Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 105

June 30 - July 1 2018 Manuscript, Space and Collectibles Sale

Collections

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 881		Fine Collection of Aerospace and Cachet Space Covers (US) Including Binder With All 135 Shuttle Missions w/Cancellations. Very nice collection of over 350 aerospace and space related covers. Of note is a complete collection of commemorative launch covers for every Shuttle Mission totaling 135 and one more celebrating the entire program. Also included is a collection of more than 100 covers designed by Robert Rank of Space Voyage covers (a favorite of collectors) from 1976-1993 of various Shuttle launches, landings tests and simulations. Next over 50 recent Lollini Cachet Space Covers from 2008 - 2017 which include Space X rocket and satellite launches. From Project Mercury, 50+ US space covers of the Manned Mercury space flighs from 1961-63 including first day covers, anniversaries and events. Finally, ~50 vintage original space-related postcards, all clean that are definitely a window back in time. Estimate Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 882		Personal Collection of a NASA Flight Director's Space Related Postal Stamps and Covers From All Over The World. Fine collection of space related postal stamps, a diversion of a NASA Flight Director that would make a perfect starter for any collector of any age. 1.) He filled about one half an album, 30-35 pages with recent stamps celebrating a wide variety of missions both Russian and US. The Russian stamps, around 30, celebrate their early efforts, including Yuri Gargarin and other heroes and the artwork on many is absolutely fantastic. The balance of the stamps in the binder celebrate Gemini, Apollo and Soyuz and come from Panama, Jordan, Aman, The Maldives, Republic of Togo, Liberia, Mongolia and many more, all with striking art work that impress and was never used. 2) Another small folio has about 10 pages of space related stamps all from Russia totaling about 70, all unused. 3) Two file boxes of first day covers totaling 120 virtually all space related with a few honoring science and almost all US first day covers with a handful of Russian first day issues. 4) Finally, a rubber-band-bound collection of mostly US covers (around 40) that are gifts by friends of the Flight Director's, many with notes of appreciation. All in fine condition. Estimate Value $150 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 883		450 Worldwide Covers from 1950s to 2000s, Many Quite Scarce. A fascinating collection of covers celebrating man's race to the stars. As this was a collection built by a supremely knowledgable philatelist and space enthusiast, assembled here is one of the finest collections of covers from all over the world, some we have neve seen. Over 60 are from the formerly Easter Bloc Countries and many of the covers and stamps are quite striking. A great many of the collection first day issues. Again this is a remarkably global collection in the celebration of space that took years to build. In very good to near mint condition. Estimate Value $250 - UP The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 884		Balance of Consignment from a Storied Collector, Vintage Cape Street Signs, Kapton Foil, Early Velcro, Shuttle Blanket. Nice consignment balance from a storied collector. Most unusual are 1) two vintage street signs from Cape Canaveral Air Force "Space Command" from the 80s or 90s "W. Skid Strip" and "Patrol Rd" with Space Command emblems on each. 2) A Kapton foil swatch with COA removed from Apollo 16 Lunar Module. 3) A sample of Beta Cloth from Owens Corning with Apollo 11 insignia executed in Roma Questral pigments. 4) A Shuttel Orbiter insulation blanket from the 1980s with NASA red tag, flown, status presumed. 5) From earlier US Aerospace history a sample of early Velcro and its history and importance to NASA. 6) A collection of early brochures for Kennedy Space Center tours some in cooperation with TWA. Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $640
Lot 885		Terrific Collection of Space Ephemera: Apollo 11 Kapton Foil on COA, 70mm Transparencies, Dick Slayton Patch and More. Usually termed "consignment balance" but this collection certainly rises above that: Apollo 11 Kapton foil segment on presentation COA, ASTP patch with COA from Deke Slayton, Signed gas receipt by Slayton, Apollo 13 Mission Control papers and signed B&W still by Fred Haise, Two color lithos from Deke Slayton approaching space ship Soyuz, 100 US Manned Space Flight patch, 25 pages of lecture notes dated 1964 on Space Radiation, 3 70mm Apollo 11 transparencies and assorted vintage NASA printed brochures and information. The Apollo 11 Kapton foil alone makes this a most winning lot. Estimate Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $672
Lot 886		Interesting Collection of Space Ephemera: Flown Russian Film, 30 + NASA Apollo Color Lithos and 3 Apollo 11 Stereo Photographic Pairs. Fine collection of photographs and photgraphic ephemera: 1.) Section of film backing that was flown on board the Russian Spaceship Salyut 7 in 1984 with COA which includes description and photos 2.) Original NASA color lithos; 10 each of 3 different Apollo 11 images with each having a 10 cent First Man on the Moon stamp affixed and cancelled on July 20, 1969 plus two Apollo 12 color lithos. 3.). Three 4 x ½" metal holders, each containing two images shot during Apollo 11 mission. When viewed through the appropriate device, they yield a 3-D look at the lunar surface and were used during mission debriefings. All three lots in excellent condition. Estimate Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $512
Lot 887		Personal Handwritten Notes of the Engineer/Flight Director 1967- 1972 2 Diaries & 2 Pocket Notes. Four Diaries all in the handwriting of a lead engineer and ultimately Flight Director for NASA. All are dated entries of meetings, notations, notes to self, technical challenges and every subject in between. Most of the books are half full but a trove of information in the day-to-day challenges within the NASA Space Program. His handwriting is very legible and the information within quite interesting. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $512
Lot 888		A Trove Of Sterling Silver Commemorative Coins and Medals Worldwide Celebrating Manned Space Flights 300+ Troy Ounces. One of the largest collections of commemorative coins and medals celebrating man's exploration of space in STERLING SILVER we have ever offered. This was a decades long collection to assemble, a passion to collect as many variations of commemoratives world wide with regards to space exploration. Included in this collection of sterling silver pieces are those issued by the US Mint, Pobjoy Mint, UK, Franklin Mint, Danbury Mint, as well as a variety of countries. There are about 250 coins and medallions, the bulk of them one troy ounce, a few larger, a few smaller. Almost all are proofs, sealed, encased or slabbed with several in presentation folios and boxes. While every achievement in space is represented, clearly the Apollo 11, first landing on the moon is the dominant commemoration. Coins are in overall mint condition and priced welll below melt. Estimate Value $3,750 - UP The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,560
Lot 889		Eleven, 14K Gold Coins Commemorating Historic Moments In Space. Eleven (11) coins commemmorating historic moments in space from Explorer 1 to the first Shuttle Flight, each stamped 14K gold. Each weigh 2.7 grams and are 20mm in diameter. Obverse sides have stamped images of ships, satellites and the like, the revers a brief descripition. Half are loose, half encased in snap cases. Estimate Value $500 - UP The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 890		70+ Collection of Worldwide Commemorative Medallions and Medals Celebrating the First Moon Landing. Over seventy (70) medallions and medals in bronze, brass, pewter and other metal alloys from around the world celebrating the Apollo 11 moon landing. They range in size from 3" in diameter to 1¼" with some boasting incredible artistry in their bold relief. Pictured are a sampling of the pieces, but know all are in excellent condition, some duplicates, and some quite scarce. A collection spanning 20 years to build. Estimate Value $250 - UP The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $672
Lot 891		Mammoth Collection of Commemorative Coins and Medals Celebrating the Earliest Days of the Satellite to Shuttle Program. Enormous collection (40 Pounds!) of commemorative coins celebrating Man's Exploration of Space. Hundreds of medals and medallions mostly in bronze, copper and nickle (with some silver over bronze.) Many of these pieces are quite large and the craftsmanship and artistry in their execution absolutely beautiful, the reliefs pronounced and boasting great details. Again these are collectible medals/coins not of gold or silver. However a few may have slipped past, for example the Israeli collection of three pictured. Once again the collection weighs 40 pounds and while ground shipping perfectly reasonable, it would prove a consideration overseas. Estimate Value $250 - UP The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
Lot 892		1988 America in Space Commemorative Bronze, Silver and Gold Set in Original Case/COA by US Mint. Issued in 1988 by the U.S. Mint, this rarely offered set comprises of three medals/medallions: one in bronze, one in silver and one in gold. The Shuttle in flight is in gold weighs 8.4 grams and is 90% gold 4.2% silver, and the balance copper. The silver coin, much larger of Astronaut with US flag is 26 ¾ grams and is 90% silver 10% copper. The bronze space shuttle is 25 grams and 90% copper and 10% zinc. Comes in original case and specifications/COA. Estimate Value $500 - UP The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 893		11 Soviet Russia Presentation Enamel Medallions/Badges Celebrating Soviet and US Space Achievements. A most unusual set of 11 different 40 mm enamel medallions; gold, white, blue, black and green badges depicting the accomplishments of Soviet and US/Soviet missions. Center of each medallion (or badges, these actually have screw backs) is an attached piece of metal depicting the event being commemorated. An appealing, unusual set. Excellent condition. Estimate Value $250 - UP The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold