz Test Project Group of (3) Manuals. Grouping of three official

manuals for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, including: a NASA manual entitled “ASTP, July 15 Launch, Reference, Flight Plan,” dated February 21, 1975, issued as JSC–09137; a staple-bound NASA manual entitled “ASTP, July 15 Launch, Final, Flight Plan,” dated May 15, 1975, issued as JSC–09137, with typed memorandum attached to front cover related to “ASTP Final Flight Plan”; and a stapled Russian-English language manual for the “Apollo Soyuz Test Project, Preliminary, Onboard Joint Operations Instructions, Appendices A & B,” dated June 2, 1975, issued as ASTP 40600.1. Also included is a stapled 4-page packet headed “ASTP Flight Plan Distribution List,” dated March 5, 1975. In overall fine condition, with expected light wear and stains. Starting Bid $200

8546. Deke Slayton Signed Photographs. Group of

three official color NASA lithographs, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip by Deke Slayton. Images include: the American crew of the Apollo-Soyuz mission; the Space Shuttle Enterprise on Launch Pad 39A; and a successful landing of the Columbia. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8547. Valeri Kubasov Signed ASTP Book. So-

viet facsimile editions of the three books carried on the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (with facsimile signatures of the crewmen on the covers), released by Mashinstroeniye Publishers in 1977, signed and inscribed on the front of a folder containing the set in blue ballpoint by ASTP Flight Engineer Valeri Kubasov. In very good to fine condition, with some splitting to edges of the slipcase for the set. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

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8548. Deke Slayton’s Apollo-Soyuz Crew Patch and Beta Cloth Patch. Two

items from the personal collection of astronaut Deke Slayton: a white 5.5 x 5.5 swatch of Beta cloth featuring the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project mission insignia; and an embroidered Apollo–Soyuz Test Project mission crew patch, measuring 4˝ in diameter. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Bobbie Slayton for the crew patch, in part: “This is to certify that this Apollo Soyuz crew patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other flown memorabilia.” The Beta cloth patch is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Right Stuff, Inc. Starting Bid $200

Worn by Slayton during ASTP training 8549. Deke Slayton’s Apollo-Soyuz Training Suit. Deke Slayton’s mus-

tard-color flight suit used during training for the historic Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, with the suit bearing the NASA ‘meatball’ logo patch to the right chest and Slayton’s Velcro name patch on the left, “D. K. Slayton, M.S.C. N.A.S.A.” The Kings Point manufacturer’s tag is sewn into the collar area, with size tag below, “38–R.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use.

Few if any non-moonwalking astronauts can lay claim to a more impressive resume than Wisconsin native Deke Slayton. He flew in WW2’s European and Pacific Theatres, helped test Britain’s first supersonic fighter, and he was selected as one of the original seven astronauts for Project Mercury.

On March 15, 1962, two months prior to the launch of Slayton’s Delta 7 spacecraft, he was medically disqualified from flight due his previous diagnosis of having idiopathic atrial fibrillation, or erratic heart activity.

Grounded but undeterred, Slayton was soon selected to serve as the senior manager of the astronaut office and, four years later, became responsible for determining the crews of the Gemini and Apollo missions as the director of Flight Crew Operations. Slayton strove to restore his flight status and did just that on March 13, 1972; his first and only space flight was served as a docking pilot during the historic Space Race-ending Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. A terrific training-used flight suit worn by one of NASA’s greatest pilots. Starting Bid $500

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Cosmonauts Omega ‘Moon Watch’ worn during the historic first Shuttle-MIR docking and three EVAs by cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin 8550. Nikolai Budarin’s Flown Omega Speedmaster Watch.

Cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin’s flown Omega Speedmaster Professional (serial no. 4826777) used in the vacuum of space on his three EVAs during the historic STS-71/ TM-21 joint mission between the United States and Russia, which included the first Shuttle-Mir docking. The iconic timepiece is a blackfaced, stainless steel chronograph, manual wind wristwatch with a Plexiglass crystal, solid case back, anti-vibration and anti-magnetic dust cover, black tachymeter bezel and sub-dials, without date or day complications, powered by a caliber 861-based movement. Engraved on the case back is “Flight-Qualified by NASA For All Manned Space Missions / The First Watch Worn on the Moon.” The watch is on a traditional black leather Omega band; according to Budarin, he used this wristband onboard the Mir space station, and did not keep the Velcro strap used outside of the spacesuit during his three EVAs. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Nikolai Budarin, on special stationery flown and stamped on Mir, in part: “I certify that the Omega Speedmaster Professional with the serial No. 48267771 was used by me during the flight of EO-19 on the space station MIR during intra station activity and during my three extravehicular activities (EVAs) on 14.07.1995, 19.07.1995 and 21.07.1995.” Also includes a certificate of authenticity from Artifact Cloud.

On July 14, 1995, Budarin conducted his first-ever spacewalk alongside fellow cosmonaut Anatoly Solovyev. They checked out of MIR’s docking port and deployed the Spektr solar array, spending 5 hours and 34 minutes outside the orbital station.

On July 19th, Budarin performed his second EVA, again with Solovyev, preparing for the MIRAS spectrometer deployment and retrieving the TREK experiment in an elapsed time of 3 hours and 8 minutes. His final EVA on the mission came on July 21st, again with Solovyev, during which they installed the MIRAS spectrometer over the course of 5 hours and 35 minutes. As Budarin wore this watch during all three EVAs, it was exposed to the vacuum of space for over 14 hours!

Commonly known as the ‘Moon Watch,’ the Omega Speedmaster Pro underwent exhaustive testing by NASA during the 1960s—assorted wristwatches were exposed to environmental conditions ranging from 0 to 200 °F, tested under 95% humidity for ten day periods, endured bursts of high acceleration and shock forces, and experienced severe air pressure and vibration trials. After three years of extreme testing, the evaluation concluded in March 1965 with the selection of the Speedmaster, which survived the tests while staying accurate within five seconds per day. Most often associated with the Apollo program, the Omega Speedmaster has become one of the most iconic timepieces ever created. This example casts the famous ‘Moon Watch’ in a new light—used by Russian cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin, who spent a total of 444 days in space during his cosmonaut career. Although the ‘Space Race’ was born out of competition between Russia and America, the Shuttle-Mir program represented a renewed era of cooperation between former enemies. Swiss-made, American-proved, and Russian-worn, this watch represents a pinnacle in space collecting. Starting Bid $5000

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8551. Nikolai Budarin’s Flown Pair of Orlan EVA Gloves. Cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin’s pair of EVA Orlan space suit gloves worn during one of the three EVA spacewalks he performed as part of the Mir EO-19 mission. The gloves feature an insulated nylon canvas outer surface and inner pressure glove with pebbled orange rubber palm and smooth blue fingertips, serial numbered on the wrist, “ ГП-10K-2-0660014,” and the inner metal ring, designed for secure connection to the main suit, marked inside, “No. 0170031, ПРАВОЕ” and “No. 0170021, ЛЕВОЕ.” The Velcro knuckle flaps both feature a pair of two Mir stamps. In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use. Budarin was a veteran of three extended space missions aboard the Mir Space Station and the International Space Station, and performed eight spacewalks with a total time of 44 hours during his career as a cosmonaut. Starting Bid $500

8552. Cosmonaut EVA-Used Wire Cutters. Impressive flown wire cutters used by cosmonauts during EVA work in orbit, measuring approximately 15.25˝ x 8.5˝, this custom tool features large handles with grooved indentations that allow for easy use with gloved hands. The long legs provide torque and the head can be separated from the leg assembly for use with other tool heads. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. A decidedly rare and imposing space artifact. Starting Bid $300

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Gorgeous watercolor from Leonov, depicting his selection as the pilot of Voskhod 2 8553. Alexei Leonov Original Watercolor Painting. Magnificent original painting by re-

nowned cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, accomplished in watercolor on an 11 x 7.5 sheet of artist’s paper, signed on the right side in graphite. The artwork depicts Pavel Belyayev and Alexei Leonov in the space suits as they’re being given command of the historic Voskhod 2 mission by Sergei Korolev, Chief Designer of the Soviet space program. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 14.75; the consignor notes that the painting is also inscribed on the back, but it is covered by the frame’s backing. In fine condition. The Voskhod 2 mission was a resounding success for the Soviet space program, with Leonov becoming the first person ever to leave a spacecraft and conduct an extravehicular activity, or spacewalk. An exceptional work of art from one of space exploration’s foremost artists. Starting Bid $500

World globe twice signed by history’s first spacewalker 8554. Alexei Leonov Signed Globe and Photographs. Replogle

World Classic Series 12˝ diameter globe, signed in blue felt tip Alexei Leonov, who adds “t=12h20m, 18 03 65,” and an arrow pointing to the landing site of the Voskhod 2 mission; Leonov signs again over the North Pacific Ocean in black felt tip, adding a group of three seagulls and “2005 2001.” Also included is a satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Leonov during the first ever spacewalk, signed twice in blue felt tip, and a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the famed cosmonaut at the time of the globe signing, which he has signed in gold ink. In overall fine condition, with a couple small tears to equator. From the family collection of Tom McFadden. Starting Bid $200

8555. Yury Lonchakov’s STS100 Jumpsuit.

Yury Lonchakov’s blue jumpsuit with STS-100 patch on the right breast, Lonchakov’s giltstamped Velcro name patch on the left (“Yuri V. Lonchakov, JSCHouston”), a NASA ‘meatball’ patch on the right arm, and a Russian flag patch on the left arm.

Signed on the inner loop in black felt tip, “Yury Lonchakov, STS-100, Water Suit.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that this came from the estate of space collection Richard Stonely, who got it directly from Lonchakov. Starting Bid $200

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8557. XX Planetary Congress Signed Poster. Appealing color 22

8556. Sokol Space Suit Accessory Kit. Russian Sokol

space suit accessory kit, comprising a pair of gray nylon booties with elastic ankles, a white helmet cover, a wristband mirror, various connector covers, and a few other miscellaneous items.

In very good to fine condition, with some staining to the helmet cover. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

x 33.5 poster for the XX Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), which took place in Edinburgh, Scotland between September 17-21, 2007, signed in silver ink by over 60 participating astronauts from 15 nations, including: Rusty Schweickart, Alexei Leonov, Walt Cunningham, Vance Brand, Gordon Fullerton, Owen Garriott, Karol J. Bobko, John Blaha, Hank Hartsfield, Roy Bridges, Jr., Rick Hieb, Jeffrey Hoffman, Toyohiro Akiyama, Charles Walker, Jan Davis, Nicholas Patrick, Jim Voss, Miros?aw Hermaszewski, and many more. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by ‘signature key’ packet for the poster. Starting Bid $200

Flown on the final manned spaceflight to the Mir space station 8558. Sergei Zalyotin’s Soyuz TM30 Flown Sokol Gloves. Sergei Za-

lyotin’s pair of flown Sokol KV-2 space suit gloves worn aboard the Soyuz TM-30 spacecraft as part of Mir EO-28, the final manned spaceflight to the Mir space station, both signed in black felt tip by Zalyotin. The gloves are marked on the inner wrist with a serial number, “ГП-7A-11Б-0970426,” and printed in blue with Zalyotin’s initials in Cyrillic, “ЗСВ.” The gloves feature blue anodized aluminum wrist couplings designed to attach the suit, with each coupling marked on the interior: “ЛЕВDЕ, D48D136” and “ПРАВDЕ, D48D147.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Zalyotin affirming the flown status of these gloves, in addition to two color photos of Zalyotin, who has signed both in felt tip. Extremely attractive and highly displayable flown cosmonaut gloves, seldom offered as a pair. Starting Bid $500

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Space-bound for six years—Nikon F2 camera belonging to Vladimir Titov

8559. Vladimir Titov’s Flown 35mm Nikon Camera with Special 58mm Lens. Vladimir Titov’s flown 35mm Nikon F2 camera with special 58mm lens:

camera body identified “7937881,” with B “7937881” cover, “72339” data printing block, and the lens marked: “1:1.2, 174329.” The camera was originally delivered to the Salyut-7 space station in 1982 for use during an astrophysical experiment PCN (night sky photography) during the flight of the Soviet-French crew of Soyuz T-6: Commander Vladimir Dzhanibekov, Flight Engineer Aleksandr Ivanchenkov, and Research Cosmonaut Jean-Loup Chrétien. The camera, with the night-use only lens, was accidentally exposed to sun radiation through a window by a cosmonaut, resulting in shutter discoloration and wrinkling, but is still fully operational.

Also included is a 135mm Nikkor lens for use with the above 35mm Nikon camera, flown in space between 1982 and 1988, and a flown beige swatch of suede cloth, 9.75 x 8.5, used on the Mir space station for cleaning optical surfaces and used to wrap the Nikon 35mm for its return to Earth with Cosmonaut Titov.

In May 1986 the camera was transferred to the Mir space station from Salyut-7 via the Soyuz T-15 spacecraft manned by Leonid Kizim and Vladimir Solovyov. On June 30, 1988, cosmonaut Titov used the camera during a 5.5-hour EVA. When Col. Titov returned to Earth on December 21, 1988, he took the camera with him, first wrapping it in a suede cleaning cloth and then placing it in an empty nylon bag. The camera is in full working order and is complete as a space-used item, with the lone exception being the viewfinder removed from the top of the camera. The camera back features a removable slate, and separate time and date clocks. An amazing flown artifact that spent an unprecedented six years in outer space. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in Cyrillic. Provenance: From the personal collection of Vladimir Titov. Starting Bid $2500

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8560. Anatoly Berezovoy Signed Lunar Globe Starting Bid $200

8561. Buran OK-GLI Oxygen Pressure Gauge Starting Bid $200

8563. Valery Bykovsky Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8564. Yuri Gagarin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8567. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8568. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8570. Soyuz 22 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8571. Soyuz Rocket Model Starting Bid $200

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8565. Alexei Leonov Signed Lithograph Starting Bid $200

8562. Valery Bykovsky and Valentina Tereshkova Signed Covers Starting Bid $200

8566. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8569. Soviet Space Pins Starting Bid $200

8572. Sputnik Music Box Starting Bid $200

8573. Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

Soviet/Russian Space Hardware

8574. Cosmonaut Water Hose and Gun. Russian water hose and faucet gun, as used by cosmonauts to drink and reconstitute dehydrated food. The white plastic hose has a blue anodized selector head on one end, marked with part number “K5A-9220-1880-07 0950034,” and a screw-on tap on the other end. The selector head has a rotating cover to prevent accidental actuation of the ‘water on’ button. The ‘water gun’ faucet has a blue anodized connector, marked with white part numbers: “K5A-9220-1840 0650001.” Includes a navy blue cloth drawstring bag. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8575. Russian Spacecraft Periscope Component. Russian spacecraft periscope (part of a VShK device), measuring approximately 10.5˝ x 10.5˝ x 9.5˝, featuring various knobs and buttons marked in Cyrillic. In good to very good condition, with general wear, chipping to paint, and cracks to knobs and buttons. A periscope could allow a cosmonaut to view Earth from inside the spacecraft, to help orient the craft in space, or to align with another spacecraft for rendezvous/docking. Starting Bid $300

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8579. Salyut Lusov Life Supply Control Panel. Rus-

8576. Russian Spacecraft Environmental Control Panel. Environmental control panel from a Russian space-

craft, measuring 9˝ x 10˝ x 5.5˝, used to set the temperature for heating and cooling within the spacecraft. The panel features several toggle switches, lighted indicators, and push-buttons, most labeled in Cyrillic. A screw-down door at the bottom opens to reveal five ports. In very good to fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8577. Russian Spacecraft Periscope Component.

Russian

spacecraft periscope component (part of a VShK device), measuring approximately 10.25˝ x 10.25˝ x 10˝, featuring a heavy machined metal structure with some tubing and heatshield at center.

In very good condition.

Starting Bid $200

8578.

sian ‘Lusov’ Life Supply Control Panel, measuring 24˝ x 14.5˝ x 4.5˝, originally located on the left wall alongside the central control panel of a training mock-up of the Salyut Space Station.

Unit is covered in switches, buttons and indicator lights and also has a covered panel on the left side containing over fifty female sockets. In fine condition, with expected scattered wear, dings and paint loss from use and handling. Starting Bid $200

nometer/pressure gauge used to display oxygen availability and pressure on the right side of the main control panel of the Salyut space station, measuring 6˝ x 7˝ x 4˝, with markings in Cyrillic. In very good to fine condition, with a knob missing in the lower right. Similar pressure control devised were used on control panels of Vostok and Voskhod spacecraft. Starting Bid $200

Russian Spacecraft Propellant Metering Gauge.

Russian spacecraft propellant metering gauge, possibly associated with the Salyut or Mir space station, measuring 11˝ x 7.75˝ x 3.75˝, used to monitor the amount of propellant consumed and expended by the propulsion system when fired. In very good to fine condition, with some dents to the metal case. Starting Bid $200

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8580. Salyut Manometer/ Pressure Gauge. Ma-

Soviet space map showing the Hawaiian islands 8583. Soviet Spacecraft Map Display Unit. Soviet

8581. Salyut Space Station Map Mockup. Revolving

orbital map of Earth, most likely used on the Salyut space station training mockup. The color map of the world measures 38˝ long, and is affixed to a cloth backing that spreads across two rotating drums, one which is still operational. Housed in a heavy metal frame to an overall size of 40˝ x 16.75˝. Attached to the frame are two sliding plastic indicators used for delineating daylight and nighttime, as well as a detached clear plastic cover, labeled in the upper right in Cyrillic. Side of frame bears a serial number of “17K-7988-10,” and is accompanied by a detached metal arm, which measures 36˝ inches long. In good condition, with toning and light fading to colors of map, paper loss and small vertical tears along entire bottom of map, some mechanics inoperable, and expected handling wear from use. Starting Bid $200

8582. Soyuz Audio Switch Panel. Early Soyuz spacecraft switch panel with five push-button switches for audio control (either for radios or internal communications), measuring 3.75˝ x 2˝ x 3.5˝, featuring Cyrillic markings. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

spacecraft map display unit, measuring 8.25˝ x 13˝ x 9˝, featuring a removable acrylic cover marked with red Cyrillic lettering, three stylus holders on the side to allow cosmonauts to annotate the map, and two white buttons at the bottom. The map is also covered by a hinged acrylic cover, and a panel at the top of the unit opens to reveal its electromechanical inner workings. The map is currently rolled to show the Hawaiian islands at lower left, and bears a faint pencil annotation near the right edge. A tag affixed to the bottom of the unit reads: “ИЗДЕПИЕ 17Ш111, ДП2.511.001, N008.” In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8584. Soyuz Fuse/Breaker Panel. Early Soyuz spacecraft fuse/breaker panel with test points for checking battery voltages going to equipment, measuring 5˝ x 10˝ x 5.5˝, marked with Cyrillic lettering. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8585. Soyuz Fuse/Breaker Panel. Early Soyuz spacecraft fuse/

breaker panel, measuring 6.75˝ x 5˝ x 2.25˝, marked with Cyrillic lettering.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8586. Soyuz Information Display System Control Panel (Left). Part of an

Information Display System control panel assembly from the left side of either a Soyuz-7K or or Soyuz-8A spacecraft, measuring approximately 12˝ x 14˝ x 7˝, featuring two columns of buttons labeled “1” through “23,” a few selector switches, a lighted indicator panel, and a row of white-and-red push-buttons labeled in Cyrillic along the right edge. In very good condition, with overall wear. Starting Bid $300

8587. Soyuz Information Display System Control Panel (Right). Part of an

Information Display System control panel from the right side of either a Soyuz-7K or or Soyuz-8A spacecraft, measuring approximately 12˝ x 14˝ x 7˝, featuring two columns of buttons labeled “1” through “23,” a lighted indicator panel, and a row of white-and-red push-buttons labeled in Cyrillic along the left edge. In very good condition, with overall wear and three missing knobs. Starting Bid $300

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8588. Soyuz Switch Panel. Early Soyuz spacecraft

switch panel with four red push-button switches and eight white push-buttons, measuring 2.25˝ x 5.5˝ x 4.5˝, marked with Cyrillic lettering. The left column would be used to turn on functions, and the right used to deactivate them. In very good to fine condition, with wear to the lettering on the buttons. Starting Bid $200

8589. Soyuz Vent Switch Panel. Early Soyuz spacecraft switch panel used to operate vents, measuring 9.75˝ x 2.25˝ x 3˝, marked with Cyrillic lettering. The panel has four white toggle switches, each with an indicator light above. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8590. Soyuz-TM BRUS Switch/Fuse Panel. BRUS device (switch/fuse panel) from

the left wall of a Soyuz-TM descent module, measuring 13.25˝ x 15.75˝ x 4.25˝, featuring nine white toggle switches, three metal toggle switches, and a screw-down door that opens to reveal a 68-fuse panel. In very good condition, with bent guards around the switches.

Starting Bid $300

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Space Shuttle 8591. Approach and Landing Tests Training Used Checklist Signed by Fred Haise. Ring-bound NASA checklist entitled

“System Reference Book,” used in training for the Approach and Landing Tests of the the prototype Space Shuttle Enterprise, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Used in training during ALT—Fred Haise, Enterprise CDR.” The 54-page checklist, which measures 8 x 6 and is dated between August and May 1977, is divided by tabs for sections 4 through 7—Fault Messages, BTU Input/Output Assignments, EPDC, and Status Checks. In fine condition, with expected signs of use. Starting Bid $200

8592. Scott Kelly’s Flown Expedition 45 EMU Patch. Scott Kelly’s Expedition 45 EMU backup patch flown on the International Space Station as part of the One-Year Mission. The embroidered 2 x 3.25 insignia patch is attached to a fabric Velcro-backed mount that measures 3.5 x 3.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Kelly, which reads, in part: “This letter certifies that the accompanying Expedition 45 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit patch was flown aboard the International Space Station. Expedition 45, which began on Sept. 11, 2015 and extended to Dec. 11, 2015, was the third of four increments during the first year-long mission on the space station…Though I performed two of my three extravehicular activities (EVA) during Expedition 45, this patch was flown to the space station as a backup to the one that was attached by Velcro to the front of my EMU spacesuit. The Expedition 45 patch was returned to Earth, having never been used on a spacewalk, as a memento of my 340 days orbiting the planet.” The One-Year Mission was a scientific research project aboard the International Space Station, which studied the health effects of long-term spaceflight. Starting Bid $200

Astronaut-worn patch from the maiden flight of the Challenger 8593. Don Peterson’s STS-6 Flown Suit Patch. Embroidered mission patch worn by Mission Specialist Don Peterson on his Launch and Entry Suit during the STS-6 mission from April 4–9, 1983. The 4.5 x 4 patch is affixed to a certificate presented to Peterson by the Man-Systems Division, which reads below: “This original patch worn during your STS-6 mission.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 12.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Robert Z. Pearlman, who affirms that the “framed display was obtained directly from the estate of astronaut Donald Peterson, who flew as a mission specialist on the maiden flight of the space shuttle Challenger.” Starting Bid $200

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8594. 2nd Planetary Congress Multi-Signed Poster.

Color limited edition 22 x 34 poster for the 2nd Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers held in Budapest, Hungary, in October 1986, numbered 78/116, signed in silver ink by 32 of the participants, including: Loren Acton, Alexander Alexandrov (Rus.), Sultan al-Saud, Oleg Atkov, John-David Bartoe, Valeri Bykovsky, Walt Cunningham, Donn Eisele, Bertalan Farkas, Konstantin Feoktistov, Jugderdemidiin Gurragchaa, Karl Heinze, Miroslaw Hermaszewski, Jim Irwin, Georgi Ivanov, Sigmund Jahn, Valeri Kubasov, Alexei Leonov, Vladimir Lyakhov, Byron Lichtenberg, Oleg Makarov, Ernst Messerschmid, Wubbo Ockels, Bob Overmyer, Rodolpho Neri, Leonid Popov, Dumitru Prunariu, Nikolai Rukavishnikov, Rusty Schweickart, Arnaldo Tamayo-Mendez, Vladimir Solovyov, and Taylor Wang.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity bearing Schweickart’s pre-printed signature, and an identification guide to the signatures. Starting Bid $200

8595. 6th Planetary Congress Multi-Signed Poster. Color limited edition 22 x

34 poster for the 6th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers held in Groningen, Netherlands, in July 1990, numbered 86/119, signed in silver ink by 53 of the participants, including: Loren Acton, Vladimir Aksyonov, Alexander Alexandrov (Bul.), Alexander Alexandrov (Rus.), Oleg Atkov, John-David Bartoe, Scott Carpenter, Jerry Carr, Jean-Loup Chretien, Charles Conrad, Vladimir Dzhanibekov, Walt Cunningham, John Fabiian, Bertalan Farkas, Anatoli Filipchenko, Reinhard Furrer, Owen Garriott, Georgi Grechko, Frederick Hauck, Miroslaw Hermaszewski, Sigmund Jahn, Leonid Kizim, Vladimir Kovolyonok, Sergei Krikalev, Valeri Kubasov, Valentin Lebedev, Alexei Leonov, Byron Lichtenberg, Don Lind, Oleg Makarov, Jon McBride, Bruce McCandless, Ulf Merbold, Ernst Messerschmid, Abdul Ahad Mohmand, Wubbo Ockels, Robert Overmyer, Don Peterson, Valery Polyakov, Dumitru Prunariu, Pavel Popovich, Valeri Ryumin, Svetlana Savitskaya, Vitali Sevastyonov, Rusty Schweickart, Tom Stafford, Lodewijk van den Berg, James van Hoften, Igor Volk, Taylor Wang, Don Williams, Alexei Yelesiev, and Vyacheslav Zhudov. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity bearing Garriott’s pre-printed signature, and an identification guide to the signatures. Starting Bid $200

8596.

Space Shuttle Body Bath Pouch Assemblies. Pair of Space

Shuttle-era “No Rinse Body Bath Pouch” assemblies, both 9.5˝ x 4˝, with sealed nozzles to top, small Velcro swatches to either side, and identical instruction and parts labels: “Add 6 OZ Hot Water, 2 OZ Cold Water, P/N SED32103194–3030.” One assembly includes the pouch tubing. In overall fine condition. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8597. Space Shuttle Group of (5) Signed Photographs.

Collection of five official 10 x 8 NASA lithographs of Space Shuttle crews, each fully signed by the crew. Includes: STS-29, inscribed to “Wimpy” (Michael L. Coats, John E. Blaha, Robert C. Springer, James F. Buchli, and James P. Bagian); STS-32 (Daniel C. Brandenstein, James D. Wetherbee, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Marsha S. Ivins, and G. David Low); STS-36 (John O. Creighton, John H. Casper, Pierre J. Thuot, Mike Mullane, and David C. Hilmers); STS57, inscribed to “Margie” (Ronald J. Grabe, Brian Duffy, G. David Low, Nancy J. Sherlock, Peter J. Wisoff, and Janice E. Voss); STS-68 (Michael A. Baker, Terrence W. Wilcutt, Steven L. Smith, Daniel W. Bursch, Peter J. K. Wisoff, and Thomas D. Jones). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8598. Space Shuttle Set of (3) Multi-Layer Insulation Blankets. Available to US bidders only. Three Multi-Layer

Insulation (MLI) Blankets with Beta cloth on one side and gold foil on the other. The first measures 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.5, part number “V070 362167-015, 0CN-03933 J0056,” with a small lanyard attached to one of the grommets and the Beta cloth side bearing multiple “Scrap” stamps. The second measures 4 x 6 x 2, part number “V070-362101-001-MC, 03953-0CNB16100,” with the Beta cloth side bearing two “Scrap” stamps.

The third is an unopened gold MLI blanket, housed in its original white canvas pack, 3.25 x 5.5 x 2, part number “V070-362053002-NC, 03953-OCN-B09762, Checked J.H.L.” In overall fine condition, with scattered soiling and wear. Starting Bid $200 WWW.RRAUCTION.COM

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8599. STS-1 Flown Flag. Flown American flag carried aboard

the Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-1, 5.75 x 4, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 presentation certificate bearing pre-printed facsimile signatures of the crew, reading: “Presented to Elsie M. Easley / This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ (STS-1), April 12–14, 1981.

It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission.” In fine condition, with a trimmed top edge and typical uniform toning to the flag due to adhesive. Easley was the Deputy Chief of the Logistics Division and the second highest ranking woman manager at JSC, who oversaw a working force of 210 civil service and contractor employees and a 30,000 item property inventory valued at $350 million. The Logistics Division also handles transportation, travel, and supply functions for the Center. Starting Bid $200

8600. STS-31 Training-Used Crew Manual. Ring-bound training manual for STS-31, 6.25 x 8, containing 12 photocopied checklist pages, several of which have been annotated. Subjects include “CDR Seat Adjust,” “Ascent,” “ASP Notes,” and others. Includes a carbon copy NASA “Property Pass Request and Removal Permit.” In fine condition, with obvious signs of use. Starting Bid $200

8601. STS-62-A Signed Photograph. Official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the crew for STS-62-A in their flight suits from the collection of astronaut Mike Mullane, signed in black felt tip by Bob Crippen, Guy Gardner, Mike Mullane, Jerry L. Ross, Dale Gardner, Brett Watterson, and Pete Aldridge. Also signed on the reverse, “From my personal collection—The mission that did not fly, STS-62A, to be 1st VAFB launch. Mike Mullane, STS 41D, 27, 36, 11/3/12.” In very fine condition.

STS-62-A was a planned Space Shuttle mission to deliver a reconnaissance payload (Teal Ruby) into polar orbit. It would have been the first manned launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, but was canceled when the Space Shuttle program was halted following the Challenger disaster.Starting Bid $200

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8603. Karol J. Bobko’s Training Maps Starting Bid $200

8604. Jack Lousma Signed Chart Starting Bid $200

8605. NASA Patch Collection Starting Bid $200

8606. Sally Ride Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8607. Skylab/Space Shuttle Group of (10) Maps Starting Bid $200

8608. Space Shuttle Documentation Group Lot Starting Bid $200

8609. Space Shuttle Group of (10) Mission Charts Starting Bid $200

8610. Space Shuttle Group of (11) Mission Charts Starting Bid $200

8611. Space Shuttle Group of (14) Flight Plans and Press Kits Starting Bid $200

8612. Space Shuttle Group of (16) Mission Charts Starting Bid $200

8613. Space Shuttle Group of (23) Early Conceptual Photographs Starting Bid $200

8602. Approach and Landing Test Medallion and Certificate Starting Bid $200

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8614. Space Shuttle Group of (5) Mission Charts Starting Bid $200

8615. Space Shuttle Group of (6) Mission and Plotting Charts Starting Bid $200

8616. Space Shuttle Group of (9) Mission and Groundtracking Charts Starting Bid $200

8617. Space Shuttle Homer Simpson Biorack Patch Starting Bid $200

8618. Space Shuttle Launch Vehicle Permits Starting Bid $200

8619. Space Shuttle Manned Flight Awareness Poster Starting Bid $200

8620. Space Shuttle Manuals Starting Bid $200

8621. Space Shuttle Set of (3) Astronaut-Signed Mission Charts Starting Bid $200

8622. Space Shuttle Set of (3) Mission Charts Starting Bid $200

8623. Space Shuttle Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

8624. Space Shuttle: McCandless, Fullerton, and Allen Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

8625. STS-1 Signed Cover Starting Bid $200

8626. STS-26 Flown Flag Starting Bid $200

8627. STS-33 Flown Patch Starting Bid $200

8628. STS-65 Flown Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Flag Starting Bid $200

8629. STS-7 Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

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Space Shuttle Hardware 8630. Hubble Space Telescope SSM Thermal Bag. Large thermal bag for the Hubble Space Telescope’s Support Systems Module (SSM), measuring approximately 20˝ x 64˝, with a small silver label near the flap: “SSM Bay 5 Thermal Cover / DBA Thermal Cover.” The cover’s flap can be secured

by Velcro and a metal fastener. In fine condition. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8631. Ed Lu’s Sokol KV-2 Gloves. Astronaut Edward

Lu’s pair of Sokol KV-2 space suit gloves, both approximately 10˝ in length with metal wrist rings measuring 3.25˝ in diameter, featuring an insulated nylon canvas outer surface and inner pressure glove with black leather palm and smooth thumbs and fingers. The gloves are marked on the inner wrist with serial number, “ГП-7А-11Б-0350365,” and printed in blue with Lu’s Cyrillic initials, “ЭЛ.” The gloves bear blue anodized aluminum wrist couplings designed to attach the suit, with the right hand coupling marked on the interior, “No. 1140455, ПРАВОЕ,” and fading to the numbers (ЛЕВОЕ) on left hand. In overall fine condition. Lu flew on space shuttle missions STS-84 in 1997 and STS-106 in 2000; during the latter he carried out a six-hour EVA spacewalk to perform construction work on the International Space Station. Having served as flight engineer on Soyuz TMA-2, Lu spent six months in space in 2003 as part of ISS Expedition 7, working in tandem with cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko. Starting Bid $300

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8632. Shuttle-Mir Experiment Data Scanners. Group of three Shuttle-Mir Experiment Data Scanners, with one docking station and one power supply. The three Norand 6350 Pen*Key industrial mobile computers run on a Windows-based operating system, and were designed to log experiment information while on the Mir space station. All have affixed bilingual labels in English and Cyrillic: “P/N SED46113511-301, S/N N/A, Shuttle Mir Science Project, Barcode and Data Logger, TrM, 1996.” They also bear various affixed swatches of Velcro. In overall very good condition, with general wear from use, and “Bad” written on the label of one unit that did not power up. Starting Bid $200

8633. Space Shuttle 2000 Series EVA Glove TMG. Desirable 2000

series Space Shuttle glove TMG (Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment), with an ILC-Dover tag on the interior, reading: “Item: TMG, Glove Assembly, Part No. 0106-86058-0406, Serial No. 011, Size 05XE, Code ID 74897, MFG 1/84,” struck through and annotated in red felt tip, “Class III.” Exhibits some wear and soiling to the exterior. The TMG is the outermost layer of the space suit glove and provides insulation, radiation shielding, and protection from micrometeorites that could otherwise puncture the suit. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

Early Space Shuttle glove TMG made in 1979 8634. Space Shuttle 1000 Series EVA Glove TMG. Early 1000 series

Space Shuttle glove TMG (Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment), with two ILC-Dover tags on the interior, reading: “Item: TMG, Glove Assembly, Part No. 0106-80538-09, Serial No. 1007, Size 07 (G), Code ID 74897, MFG 3/79” and “Item: Glove Assembly, Left, Part No. 0106-10006, Serial No. 1004, Size 07 (G), Spec. 0106-10006L, CEI No. 106, Code Ident. 74897, Date 4/79, Contract No. NAS 9-15150.” Both tags are struck through and annotated in red felt tip, “Class III.” Exhibiting some wear and soiling to the exterior, this TMG appears to have been used and it is possible it has been flown although no documentation exists. The Space Shuttle gloves were often flown and downgraded to the Water Immersion Training facility where crews would practice underwater. It’s likely that at a minimum, that is where this glove sustained the wear. The TMG is the outermost layer of the space suit glove and provides insulation, radiation shielding, and protection from micrometeorites that could otherwise puncture the suit. A desirable, early example of a Space Shuttle glove TMG. Starting Bid $200

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Superlative 4000 series Space Shuttle glove, complete with pressure bladder, restraint layer, and TMG 8635. Space Shuttle 4000 Series Complete Glove. Extremely desirable

complete right-handed 4000 series Space Shuttle glove, complete with its wrist ring, internal pressure bladder, restraint layer, and exterior TMG (Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment). Made by Airlock, the metal wrist ring is engraved on the edge, “Assy 9807-01, SN 146.” The green urethane bladder is annotated inside the wrist, “P/N 0106-88971-02, Size 062F, S/N 298.” The restraint layer has an ILC-Dover tag, reading: “Item: Restraint Assy., Glove 4000, Part No. 0106-88936-04, Serial No. 121, Size 06(ZF), Code ID 74897, MFG 2/92.” The ILC-Dover tag on the TMG layer reads: “Item: TMG, Glove Assy….Serial No. MS014,” with other writing indistinguishable. Sewn to the wrist of the restraint layer is a tag for the entire glove, reading: “Item: Glove Assy., 4000 Right, Part No. 0106-19010-40, Serial No. MS014, Size 06(ZF), Spec 010619010, CEI No. 106, Code Ident. 74896, Date 5/92, Contract No. NAS9-17873.” The tags have been struck through with red felt tip. Includes a plastic case with affixed “NASA Critical Space Item” label. In fine condition. An extraordinary complete Space Shuttle glove. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $500

8636. Space Shuttle Camcorder Bag. Space Shuttle

camcorder bag made of white Nomex, measuring 14˝ x 9˝ x 9˝, bearing a United Space Alliance tag on the front: “Item: Camcorder, Bag Assembly, Part No. 528-20772-1, Serial No. 1059, Size N/A, Code ID IBZZ0, Contract No. NAS9-20000.”

The bag has square “Camcorder” labels on the front and sides, a see-through pocket on top to hold a list of contents, and three wide Velcro strips on the back. Includes a bottom stiffener (part no. 528-20772-17). In fine condition. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8637. Space Shuttle Camera Bag. Padded camera bag designed and manufactured by Kirtland for use on the Space Shuttle, measuring 14? x 10? x 9?, designated as Class I flight hardware NASA part #SED33102534-310 (these bags were not given serial numbers, making it impossible to track their flights. The back and bottom are covered with black Velcro tabs. In fine condition, with signs of use. This style of bag flew for nearly 100 Space Shuttle flights. Starting Bid $200

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8638. Space Shuttle CD Kit Assembly. Space

Shuttle CD Kit Assembly, as used by Space Shuttle astronauts for entertainment during their missions.

The entire kit is housed in a white tri-fold Nomex carrying pouch, measuring 12˝ x 8˝ x 2˝, labeled on the outside flap: “C.D. Kit Assy, P/N: SED33104183305, S/N: 5041.” Inside are pockets for the CD player, earphones, three sets of batteries, and CD storage sleeves. The CD player is a Panasonic SL-SX270, bearing an NASA parts decal: “SEZ-33113218-301, S/N 5019,” with two Velcro strips and Telatemp indicator strip on the back. The black Sony MDRA34 earbud-style headphones are labeled on an attached decal, “SED-33104082-303, S/N 5084, CD Earphones Assy.” The lower pouch houses the “Compact Disc Stwg Cntnr, Part No. 528-20888-3, Serial No. 1088,” provided by United Space Alliance, containing 24 Case Logic CD sleeves. In fine condition. Accompanied by a NASA plastic bag. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8639. Space Shuttle Centaur Inertial Upper Stage Computer Unit Assembly.

Space Shuttle Centaur Inertial Upper Stage Computer Unit Assembly, measuring 16.5˝ x 15˝ x 7˝, with a Delco Electronics label on the side: “Computer Unit, IUS, Designation C1290025A, Serial No. 0022, Part No. 7562102-621, Spec No. 290-22119-66…Contr.

No. F04701-85-C-0101, Design No. 13160.” One panel is marked “Not For Flight Use,” and a panel on the opposite side is marked “Battery Access Cover.” In fine condition. The Shuttle-Centaur program was canceled following the Challenger disaster.

Starting Bid $200

8640. Space Shuttle Communication Carrier Assembly ‘Snoopy’ Cap. Communication Carrier Assembly cap, commonly known as the ‘Snoopy’ cap, manufactured by ILC during the Space Shuttle era, marked “Scrap” inside in red felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with general wear and pullers not present on zipper bridges. These caps were designed to secure the ear-cups and microphones the astronauts used for communications, and the design was largely unchanged from the ‘Snoopy’ cap made famous during the Apollo era. Starting Bid $200

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8641. Space Shuttle Crew Remote Communication Kit. Complete

Space Shuttle Crew Remote Communication Kit, featuring three headsets, three communications modules, and one audio interface unit. This type of kit had an encryption feature so that communication among Shuttle astronauts would remain private, in addition to different frequency knobs; these units now have jumper circuit cards where the voice encryption circuit cards would have been installed for classified missions. Two of the communications modules have labels on the side, “Crew Remote Unit, P/N 02-1388200,” with no serial numbers specified; the third unit lacks a label. The audio interface unit is labeled: “Audio Interface Unit, S/N SED16102305.” Each of the headsets is labeled with part numbers on the cables. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $300

8642. Space Shuttle Disposable Wet Trash Bag Assembly. Space Shuttle Disposable Wet Trash Bag As-

sembly used to dispense trash bags on the Orbiter, measuring approximately 18.5˝ x 7˝ x 2.5˝, featuring a parts tag on one end: “V669-001005-001, 2D628-HG2-634.” Two unused wet trash bags are included. Wet trash includes pouches, wrappers with food residue, Waste Collection System collection liners, and other items not suitable for disposal in the dry trash container. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8643. Space Shuttle EMU Suit Boot Sizing Insert Toe Cap Assemblies (2). Pair of left- and right-footed Boot Siz-

ing Insert Toe Cap Assemblies for Space Shuttle EMU Boots, each measuring approximately 11˝ x 4.5˝ x 3.5˝, marked on the tops with part numbers: “P/N 0104-82664-15-Left, S/N 101, Size 03 Sm-Lge, Mfg. 3/83” and “P/N 0104-82664-16-Right, S/N 163, Size 03, Mfg 2/86.” Sealed in their plastic bags with attached deaccession labels; one has a JSC Project Parts tag tied to the bag. In overall very good to fine condition. The Boot Sizing Insert was designed to give an astronaut a custom fit within a standard boot.Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

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Exceedingly rare restraint layer 4000 Series EMU gloves

8644. Space Shuttle EMU Restraint Gloves. Sought-after pairing of Space

Shuttle-era 4000 Series Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Restraint Glove Assemblies, with both left and right gloves measuring approximately 6.5˝ x 11.5˝, and upper wrist section of each bearing an ILC Dover label: “Restraint Assembly, Item: Glove 4000, Part No. 0106–88936–09, Serial No. 286, Size 06, Code ID 74897, Mfg. 2/00” and “Restraint Assembly, Item: Glove 4000, Part No. 0106–88936–10, Serial No. 286, Size 06, Code ID 74897, Mfg. 2/00.” Both labels are struck through and marked in red ink, “C III W.” These lightweight gloves form the interior restraint layer of the 4000 Series space suit glove, and feature V-shaped axial restraint webbing, tactile rubber fingertips, and adjustment strings and straps; this component of softgoods was responsible for carrying all pressure and man-induced loads during operational use. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by their original deaccession bags with NASA-JSC labels and matching part numbers, both dated June 21, 2000.

The 4000 series glove was introduced into the flight program in 1985 as an evolution of the 3000 series glove. The 4000 program was designed to provide a ‘closest fit’ glove sizing capability, with the offered restraint layer glove in charge of wrist adduction/ abduction and flexion/extension, and its overall length designed to deliver the desired range of motion for effective EVA use.

These gloves were a crucial aspect of the Space Suit Assembly Extravehicular Mobility Unit (SSA EMU), the spacesuit and primary life support system astronauts wear when performing spacewalks from the American port on the International Space Station. Starting Bid $1000

8645. Space Shuttle EMU Suit Upper Arm Assembly. Partial Space

Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) suit upper arm assembly, with pair of heavily worn tags sewn outside the cuff, reading: “Item: Upper Arm Assy, Part No. 0103-810172…, Serial No. 511, Size 04XL…, Code ID 74897, Mfg. 11/89” and “Item Arm Assy, Part No. 0103…Code ID 74897.” This scrapped upper arm assembly consists of the inner yellow pressure suit bladder and a single layer of internal white fabric. Includes its plastic bag with deaccession label, noting its acquisition cost as $7,000. In very good to fine condition, with “Scrap” written in red felt tip below the manufacturer’s tag.Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

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8646. Space Shuttle Lumbar Pad. Blue Space Shuttle

lumbar pad, measuring approximately 13˝ x 10˝ x 1˝, with an ILC Space Systems tag on the front: “Item: Lumbar Pad, Part No. 10122-20002-01, Serial No. N/A, Size N/A, Code ID 74897, MFG 3/85, Contract No. NAS9-16589.” Astronauts had the option of using a lumbar pad for support during launch; the red bulb, attached by a clothwrapped hose, is used to inflate the inner bladder to add comfort. This style of lumbar pad was flown with the pre-Challenger blue launch/ entry space suits. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8647. Space Shuttle Multi-Purpose CIPAA Sack. White Multi-Purpose

Cure In Place Ablator Applicator (CIPAA) sack, measuring approximately 23˝ long and 18˝ in diameter, with a tag sewn at one end: “Multipurpose CIPAA Sack, SED33119106-309, S/N 1010, Note: Two sacks are to be installed around T-RAD Assy, one inside the other. The sacks are interchangeable, any sack may be used as inner or outer sack.” The duffel-style sack is zippered at one end and has two nylon handles. In fine condition.

Silicone based Shuttle Tile Ablator-54 (STA-54), consists of two parts, a base material and a catalyst. Both are mixed together during application using the Cure-In-Place Ablative Applicator (CIPAA). The system consists of an EVA backpack with tanks that separately contain both components under pressure, and an applicator gun that extrudes the material into a tile gap. The Multi-Purpose CIPPA Sack was used to transport the tanks for launch. A CIPAA unit was launched on the Discovery STS-114 return to flight mission, but was not tested. NASA officials and the crew did not believe it was ready. CIPAA was only considered for a short period of time until it was surpassed with the Tile Repair Ablator Dispenser (T-RAD)-3. The consignor notes that this CIPAA sack was downgraded to Class III at time of disposal, and purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8648. Space Shuttle Nikon F3 Thermal Cover. Insulated thermal blanket designed to protect the Nikon F3 camera used during EVAs by Space Shuttle astronauts, measuring approximately 8.5˝ x 6˝ x 2˝, with a parts tag sewn inside: “Camera Cover, 35 MM, P/N 10108-10043-01,” and annotated in felt tip, “006.” The blanket is designed to wrap around the camera body, and is secured by overlapping Velcro flaps. The front has a small flap-covered hole which allows the camera’s remote socket to be accessed. In fine condition.

This is an earlier version used from STS-6 to STS-81; the later variation has a small D-ring that offered tethering possibilities—preventing the camera from floating away if dropped. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

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8649. Space Shuttle Nose Landing Gear Tire. Large Space Shuttle

nose landing gear tie, measuring approximately 29.5˝ in diameter and 7.5˝ wide, marked on the front, “Michelin Air,” and on the reverse, “32 x 8.8, 7340P00820, Made in USA, 25562-1.” Mounted on a display stand. In fine condition, with general wear. Michelin took over as the sole supplier for Space Shuttle tires in 1989 when the company purchased BFGoodrich, which had manufactured the tires since the first Shuttle launch in 1981.

Michelin continued to improve upon the BFGoodrich design, and the first set of Michelin Air tires were used in 1995. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD, where patrons were invited to touch the tire. Starting Bid $300

8650.

Space Shuttle Omega X-33 Watch.

Omega Speedmaster Professional X-33 analog-digital watch for use on the Space Shuttle, featuring a 41mm titanium case on a standard black Omega bracelet, engraved on the caseback with NASA part numbers: “P/N 528-20991-1, S/N 1073.” In fine cosmetic condition. Function untested.

Though more famous for the Speedmaster ‘Moon Watch’ used during the Apollo era, Omega’s space heritage continued during the late 1990s with the Speedmaster X-33—a watch with modern amenities including a hybrid analog-digital display. In addition to the traditional hours, minutes, and seconds indicated by analog means, the digital portion offered extensive functions including universal GMT time, a perpetual calendar, and a chronograph. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $300

8651. Space Shuttle Personal Preference Kit. Space Shuttle Personal Preference Kit (PPK) made of white Nomex, measuring 6˝ x 9˝, with a parts tag on the front: “P/N SDD12100370301, S/N 5050.” The PPK bag is closed at the top with a brown drawstring. These PPKs were Class I flight hardware used to carry astronauts’ personal effects during the Shuttle Program missions. Each astronaut was permitted to carry 20 items that could fit into one PPK. The PPKs were handled by ground support personnel using white gloves, which may account for their very clean condition. The PPKs were stored on the Shuttle in a compartment inaccessible to the crew during flight. The design of this PPK is based off a similar design/shape/size as those used on the Apollo Program. The bottom of the bag has a gusset that opens to about 1.75˝ wide. A NASA contractor printed the ID labels with the wrong dash number on an entire batch: this is one from that batch, which has a corrected dash number in ink (“-301”) from what was printed (“-701”). Starting Bid $200

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8652. Space Shuttle Phase VI Glove Restraint. Rare right-handed Phase VI Space Shuttle glove restraint layer, with parts tag sewn on the back of the hand: “Item: Rest. Assy., Phase VI, Part No. 0106-812146-06(R), Serial No. PVU188, Size 6LL, Code ID 74897, MFG 4/02,” struck through and annotated in red felt tip, “Class III.” Sewn behind the wrist is another tag, reading: “Item: Phase VI Softgood Subassembly, Part No. 0106-212147-06, Serial No. PVU166, Size 6LL, Code ID 74897, MFG 6/02,” also struck through in felt tip. The restraint layer fits over the plastic bladder layer that holds pressurized oxygen inside the glove, and restrains the interior from ballooning under pressure. The adjustable pulley and metal restraint system allows for a custom-fit. Includes the original bag with JSC Project Discrepant Parts Tag, with inspector’s note of the “windowing/broken threads on the base of index finger.” Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $300

8653. Space Shuttle Phase VI Glove TMG. Sought-after Phase VI

Space Shuttle glove TMG (Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment), with two ILC-Dover tags on the interior, reading: “Item: Phase VI TMG, Glove Assembly, Part No. 0106-81210702, Serial No. PVU-013” and “Item: RPHG Phase VI TMG, Assy.,” both struck through and annotated with red felt tip, “Class III.” The TMG glove features a gray silicon palm and fingertips, a handback flap, and interior cable terminating in power pack, with exterior featuring an on/off pull strap. Exhibits significant wear and losses to the palm and fingers.

The TMG is the outermost layer of the space suit glove and provides insulation, radiation shielding, and protection from micrometeorites that could otherwise puncture the suit. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $300

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8654. Space Shuttle RCC Panel. Reinforced-carbon carbon (RCC) panel designed for the Space Shuttle, 6˝ x 6˝ x .25˝, marked on an edge: “No. 34, Plate 3.” Includes a manila envelope with inspection annotations and a plastic bag with affixed inspection label (identifying it as “Part Number SDD39137552-001, Serial Number 1002”), as well as a bag with deaccession label identifying it as “RCC Practice Panel.” In fine condition. RCC panels were used on the leading edges of Space Shuttle orbiter wings, the nose cap, and around the external tank structural attachment point. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8655. Space Shuttle Sleeping Bag. Olive green zip-up sleeping bag assembly, approximately 68″ in length and 25.5″ in width, with head and arm holes, a swatch of loop Velcro to right chest, and a series of four snap closures to bag bottom; the reverse side features parallel zipper lines, a pair of opposing 33″ long straps, and a parts tag: “Sleeping Bag Assy., V669002000-018, 2D628-H015035.” In fine condition.

This is the second generation sleeping bag first flown on the Space Shuttle around STS-70, which remained in use to the end of the Shuttle Program. These green sleeping bags replaced the original blue sleep restraints that were first flown on STS1. Crew members had the option of adding a foam pillow, or pallet (hard board) if desired. A Velcro strip on the outside top right side is used to attach a color coded Velcro strip for crew member identification. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8656. Space Shuttle Sleeping Bag Pallet Clip. Two “Pallet Clasp” assemblies designed

to secure the sleeping bag on the Space Shuttle, each measuring 3.25˝ x 8.5˝, with part number labels: “Pallet Clasp, V669-002078-001, 2D628,” with different serial numbers, “H045092” and “H045098.” Designated as Class I flight hardware, two or four of these were used along with another strap to secure the sleeping bag to a pallet (or other desirable area) during sleep periods. In fine condition. Consignor notes that this was purchased as NASA surplus; accompanied by a photocopy of the original parts bag. Starting Bid $200

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8657. Space Shuttle Sleeping Bag Pillow Cover. Space

Shuttle astronaut headrest pillow cover, measuring approximately 21˝ x 11.5˝, bearing a sewn-on parts label: “Headrest Pillow, V669-002079-001, 2D628 H075117C.” The edge has three snaps for securing the foam pad inside (which has since been discarded by NASA), and the rear has a Velcro-tabbed strap that would allow it to be wrapped and secured in place; astronauts could also use the strap to shield the eyes from the Shuttle’s cabin lighting. Astronauts could use these pillows in a sleep station, or with sleep restraints, and a sleeping bag. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8658. Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Recovery Beacon. Space

Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) recovery beacon, measuring 4.25˝ x 4˝ x 3.5˝, housed in a white case, with a Micro Electronics, Inc. label, reading: “Light, Flashing, Model 209-B-3, Serial 1000012, Part Number 10400-0162-802…Contract Number: NAS8-32000…Date of Manufacture: March 1983.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8659. Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Transmitter and Antenna. Two items: a Space Shuttle Solid

Rocket Booster (SRB) location aid transmitter, measuring 4˝ x 2.5˝ x 1.25˝, with a United Technologies parts tag on top: “Transmitter Forward Skirt, Part No. 10400-0163-802, Ser No. 10, Accept Date 2/15/91”; and a thin metal flip-up antenna, measuring 14˝ x 2.5˝ x 2.5˝, marked on the base with part numbers: “10400-0184-101, SN-1000121, X30A4.”

Designed as part of the reusable package that would help recovery crews locate and retrieve the SRB. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8660. Space Shuttle Space Suit Power Harness Assembly (Lower Arm). Space Shuttle Space Suit Power

Harness Assembly (Lower Arm), approximately 16˝ long, comprising a white cable with connectors at each end, labeled as “P/N 0103-211984-01-07, S/N 079.” Sealed in its original NASA-JSC cleaning bag with affixed deaccession label. In fine condition. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8661.

Space Shuttle Spacelab Stowage Tray.

Lightweight aluminum stowage tray made by Intercontinental Mfg. Co. of Dallas, Texas, designed to fit in a stowage locker on the Space Shuttle’s Spacelab, measuring 16? x 15? x 7?, identified on the front with stenciled part numbers: “SED406100232-308, S/N 1029.” The tray is assembled utilizing riveted construction. There are two Nomex strap pull handles on both the front and back sides (each identified inside with a stenciled part number). Nine white Velcro squares on the bottom of the tray would have allowed it to be secured inside Spacelab when removed from its stowage locker. Two labels, “FRONT” and “BACK,” are attached to their respective sides. Tied to the front handle is a “JSC Project Parts Tag” denoting it as Class I flight hardware with an original unit cost of $1250; another label is affixed to the front panel. Based on the Parts ID tag, this tray likely was never flown, and it was downgraded to Class III prior to disposal. The consignor notes that this was purchased as NASA surplus.

Starting Bid $200

8662. Space Shuttle Treadmill Belt Pads. Two belt pads designed for use on the Space Shuttle treadmill: a pad with a tag reading: “Belt Pad Assy—Right, P/N SEG46120253-301, S/N 1003”; and a longer pad annotated, “WLST410313-301 Assembly, Trainer, Class III.” In overall very good to fine condition.Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

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8663. Space Shuttle TMG Waist Section.

Space Shuttle-era TMG (Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment) waist section, measuring 28˝ x 15.5˝, with an ILC-Dover tag on the interior: “Item: TMG, Waist, Part No. 0104–82692–XX, Serial No. 319, Size 15, Code ID. 74897 Mfg. 9/12.”

The TMG waist section features zipper tracks to upper and lower inner lining, and a set of six Velcro strips marked in red felt tip; the parts label and interior are also marked in red felt tip. Includes the original deaccession bag with a pair of NASA-JSC labels, both dated September 27, 2012. In fine condition.

This waist section is one component of the extravehicular space suit that astronauts used to perform spacewalks from the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. The Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) consists of two major systems: the Space Suit Assembly (SSA) and the Life Support System (LSS). Unlike previous generations of space suits, the SSA is not custom made for individual astronauts, but consists of interchangeable and reusable components that each astronaut chooses to fit his or her body. The TMG is the outermost layer of the space suit and provides insulation, radiation shielding, and protection from micrometeorites that could otherwise puncture the suit. Starting Bid $200

8664. Space Shuttle Urine Sample Container. Space

Shuttle urine sample container pouch made of white Nomex, measuring approximately 20˝ x 7˝ x 3˝, with a parts label on the front: “Name: Urine Sample Container, P/N SED46100316305, S/N 1028, MFG: NASAJSC 1-91.” An interesting piece, evidently designed for medical research. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

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8665. Space Shuttle Volume Liner E. Triangle-shaped

Space Shuttle volume liner made of white Nomex and used in training, measuring approximately 33˝ x 16˝ x 18˝, with an ILC Space Systems tag on the large Velcro-close cover flap: “Item: Volume Liner E, Part No. 10105-10072-01, Serial No. N/A, Size N/A, Code ID 74897, MFG 1/83, Contract No. NAS9-16589.” The tag is struck through in red felt tip and marked, “Class III Trainer.” These types of volume liners were normally flown on most Shuttle flights for storage. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original NASA parts bag with affixed label. The consignor notes that this was purchased as NASA surplus. Starting Bid $200

8666. Space Shuttle Waste Collection System Liners. Pack of ten Space Shuttle Waste Collection System

(WCS) liners, plus one loose liner. The collection container was attached to the WCS wall. It had a suction hose attached to the bottom. The crew member put a liner in the container at the start of every major visit to the Space Shuttle Commode. The WCS was not designed for anything but human waste (i.e. no tissues or wipes allowed). All tissues, wipes, and gloves were deposited into the liner. At the end of the activity, the liner was removed from the container, draw strings pulled tight, rubber band wrapped around, and placed in the wet trash storage bag in the WCS. All 135 Space Shuttle flights carried a supply of these liners. The consignor notes that this Class I flight item was purchased as NASA surplus.

Starting Bid $200

8667. STS-131 Flown Very Lightweight Headset.

Very Lightweight Headset (VLHS) unit flown on STS-131, identified by a label on the cable, “VLHS S S/N 5550, SED16101291-313.” These headsets were used on the Space Shuttle, and International Space Station. They utilize a thin metal headband. The total weight as shown is 2.9 ounces. Crew members have the option of adding a foam ear pad if desired. The pad would probably have been discarded post flight, and is not included. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by an anti-static bag for storage, bearing an affixed label noting an acquisition cost of $127.17. Includes a copy of the NASA disposal record listing this headset as flown on STS-131. Starting Bid $200

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8668. Shuttle-era Corn Space Food Starting Bid $200

8669. Rice Krispies Space Food Starting Bid $200

8670. Jerry Ross’s STS-110 Flown Sunglasses and Case Starting Bid $200

8671. Shrimp Cocktail Space Food Starting Bid $200

8672. Space Shuttle Advanced Crew Escape Suit Vent Duct Assembly Starting Bid $200

8673. Space Shuttle Air Duct Flexible Coupling Lot of (7) Starting Bid $200

8674. Space Shuttle Checklist Holder Assembly Starting Bid $200

8676. Space Shuttle Data Recording Pen Assembly (Fisher Space Pen) Starting Bid $200

8677. Space Shuttle Data Recording Pen Assembly (Fisher Space Pen) Starting Bid $200

8675. Space Shuttle Checklist Holder Assembly Starting Bid $200

8678. Space Shuttle MultiLayer Insulation Blanket Starting Bid $200

8679. Space Shuttle Multipurpose CIPAA Sack Starting Bid $200

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SpaceX 8680. SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 Coin.

Limited edition coin commemorating the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services mission and the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Nickel alloy, 44 mm, 48 gm. The front features a raised emblem with Falcon 9 launch vehicle and surrounding text: “SpaceX–COTS Demo 2+, Falcon 9, Dragon”; and the reverse depicts the Dragon spacecraft floating towards the ISS, with encircled text: “First Commercial Spacecraft to Visit ISS, 5-25-2012.”

In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from SpaceX. This commemorative coin was only available to SpaceX employees.

Starting Bid $200

8681. SpaceX Flown CRS-7 Solar Array Fragment. Flown piece of solar array from the Dragon C109 spacecraft, which launched from Cape Canaveral as part of the SpaceX CRS-7 mission on June 28, 2015. The fragment measures 1.25˝ x 1.25˝ and is encased in a Lucite display measuring 2.25˝ in diameter. In fine condition.

The spacecraft for the SpaceX CRS-7 mission disintegrated just 139 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral, just before the first stage was to separate from the second stage. It was the ninth flight for SpaceX’s uncrewed Dragon cargo spacecraft and the seventh SpaceX operational mission contracted to NASA under a Commercial Resupply Services contract. Starting Bid $200

8682. SpaceX Flown Dragon CRS-3 MLI Fragment. Limited edition flown swatch of multi-layer insulation (MLI) from the Draco thruster of the Dragon CRS spacecraft, which launched as part of the SpaceX CRS-3 mission on April 18, 2014. The swatch measures 1.5˝ in diameter and is presented in a plastic 5.75˝ x 5.75˝ display case with certificate of authenticity numbered 260/550. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8683. SpaceX Flown Dragon Parachute Patch.

Very appealing embroidered patch for the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services mission and the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which became the first commercial spacecraft to successfully rendezvous with and attach to the International Space Station. The patch measures 3.5˝ x 4.5˝ and is affixed to an 8.5˝ x 11˝certificate of authenticity, which states: “This custom patch contains a portion of one of the three parachutes that brought Dragon safely back to earth at the end of the historic mission.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a plastic presentation holder. Starting Bid $200

8684. SpaceX Flown Falcon Heavy Demo Patch. Attrac-

tive embroidered patch for the Falcon Heavy test flight that launched from Cape Kennedy LC-39A on February 6, 2018, measuring 5˝ x 6˝ and affixed to an attractive 8.5˝ x 11˝ presentation sheet, which states: “This mission patch has been embroidered with red thread flown inside the nose cones of the recovered side boosters.”

In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Space Art

8685. Apollo 7 Original Painting. Attractive original

color painting of the Saturn IB SA-205 rocket attached to the umbilical tower at Cape Kennedy LC-34 in preparation for the Apollo 7 mission, accomplished in mixed media on a 12.5 x 10.5 artist board. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8686. Cece Bibby Signed Print. Limited edition color glossy 14.25 x 11 print of Cece Bibby’s original painting of the Friendship 7, Aurora 7, and Sigma 7 mission emblems, numbered 9/150, signed in silver ink, “Cece Bibby, Mercury Artist.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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8687. Paul Calle Set of (3) Sketches of the Apollo 11 Crew. Terrific

limited edition set of three 7.5 x 4 FDCs bearing original graphite and colored pencil sketches of the Apollo 11 crew by renowned space artist Paul Calle, depicting Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins in their white space suits prior to their historic lunar landing mission, each numbered 7/11, postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbo-sized commemorative “First Man on the Moon” stamp, which is affixed to the upper right. Each cover is signed in pencil by Calle. In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8688. Paul Calle Signed Sketch of Neil Armstrong. Original limited edition

sketch of Neil Armstrong in his white space suit by Paul Calle, numbered 7/11, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on an off-white 9.5 x 6.25 First Day Cover, postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbo-sized commemorative “First Man on the Moon” stamp, which is affixed to the upper right, signed below the stamp in pencil by Calle. In very fine condition. A fantastic sketch redolent of Calle’s famed lithograph of Armstrong prior to the historic flight of Apollo 11. Starting Bid $200

Preliminary drawing for McCall’s ‘Decade of Achievement’ stamp 8689. Robert McCall Original Stamp Drawing. Robert McCall’s preliminary artwork for his design of the memorable eight-cent United States ‘Decade of Achievement’ postage stamps issued in 1971, accomplished in colored marker and pencil on a white 15.5 x 12 sheet.

On the same page, McCall writes an ALS signed “Bob,” explaining his thoughts on the design, in full: “Since the Apollo 15 will be carrying a Lunar Rover Vehicle for the first time I felt it would be an important symbol to include. Of course I would like very much to do a twin so my first choice of the sketches is No. 1 or No. 2 however I like for a single No. 5 & No. 10 indeed I feel that any of these sketches could result in a handsome stamp…I have the latest info from NASA on the Rover etc.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 24 x 25.75; the framed display also includes two FDCs of the version of the stamp, each signed by McCall, with one featuring an additional lunar landing sketch. In overall very good to fine condition, with folds and creases to the letter.

While the final design simply portrays the Apollo missions with a Lunar Rover on the moon, this preliminary concept truly embodies the idea of a ‘Decade of Achievement’—the image shows the progression from the orbiting Mercury capsule to the Gemini spacewalk to the Apollo lunar landing. This piece also provides unique insight into the production of a US postage stamp, with various annotations and notes on color selection throughout. McCall was responsible for many of the most famous scenes of the space age as part of the NASA art in space program which James Webb established in 1962, and his artwork appeared on several American postage stamps. An amazing behind-the-scenes piece with artistic and philatelic appeal. Starting Bid $300

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8690. Snoopy and Woodstock Limited Edition Apollo 11 Animation Cel.

(Bill Melendez Productions, 2019) Limited edition cel of Snoopy and Woodstock entitled ‘First Prize Again!,’ numbered 11/11, which depicts the two Peanuts astronauts during a post-mission celebration. The cel is placed on a matching giclee background.

Character images measure 4.25 x 5.75 (Snoopy) and 2.25 x 2.75 (Woodstock), with a mat opening of 12.25 x 10. Matted and framed to an overall size of 18.75 x 16.5. The piece has the silver Peanuts Film Gallery seal to lower right. In fine condition. This limited edition cel was made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic moon landing of the Apollo 11 NASA space mission on July 20th, 1969. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from Sopwrith Productions/Bill Melendez Studios and the Animazing Gallery. Starting Bid $200

Miscellany 8693. Apollo and Space Shuttle Manuals. Group

8691. Air Force Launch Operations Countdown Clock. United States Air Force countdown clock, measuring 19 x 3.75 x 14.75, with an affixed red label on the front, reading, “Property of USAF PAN/AM/ASD 08(606)-68-C-0040.” The digital readout is headed “Countdown 3,” with labels along the bottom for “Mission,” “Minutes,” and “Seconds.” There are three pin-type connectors on the rear that would connect to communication cables. In very good to fine condition.

This clock would have been associated with various launch operations, primarily to place military payloads into space.

Starting Bid $200

8692. Air Force Launch Rangetime Operations Clock.

United States Air Force clock, measuring 19 x 3.75 x 14.75, with an affixed red label on the front, reading, “Property of USAF PAN/AM/ASD 08(606)-68-C-0040.” The digital readout is headed “Range Time,” with labels along the bottom for “Hours,” “Minutes,” and “Seconds.” There are three pin-type connectors on the rear that would connect to communication cables. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

lot of three uncommon NASA manuals for the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs: A stapled 23-page manual entitled “Development of the Apollo Egress Trainer,” written by Paul H. Kruppenbacher, dated January 1971, with sections related to Design and Construction and Apollo Egress Trainer Applications. A staple-bound manual entitled “Systems Test Report for Evaluation of the Apollo Command Module Sea Water Pump,” dated April 10, 1969, prepared by the Landing and Recovery Division, Recovery Systems Branch at the Manned Spacecraft Center, which mainly consists of 10 figures and five appendices—General Test Requirements, Test Information Release (SC 007A), Test Information Release (B/P 1102A), Sea Water Pump Control Drawing, and Sea Water Pump Design Specification. A staple-bound 33-page manual entitled “A Preliminary Study of Liquid Hydrogen Logistics for Space Shuttle Ferry Operations,” dated July 20, 1970, prepared by the Landing and Recovery Division at the Manned Spacecraft Center, with includes the sections: Properties and Hazards of Hydrogen, Liquid Hydrogen Distribution, Designed Considerations in Using Liquid Hydrogen Fueled Air-Breathing Engines, and Operational Considerations in Using Liquid Hydrogen as the Air-Breathing Engine Fuel. In overall fine condition. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations.

Starting Bid $200

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8694. ESSA9 Photographs. Un-

common pair of semi-glossy 20.25 x 24 photographic prints of contact strips showing images taken by the ESSA-9 meteorological satellite on December 25, 1969, with the prints depicting orbital views of Earth’s western and eastern hemispheres. In overall fine condition, with light staining to the borders of one of the prints. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

8695. ASE 9th Planetary Congress Multisigned Poster. Limited

edition color 22 x 34 poster for the 9th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers held in Vienna, Austria in October 1993, numbered 128/133, signed in silver ink by over 60 of the participants, including: Buzz Aldrin, James Lovell, Alexei Leonov, Valentina Tereshkova, Walt Cunningham, Scott Carpenter, Valery Bykovsky, Stuart A. Roosa, Jack Lousma, Gherman Titov, Bruce McCandless II, Owen Garriott, Ed Gibson, Bob Overmyer, Jerry Carr, Don Lind, Don Peterson, Don Williams, John Fabian, Toyohiro Akiyama, Michael Coats, Samuel Durrance, Taylor Wang, and many more. Rolled and in fine condition, with wear to edges.

Accompanied by an identification guide to the signatures.

Starting Bid $200

8696. Final Frontier Design EVA Space Suit Glove Prototype. Desirable EVA space

suit glove prototype made by Final Frontier Design (FFD) in 2012 for testing with FFD space suits. The glove features an orange wrist joint and palm with black fingers and fingertips, and a Final Frontier Design tag sewn on the glove back side. Mounted on a thick metal plate for display. In fine condition, with expected wear.

With this design prototype, FFD approved the glove design with gimbal ring wrist joint and original flat patterns for single restraint bladder technology; it was designed for display only, and the Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment (TMG) is not included. Final Frontier Design was founded after Ted Southern and Nikolay Moiseev took home a $100,000 second place prize in NASA’s 2009 Astronaut Glove Challenge, with a pressurized glove design that outperformed NASA’s Phase VI gloves in a variety of tests. Their company has since gone on to win several NASA contracts for various space suit and life support system elements, and has developed low-cost EVA (Extravehicular Activity) and LEA (Launch, Entry, & Abort) space suits. Moiseev one day plans to put one of his FFD suits on Mars. Starting Bid $300

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8697. From the Earth to the Moon Screener Video Box Set. Awards

season screener box-set for the 12-part 1998 HBO television miniseries From the Earth to the Moon, containing six video tapes with inside of front covers featuring cast and crew images and award categories. Includes a one-sheet movie poster for Ron Howard’s 1995 space docudrama Apollo 13. Housed in an unrelated screener box for a TNT television program. In fine condition, with light creasing to the poster and brochure.

Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from the original recipient of the screener set. The tapes are included. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

8698. Leroy Grumman Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 portrait

of Roy Grumman, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “L. R. Grumman.” In fine condition, with some small envelope clasp surface impressions to the top. Starting Bid $200

First-generation engineering model from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Program Office

8699. Hubble Telescope Engineering Paper Model. Extremely rare NASA first generation paper

model of the Hubble Space Telescope, standing approximately 13˝ in height and 12˝ wide with extended solar array panels, signed on the underside of the upper lid in silver ink, “Jeffrey Hoffman, STS-61, (SM-1).” The carefully detailed model, with articulating high gain antennae, has every panel and bay labeled for easy reference. This working model originates from the Hubble Program Office at the Goddard Space Flight Center and was used as a reference by NASA engineers and Mission Control personnel in the event of any unforeseen issues.

In fine condition, with light overall staining from exposure to cigarette smoke. Models such as this one can be viewed in various NASA documentaries pertaining to the earlier Hubble Service Missions. A handsomely rendered working NASA model that falls into the ‘endangered’ category—a remote handful of these models have survived over the years, with this example all the more desirable for its superb condition. Starting Bid $1000

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8700.

Hubble Telescope Flown Insulation. Limited

edition flown swatch of multilayer insulation blanket removed from the exterior of the Hubble Space Telescope, numbered 48/75. The swatch measures .75˝ x 1˝ and is encased in a 4.5˝ x 3.25˝ x 1˝ Lucite display with information sheet: “This aluminized polyimide film is from an original multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket covering the exterior of the Hubble Space Telescope. It was removed on December 24, 1999 from the Support System Module’s Bay 10 door during Servicing Mission 3A by STS-103 astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld. This material flew on-orbit more than 1.5 billion miles from the April 24, 1990 launch of STS-31 (Hubble deployment) to the STS-103 landing on December 27, 1999.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8701. Joe Kittinger Signed Photograph. Colonel in the

United States Air Force and a USAF Command Pilot (born 1928) who participated in Project Manhigh and Project Excelsior in 1960, setting a world record for the highest skydive from a height greater than 19 miles; he was also the first man to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a gas balloon. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kittinger performing his then record-breaking skydive, signed in black felt tip, “Joe W. Kittinger.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8703. Lunar Globe with Phase Overlay.

Vintage 12˝ diameter lunar globe by Replogle reproducing the moon at a scale of 180 miles per inch, fixed upon a plastic base by Farquhar Transparent Globes. The base names the phases of moon— “New Moon,” “Waxing Crescent,” “First Quarter,” “Waxing Gibbous,” “Full Moon,” “Waning Gibbous,” “Third Quarter,” and “Waning Crescent”— and bears a copyright date of 1971. The globe has a translucent dark overlay that rotates to represent the various phases. In fine condition, with an area of old adhesive residue to the base. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8702. Lunar Equatorial Zone Group of (3) Maps. Scarce set of three

Lunar Equatorial Zone charts, each scale 1:2,500,000, 38.25 x 14.5, dated December 1968, with charts featuring lunar terrain identified as ‘Earthside,’ sheet 1 of 4, ‘Eastern Limb,’ sheet 3 of 4, and ‘Western Limb,’ sheet 4 of 4. All maps were prepared by the Army Map Service for the Mapping Science Laboratory, NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center from Lunar Orbiter photography. Rolled and in overall very good to fine condition, with multiple vertical folds, and some staining and creasing to sheet four. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations. Starting Bid $200

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8704. Navy Recovery Patches. Three embroidered

recovery patches: a 4 x 5 patch for the USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7) recovery ship, which retrieved the crew of Apollo 9 in the North Atlantic Ocean on March 13, 1969; a 4-inch diameter patch for TF-140, the Atlantic Recovery Force under control of the Atlantic Recovery Control Center (RCCA) based at Norfolk, Virginia; and a 4.75 x 5.25 patch for TF-130, the Pacific Recovery Force under control of the Pacific Recovery Control Center (RCCP) based at Kunai, Hawaii. In overall fine condition. From the personal collection of Paul Kruppenbacher, a member of the NASA Houston Landing and Recovery Division who trained Apollo astronauts in water recovery procedures and was deployed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for crew and spacecraft recovery operations.

Starting Bid $200

8705. Red Bull Stratos Helium Balloon. Limited

edition display featuring an original piece of the Red Bull Stratos Helium Balloon that carried Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner 24 miles up into the stratosphere for his record-setting free fall on October 14, 2012. The piece measures 4.5˝ x 1˝ and is mounted on a metallic 8.5˝ x 15.75˝ display with images and information text on the historic feat.

In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8706. Carl Sagan Signed Photograph. Official 8.5 x 11 NASA-JPL lithograph of an early television picture taken

by Ranger VII of the lunar craters Arzachel, Alphonsus, and Guericke, signed in black ballpoint by Carl Sagan. In fine condition, with creasing to the corners. Starting Bid $200

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8707. U. S. Air Force Pressure Suit. Bright or-

ange circa early 1960s Goodrich A/ P22S-3 full pressure suit with a worn “U. S. Air Force” emblem on the chest, Scott Aviation Corp. pressure suit controller and hose on the front, pressure meter on the knee, and two leather-palmed gloves. A strap on the front is annotated in felt tip, “Murphy.” In very good to fine condition, with several loose neck ring gaskets. This is essentially the Air Force variant of the Navy’s MK IV pressure suit, which would be further adapted and modified for Project Mercury. Pressure suits were developed by the US Navy and Air Force for the use of their pilots in high-altitude unpressurized fighter jets, and would be necessary to protect NASA astronauts in the event of sudden depressurization of the cabin in the vacuum of space. Upon testing, NASA preferred the Navy’s Mark IV suit as a platform: the most obvious modification NASA made was the replacement of the dark outer shell with aluminum-coated nylon for thermal control purposes, giving the suit a futuristic shiny silver appearance; most of the other changes also had to do with thermal and environmental control. Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

8708. Wallops Station Miniature Metal Rocket.

Scarce metal rocket, standing 4˝ in height, presented to employees involved with testing at Wallops Station on Wallops Island, Virginia. In fine condition. Included with the rocket is a Wallops Station general information booklet from 1973, which notes that “Wallops Station is responsible for planning and conducting applied research and development. Scientific payload development, instrumentation, facilities and techniques utilized in rocket-borne experiments, aeronautical and terminal area research projects and ecological studies are emphasized. Wallops Station prepares, assembles, launches, tracks and acquires scientific information from space vehicles.

Its facilities are utilized by scientists and engineers from the laboratories and research centers of NASA, other governmental agencies, colleges and universities, and the worldwide scientific community.” Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Starting Bid $200

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CONDITIONS OF SALE ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION,” TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”).

The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms.

RR Auction and Auction: This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (“RRauction.com”). The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction. com supersede those in the printed Catalog.

Bidder: Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal.

teen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder.

All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid.

Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction.

If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid.

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

Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references.

Credit will be granted at the discretion of RR Auction. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number, or the last four digits thereof, so a credit check may be performed prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue.

Buyer’s Premium:

The 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.

The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed Auctions (the “Buyer’s Timed Premium”), a 20% buyer’s premium for our November 2019 Sports (567) Auction, and a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on live Auctions (the “Buyer’s Live Premium,” together with the Buyer’s Timed Premium, the “Buyer’s Premium”). For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later.

Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eigh-

Bidding:

Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.

Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession.

Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make

loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid.

When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis.

Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.

RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid.

Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced.

Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Payment: All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice $2,500 or under will have the option to pay by credit card or Paypal. Please send Paypal payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com.

Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth

herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/ her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period.

RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In all circumstances, the Auction House prefers payment by Bank Wire transfer.

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.

Sales Tax: RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our Sales Tax page on our website to see the states that are affected at https://www.rrauction.com/Sales-Taxes If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%.

If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax.

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. Bid-

der 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) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential.

Placing arbitrary, 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.

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:

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction:

Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Since 1976

Let’s make history—together For over 40 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction.

We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.

RR Auction

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Est. 1976

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www.RRAuction.com

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(800) 937-3880

1976

RARE. REMARKABLE. RESULTS.

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