Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 113

The Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Apollo Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 884		Rare Neil Armstrong Signed Letter "I have Given Up Signing Stuff!" plus 14 Signed Apollo Stills. Fine collection of Apollo Astronauts: The highlight of this lot is a Neil Armstrong Typed Signed Letter of July 12, 2002 with excellent content. …"I have given up signing stuff. Even old friends from NASA were selling autographs at auctions and on the web. So I just gave up…." Authenticity from Steve Zarelli, Zarelli Space Authentication, LLC. Also included in this lot are signed photos off: A-9 McDivitt, A-12 Conrad, Gordon and Bean; A-12 Conrad, A-14 Mitchell, A-14 Shepard, Roosa and Mitchell; A-14 Mitchell; A-15 Worden, A-15 Scott; A-16 Young, A-16 Duke, A-17 Cernan, A-17 Schmitt, A-17 Schmitt, ASTP Stafford. Mostly 8 x 10s and all signed. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,040
Lot 885		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 886		Apollo Related: Framed Fragments From Moon and Mars Meteorites. The two most desirable meteorites come from the Moon and Mars. The only way to own a piece of the Moon and Mars is to acquire a part of one of the rare meteorites that originated when a very large meteorite impacted their surface ejecting small rocks out into space that eventually made their way to Earth as a meteorite. This 13 x 7" black frame ready for hanging contains two small fragments of meteorites from the Moon and Mars. The Lunar fragment is from Dhofar 461 a lunar anorthosite melt breccia and the Mars fragment is from Dhofar 19 a Marsian basalt (Shergotite). Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $348
Lot 887		Apollo: 17 Signed Photos: Nine (9) Moonwalkers, Excellent Buzz Aldrin Signed Photo, Apollo 12 and Apollo 14 Crew Signed Photos and More. Another fantastic collection of Apollo signatures (17 photos!) almost all on 8 x 10" NASA photos. Excellent vintage original B&W NASA photo of Buzz Aldrin adjusting oxygen flow on Neal Armstrong's Extravehicular Mobility Unit while participating in lunar surface training. Also included are Apollo 12 Crew in front of Lunar Module, the full crew of Apollo 14 official portrait, and individual portraits of Conrad, Mitchell, Worden, Scott, Young, Duke, two great ones of Cernan, Schmitt (also signed a Space trading card) Eisele (4 x 6" B&W photo) and we always like to include a Deke Slayton. All photos are in excellent condition and the signatures bold. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,160
Lot 888		Apollo Collection: Numerous Astronaut Autographs Including Two Buzz Aldrin, Fred Haise, David Scott, Gene Cernan + Shuttle Flown Flag. Fine collection of space ephemera, mostly from the Apollo Program but other notables as well. 1.) Two signed Buzz Aldrin pieces, 4 x 6½" signed color photo with Kennedy Space Center canceled July 20, 1979 First Man on the Moon stamp and a film treatment entitled The Spirit of Flight signed not only by Buzz Aldrin, but James Doolittle and Papy Boyington. 2.) Signed NASA letter by Dave Scott to Fred Linder. 3.) Two 8 x 10" photos signed, one from Gemini IV of Rio Grande Valley from Space and one of Earth while on the Apollo 9 Mission. 4.) Gene Cernan signed 8 x 10" portrait in white space suit. 5.) Frank Borman signed portrait 8 x 10" in skinny tie and coat. 6.) Three of Fred Haise two 8 x 10" in white suit, one 8 x 10 of Earth from space. 7.) Shuttle astronauts Richard Truly, Joe Engle, Gordon Fullerton and A FLOWN FLAG ON STS-2 SHUTTLE COLUMBIA. 9.) John Young Bob Crippen signed large Shuttle fold out illustration almost poster size part of the NASA facts publications. 10.)Rounding out space, a signed letter by Carl Sagan. A great collection for dealers and collectors alike with many unusual pieces and a few interesting vintage photos are also included. 11.) Apollo 7 crew signed photo great, but Schirra very faint. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 889		Neil Armstrong and Janet Armstrong Signed Affidavit and Photo. Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), naval aviator, test pilot, university professor and the first man to walk the moon on July 21st, 1969. Offered is a signature of Armstrong as "N. A. Armstrong" clipped from a tax related affidavit and co-signed underneath by his first wife Janet, who later divorced in 1994 after 38 years of marriage. This piece was discussed in the comments section in January 2011 on CollectSpace.com and comes slabbed from Beckett Grading Services and JSA certification. Also included is a reproduction family photo of the Armstrongs. Very scarce. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 890		Lucite Display Paperweight "From The Ground Up---To The Moon" 3 Segments: Kapton Foil, Beta Cloth and Fire Brick. Lucite display of authentic materials from the Apollo Program. Segment of beta cloth from Apollo 10, a segment of Kapton tape foil flown to the moon as part of the thermal protection system for the Apollo 11 Command Module and finally a segment of Apollo-era of fire resistant brick from Launch Complex 39 flame trench ca. 1979. All three segments authenticated. Mint. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $450
Lot 891		Apollo 8 - Crew Signed First Day of Issue. On Official FDC canceled Houston, Texas May 5, 1969. Signed in black felt pen by Frank Borman and in blue pen by Jim Lovell. On Borman / Lovell / Anders cachet NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club. Commemorating the First Manned Lunar Orbit on Christmas Eve During the Flight of Apollo VIII, December 21-27, 1968. Very Fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex William "Bill" Whipkey Coll. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 892		Rare Signed Photo Presentations: Apollo 8, Apollo 9, Apollo 15 and Enterprise Shuttle Approach & Landing Full Test Crew. Personal collection of William "Bill" Drewes, longtime NASA director, beautifully signed and presented photos mounted on mat board and signed 1.) From Apollo 8 nicely inscribed thanks for his "excellent support" signed by James Lovell, Frank Borman and Bill Anders, photo of Earth. 2.) From Apollo 9 and Orbital Branch inscribed and signed by James McDivitt, Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart great picture of the craft during the Scott and Schweickart EVA. 3.) From Apollo 15 and wonderful collage of photos, crew photos, launch, lunar module and two on the moon's surface with Al Worden and Moonwalkers Dave Scott and Jim Irwin having inscribed a note of thanks and boldly signed. 4.) From the early tests of the Space Shuttle Program, the full crew of four pilots who tested the approach and landing capabilities of the Shuttle Enterprise (launched from a Boeing 747) a framed presentation to Hal and Ovida Gould signed with a patch affixed by the crew; Crew One: Fred Haise, Gordon Fullerton, Crew Two: Joe Engle and Richard Truly. All four excellent and 16 x 22". Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,740
Lot 893		Apollo 10 - Double Copper Wire Communication Harness Presentation Disk. The Apollo 10 mission encompassed all aspects of an actual crewed lunar landing, except the landing. It was the first flight of a complete, crewed Apollo spacecraft to operate around the moon. Two copper wire coils entombed in a clear round acrylic 2½ x 1" presentation disk. Stamped Apollo 10 May 18-26, 1969. Cernan / Stafford / Young. Presentation disks were often used as a "Hockey Puck" around the office, this example is clear and quite choice. Estimated Value $350 - UP Ex William "Bill" Whipkey Coll. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,313
Lot 894		Apollo AS-201 through Apollo 10: Over 50 Covers, Many Signed by the Mission Astronauts and Scientists Involved. Collection of Apollo covers from Apollo AS-201 through Apollo 10: 1.) Early covers we have not seen of the Apollo program AS-201, AS-501 with four of these covers signed by Deke Slayton and one USS WASP Memorial Cover for Apollo 1 signed by Donald Chaffee, father of Roger Chaffee. 2.) Apollo 7, six (6) commemorative covers; one signed by crew Schirra, Cunningham and Eisele, another signed by the backup crew Swigert, Evans and Pogue, plus several others with single signed crew members. 3.) Apollo 8, 25 covers most with signatures including several by astronauts Borman (three total) and Anders (four total) with the balance signed by support crews. Also there are five (5) very collectible, multiple canceled First Day Issue space stamps (4,5,6 and 8 cent stamps) on one cover. 4.) Six (6) signed Apollo 9 covers, two with Schweickart and McDivitt, two with only Schweickart, one cover with Jack Lousma, Ed Mitchell and Al Worden, the Apollo 9 Support Team, and one cover signed by Schweickart, Conrad and Bean. 5.) Eight (8) Apollo 10 covers including one (1) signed by crew Tom Stafford, Gene Cernan and John Young, two other signed solely by Cernan, two signed by back-up commander Gordon Cooper and two by Don Eisele. An outstanding lot for collectors and dealers alike. Estimated Value $800 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,125
Lot 895		Apollo 11, Lunar Module 5 (LM-5) "Eagle" Kapton Foil Insulating Blanket Segment Removed For Repair Days Before Launch with LOA. Rare segment from LM-5 "Eagle" one of a layer of nearly 25 that were removed to replace a faulty squib valve critical to Eagle's decent stage. The circumstances and steps that were taken are certified by the Lead Technician of Propulsion and Environmental Controls for Grumman's Lunar Module Support Team in a Letter of Authenticity which is included. Large 6 x 5½" segment is absolutely the largest piece we have ever offered in auction from LM-5 of the Apollo 11 mission. Copy of letter from Alan Bean awarding the coveted "Silver Snoopy" award to this technician is also included. Superior condition, spectacularly well archived for decades. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 896		Five Study Guides From Grumman For Lunar Module Training (1967-1969) and the Scarce July 6, 1969, 250 Page NASA Apollo 11 Press Kit. Outstanding lot of 1960s publications centered on the Apollo 11 moon landing. 1.) A very clean example of the phenomenal July 6, 1969 full, 250 page Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission Press Kit covering every aspect of the flight. This kit educated the American press in delivering the most accurate information during the course of the historic flight. As fascination today as it was in 1969. 2.) Five "Study Guides" from Grumman for Training Purposes overall dealing with Environmental Control Subsystems all the property of the the engineer who was employed there during the Apollo Missions. Fascinating reading, many with illustrations and schematics. What remains remarkable in perusing these guides is the astonishing technical feat in getting men on the moon, most especially the LM. All pieces are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 897		Apollo 11 - Crew-Signed Type 1 Insurance Cover with NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club Cachet. Crew-signed philatelic cover 6½ x 3¾" with the Apollo 11 10¢ "First Man on the Moon" stamp and First Day of Issue affixed with cancellations Moon Landing July 20, 1969 and Washington, DC Sep 9, 1969. Printed on cover is NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club / Official Commemorative Cover / First Manned Lunar Exploration above a colorful illustration on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have signed in blue fine point pen and Michael Collins in black. One of the most sought after covers in the hobby. Insurance covers were left behind for the families in case of tragedy. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP Ex William "Bill" Whipkey Coll. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,580
Lot 898		Apollo 11: Three Boldly Signed Portrait Photos by the Crew; Neal Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Three signed portrait photos by the crew of Apollo 11. This is an unusual set in that these were signed on authentic NASA crew photos but trimmed perfectly to 6 x 3¾" images likely for a presentation that could not accommodate three separately signed 8 x 10" NASA photos. The photos and signatures could not possibly be any better. Neal Armstrong has signed boldly in his usual blue Sharpie, Buzz Aldrin delivering a sharp deep black autograph in fine point pen and Michael Collins in deep blue ink. The Armstrong and Aldrin photos each come with a Letter of Authenticity by Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. All three are in superior condition, perfect for framing in a presentation of one's own choosing. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,320
Lot 899		Iconic "Earthrise" Signed by Neil Armstrong, Alan Bean & Alan Shepard. Historic 16 x 20" color photograph in Superb Condition. With Letter of Authenticity by Steve Zarelli, Zarelli Space Authentication, LLC. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,920
Lot 900		Apollo 11 Set #2 Three Autographed Portrait Photos by the Crew: Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins. Three signed portrait photos by the crew of Apollo 11. This is an unusual set in that these were signed on authentic NASA crew photos but trimmed to 6 x 3¾" images likely for a presentation that could not accommodate three separately signed 8 x 10" photos. Neal Armstrong has inscribed "To Debbie" and signed boldly in blue Sharpie, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins executing just their signatures in blue and black fine point pens respectively. Armstrong and Aldrin come with full Letters of Authenticity from Steve Zarelli, Collins' proved unnecessary to do so. All three are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,110
Lot 901		Apollo 11: Neal Armstrong Signed Photo plus Apollo 12: Charles Conrad and Dick Gordon Signed Photos. Three signed portrait photos by Apollo astronauts. Apollo 11: Outstanding Armstrong, inscribed "Best Wishes Neal Armstrong". This autograph comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. From Apollo 12, signed portrait photos by Moonwalker Charles Conrad and Command Module Pilot, Dick Gordon. This is an unusual set in that these were signed on authentic NASA crew photos but trimmed to 6 x 3¾" images likely for a presentation that could not accommodate three separately signed 8 x 10" photos. All three photos and signatures in excellent condition with Armstrong especially fine. Estimated Value $900 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 902		Apollo 11 Neil Armstrong Signed "Earthrise" 16 x 20" Color Photograph. Signed in black Sharpie pen, slightly smudged. Photo in Extremely Fine. With Letter of Authenticity by Steve Zarelli, Zarelli Space Authentication, LLC. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,313
Lot 903		Apollo 11: Neal Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Autographs, First and Second Moonwalkers. Two autographs by the Apollo 11 Moonwalkers. Neal Armstrong signed and inscribed card with light toning where it was matted and framed. Bold signature in black Sharpie on 3 x 5 card. Buzz Aldrin signed as Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. his full name on a check dated 7/22/81 to his CPA. Also included is a restrike Apollo 11 crew photo. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 904		Apollo 11: Two Certified Examples of Film That Flew To The Moon and Accompanied Armstrong and Aldrin to the Surface at Tranquility Base. From Richard Underwood, Supervisory Aerospace Technologist Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, two (2) segments of photographic film that flew on board on Apollo 11 and accompanied Armstrong and Aldrin to the surface of the moon. Both pieces come affixed to a Letter of Authenticity with original signature by Richard Underwood. The signatures of the Apollo 11 crew are printed atop the emblem. Mint condition. These pieces are becoming quite scarce. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,875
Lot 905		Apollo 11 - Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil' 2 Medium to Large Segments. Apollo 11 Moon Landing. In the offer are two medium-large "Kapton" foil segments (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the Apollo 11 Command Module, "Columbia" which in 1969 carried Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft and very often used for presentation purposes, usually entombed in lucite. The segments measure approximately 5 x 2" and 2½ x 5" with heat stress and normal buckling. Comes with exceptional provenance and COA. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 906		Apollo 11 - Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil' 6 Small to Medium Segments. Apollo 11 Moon Landing. In this offer is one large "Kapton" foil segment (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the Apollo 11 Command Module, "Columbia" which in 1969 carried Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft and very often used for presentation purposes, usually entombed in lucite. These six segments measure in length from 6" to ¾" with heat stress and normal buckling. Comes with exceptional provenance and COA. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 907		Apollo 11 - Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil" Three (3) Mounted Pieces on Acrylic Squares. Apollo 11 Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating "Kapton" Foil; Three (3) Mounted Pieces on Acrylic Squares. Three one inch square Kapton foil segments (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) mounted on acrylic (in order to view both sides) are from the Apollo 11 Command Module, "Columbia" which in 1969 carried Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft and very often used for presentations. These mounted Kapton foils squares were very commonly found in NASA commemmoratives, whether on certificates or more often the case, in lucite paper weights and presentations. These squares come with exceptional provenance and COA and have become scarce. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 908		Apollo 11 - Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil' Large Segment. Apollo 11 Moon Landing. In this offer is one large "Kapton" foil segment (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the Apollo 11 Command Module, "Columbia" which in 1969 carried Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft and very often used for presentation purposes, usually entombed in lucite. This segment measures approximately 4¼ x 1½" with heat stress and normal buckling. Comes with exceptional provenance and COA. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 909		Apollo 11: 30 Covers 30+ Signatures Including Buzz Aldrin, CapComs Charles Duke, Ron Evans and Bruce McCandles. Apollo 11: 31 commemorative covers, almost all stamped First Day Issue for the 10¢ First Man On The Moon stamp: 1.) Cover signed by Buzz Aldrin 2.) Two covers, each a different style, are both signed by the Apollo 11 CapComs, Charles Duke, Ron Evans and Bruce McCandless 3.) The balance of the covers are all First Day of Issue Stamps for the 10¢ First Man On The Moon stamp and signed by a diverse group of NASA astronauts and scientists including Al Worden, Ed Gibson, Clinton Anderson and Olin Teague Congressional Space Committee in 1969, Jack Lousma, Eugene Cernan, James McDivitt, Gordon Cooper, Charles Fullerton, Bob Crippen, Jerry Carr, Jim Irwin, Owen Garriott (the fourth Capcom), Joe Engle, Donn Eisele and more. 4.) Two folio print covers, unsigned. All the covers are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $844
Lot 910		Apollo 11: Collection of 15 Signed Covers totaling 50 Names of Crew Members Involved in Recovery and Transport, 16 Patches, 7 Covers. Impressive commemoratives of the Apollo 11 moon landing: 1.) A comprehensive collection of crew signatures involved with the Apollo 11 Recovery. 15 Signed covers, some with up to ten names, are signed by crew members involved in the Splashdown Recovery, the Navy Recovery Force, the Frogmen, the Flight Crew for President Nixon to and from the USS Hornet, the Aircrew from Hawaii to Houston Ellington Field, and the crew of Hawaii Rescue Team #1 and Hawaii Rescue Team #2. 2.) 15 Apollo 11 mission patches: 11 are the four inch patch (with one being the scarce blue border variant) and one 3 inch patch. Also there are three "First Lunar Landing Of Mankind, 1969" four-inch commemorative patches and one NASA patch 3.) Seven unsigned covers, most postmarked with important dates in July, 1969 during the course of the Apollo 11 Mission. All items in this collection in excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 911		Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood: Personal Binder of Apollo 11 Photographs 36 Total. Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the twentieth century. Further, he toured the world giving over 1500 lectures on NASA and the space program earning legions of fans. Offered is his personal binder of Apollo 11 photographs which definitely show evidence of humidity and silverfish that go hand in hand with living in and around Houston, Texas. But the photos are in excellent condition having been individually sleeved and know there are numerous images that we are not sure have been seen, or at the very least, widely circulated. Mix of black and white and color, the lunar photographs especially great still conveying awe at such a miraculous achievement in exploration. A great archive of photos from the first moon landing for every level of collector or dealer. Estimated Value $400 - UP From The Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,000
Lot 912		24 Sterling Silver Franklin Mint America In Space Medals: Commemorating 12 Unmanned Flights to Apollo 11. There are 24 Sterling Silver Medals containing ¾ ozt. of pure silver, 18 ounces of pure silver in total. The excellent proof quality Franklin mint medals minted in 1970 commemorate 12 unmanned American flights from the Goddard rocket launched in 1926 to the Lunar orbiter in 1966. The manned flights start with Freedom 7 in 1961 to Apollo 11 in 1969. Rarely offered for sale in original album. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 913		Full Sheet of 32, "First Man on the Moon" 10 Cent Stamps autographed by Alan Bean and Jack Lousma. This gem condition full sheet of 32 First Man on the moon 10 cents stamps has bold autographs of Alan Bean who was the fourth person to walk on the moon on Apollo 12. Jack Lousma is an astronaut who was on the support team for Apollo 13 and was the contact person who received the famous message "Uh Houston, we've had a problem" by Jack Swigert. We have rarely auctioned a full autographed sheet of these 10 cent stamps. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 914		Five Stunning, Oversized, Ultra-High Glossy Images: "Earthrise" Each Signed by Alan Bean, the 4th Moonwalker (1932-2018) Alan Bean, 4th Moonwalker has boldly signed five 16 x 20" high glossy color photographs of "Earthrise" published in 1990 by Impact which are collector's pieces unsigned. Two are in gold Sharpie and inscribed with "Great View!" and "Great Place to Live!" The other three are merely signed by Bean in black Sharpie. In excellent condition with only slight soft lower left corners that in no way impact the quality and beauty of the photos. All would frame beautifully. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $363
Lot 915		Apollo 12: Excellent Collection of 16 Multi-Signed Covers by Crew, Backup Crew and Support Crew of Astronauts. Apollo 12: Superb, comprehensive collection of signed covers for Apollo 12. 1.) Two (2) signed covers by full crew of Charles Conrad, Alan Bean and Dick Gordon. 2.) Three (3) covers signed by Moonwalkers Charles Conrad and Alan Bean. 3.) Three (3) individually signed covers by Charles Conrad and three (3) by Alan Bean. 4.) One (1) signed cover by all three astronauts in the Backup Crew: David Scott, Al Worden and James Irwin. 5.) Four (4) signed covers by all three astronauts of the Support Crew: Paul Weitz, Jerry Carr and Ed Gibson 6.) Finally seven (7) unsigned Apollo 12 covers, each unique. Entire collection is in excellent condition. Estimated Value $800 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 916		Apollo 13 - Flown THE LARGEST SEGMENT OF Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil' We Have Ever Offered. Apollo 13. Offered here is the single largest segment of "Kapton" foil we have ever offered (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the aborted Apollo 13 Mission taken from the Command Module "Odyssey" which in April, 1970 carried Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise into space. The mission resulted in one of the most dramatic and greatest triumphs for NASA in getting the men back safely after an oxygen tank explosion two days into their flight to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft. This huge segment measures approximately 13 x 3" with heat stress, normal buckling and lovely golden hues due to charring from the re-entry. Comes with exceptional provenance and COA that is distinctly different from the Apollo 11 Certificates. Each Apollo COA has an image of the North American Rockwell Corporation - Space Division Temporary Parts Removal Tag clearly stating "Crew Compartment Head Shield Mylar, C/M 109" of which this was a part, as well an an image of the fragment. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,040
Lot 917		Apollo 13 - Three (3) Medium Segments of Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil". Apollo 13: Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, Three Medium size "Kapton Foil" Segments (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the aborted Apollo 13 Mission taken from the Command Module, "Odyssey" which in April, 1970 carried Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise into space. The mission resulted in one of the most dramatic and greatest triumphs for NASA in getting the men back safely after an oxygen tank explosion two days into their flight to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft and very often used for presentation purposes, sometimes entombed in lucite. These medium size segments measure approximately 3½ x4" in length and each exhibits heat stress and buckling. Comes with exceptional provenance and a COA that is distinctly different from the Apollo 11 Certificates. Each Apollo 13 COA has an image of the North American Rockwell Corporation - Space Division Temporary Parts Removal Tag clearly stating "Crew Compartment Heat Shield Mylar, C/M 109" from which this was a part as well as an image of the fragment. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 918		Apollo 13 - Large Segment of Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil". Apollo 13: Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, One Large "Kapton" Foil Segment (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the aborted Apollo 13 Mission taken from the Command Module, "Odyssey" which in April, 1970 carried Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise into space. The mission resulted in one of the most dramatic and greatest triumphs for NASA in getting the men back safely after an oxygen tank explosion two days into their flight to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft and very often used for presentation purposes, sometimes entombed in lucite. This impressive 5¼ x 3" segment exhibits heat stress and buckling. Comes with exceptional provenance and a COA that is distinctly different from the Apollo 11 Certificates. Each Apollo 13 COA has an image of the North American Rockwell Corporation - Space Division Temporary Parts Removal Tag clearly stating "Crew Compartment Heat Shield Mylar, C/M 109" from which this was a part as well as an image of the fragment. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $550
Lot 919		Apollo 13 - Large Segment of Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, "Kapton Foil". Apollo 13: Flown Thermal Mylar Film Coating, One Large "Kapton" Foil Segment (officially GT-131 Thermal Control Coating Laminate) from the aborted Apollo 13 Mission taken from the Command Module, "Odyssey" which in April, 1970 carried Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise into space. The mission resulted in one of the most dramatic and greatest triumphs for NASA in getting the men back safely after an oxygen tank explosion two days into their flight to the moon. The mylar film coating provided thermal protection for the Command Module. Once returned to Earth, thermal coating was removed from the spacecraft and very often used for presentation purposes, sometimes entombed in lucite. This impressive 7¾ x 2 segment exhibits heat stress and buckling. Comes with exceptional provenance and a COA that is distinctly different from the Apollo 11 Certificates. Each Apollo 13 COA has an image of the North American Rockwell Corporation - Space Division Temporary Parts Removal Tag clearly stating "Crew Compartment Heat Shield Mylar, C/M 109" from which this was a part as well as an image of the fragment. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 920		Apollo 13: Fine Collection of 17 Signed Covers by Crew, Support Crew and Critical Ground Crew of Mission. Collection of Apollo 13 signed covers 1.) One (1) cover signed by the Flight Crew, James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise. 2.) Three (3) covers signed by back-up crew Jack Lousma and Vance Brand 3.) Three (3) signed by Jack Swigert. 4.) Two (2) signed by Charles Duke 5.) Collection of 6 signed covers 4 with multiple signatures of NASA crew who proved immeasurable in the successful return command module and the lives of the crew. Included are Eugene Kranz, Gerald Griffin, Milton Windler, Glynn Lunney, Sigurd Sjoberg and John Prodan. 6.) Two covers each signed by Secretary of State William P. Rogers, who represented Richard Nixon at the launch. Estimated Value $400 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,560
Lot 921		Apollo 15: Rare Crew Signed Cover Flown To The Moon with Crew Signed and Notarized Certification #200 of 300. Apollo 15 commemorative crew signed cover by Alfred Worden, David Scott and James B. Irwin. Further this extremely limited signed cover comes with the original typed Certification Statement sworn and subscribed by Astronauts Worden, Scott, and Irwin on July 19th, 1983. Additionally, this LOA has a correction initialed in the margins, again by all three Astronauts, noting cover actually landed on the moon. Exceptionally rare and know all provenance conveys: The notarized certification and both invoices by Aurora Auctions. Mint. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Aurora Auctions 10/22/2006 Space & Aviation Memorabilia. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,800
Lot 922		Apollo 15: Two (2) Segments of Flown Kapton Foil Removed by NASA Photographer Dick Williamsom & Crew Signatures on Sheet of Stamps. Apollo 15 was the first moon mission designed for extensive exploration of the moon with the first Lunar Roving Vehicle in which astronauts Dave Scott and Jim Irwin spent 18 hours covering 17 miles. Both 1¼ x ¾" segments are in two separate COA's by Dick Williamson who has personally certified that he removed them from CSM Endeavor as part of the NASA recovery team and as an official photographer of the splashdown from a Navy helicopter. One COA is ready for framing, the other great for archiving. Both specimens and their documents in excellent condition. We have rarely offered flown Kapton foil from Apollo 15. Also included is a signed sheet of 8¢ stamps from 1971 signed in margins by Apollo 15 crew, Scott, Irwin and Worden. Estimated Value $500 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
Lot 923		Apollo 15: Two Crew Signed Covers, Unsigned Insurance Cover, 3 Irwin Signed Checks and 12 Apollo 15 Cards with Flown Ink. Apollo 15 collection: 1.) Two crew signed covers by David Scott, Jim Irwin and Al Worden with one being the Apollo 15 Roll-Out of the Saturn 5 Rocket cover 2.) 3 signed checks by Jim Irwin 3.) one unsigned insurance cover, different from the commemorative covers 4.) 12 Apollo 15 cards each having an "X" in silver ink from a flown pen by Jim Irwin 5.) 8 Mission dated commemorative covers, two commemorative covers from Switzerland. Estimated Value $400 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 924		Apollo 15: Controversial Dave Scott/KSC Cover, Original Apollo 15 Press Kit, VIP Launch Badge, Recovery Crew Signed Cover and More. Interesting collection, all related to Apollo 15. 1.) Scarce and controversial Dave Scott cover that is printed in top left corner "This Envelope Was Flown To the Moon Aboard Apollo 15" and canceled July 26, 1971 Kennedy Space Center, day of launch. However this cover is one of the remainders of the initial order and did not fly to the moon. The entire "scandal" of all three astronauts taking more covers than allowed put a blemish on their otherwise phenomenal mission. 2.) Original NASA Apollo 15 Press Kit with Boeing Land Rover brochure. 3.) VIP launch badge 4.) First Day Issue of Herrick Apollo 15 "Phases of the Moon" large sticker/cachet. 5.) 10mm platinum commemorative coin from Franklin Mint 6.) Splashdown commemorative cover signed by Recovery Crew. Estimated Value $250 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 925		Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood: Personal Collection of 5" and 10" Wide Spools of Exposed Film From Apollo 15 Command Module Mapping. Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the twentieth century. Further, he toured the world giving over 1500 lectures on NASA and the space program earning legions of fans. From his personal collection, THREE (3) flown cans of film, most definitely from Apollo 15, for panoramic lunar surface mapping from the Command Module bay camera. The two (2) smaller cans of film measures 5" wide and the images of the lunar surface are clear, with Apollo 15 imprinted on film's edge. The larger can of film is 10" wide with spectacular images of continuous mapping of the lunar surface and with Apollo 15 imprinted very visibly in leader after a bit of unspooling. These are terrific pieces from the Apollo program. Goldberg Auctions has never offered such items previously and by every measure very scarce. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,680
Lot 926		Apollo 14-16 Cover Collection: Multiple Signatures By Astronauts on a Variety of Covers including Two Having 9 Autographs Each. Collection of Apollo Astronauts from Apollo 14-16. 1.) Two (2) signed Decade of Space Achievements covers both autographed by Ed Mitchell, Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, James McDivitt, Deke Slayton, Bill Pogue, F. Curtis Michel, Karl G. Henize and Don Lind. 2.) Apollo 14 Support Crew signed by Bill Pogue, Bruce McCandless and Charles Gordon Fullerton with 9 additional covers signed by the designer of the Moon Rover, Recovery Crew, NASA surgeon and LM control officer 3.) Apollo 15, two (2) covers signed by Jim Irwin and Al Worden with Jack Schmitt signing as back-up. 4.) Variety of unsigned Apollo 14-16 covers, including full set of four silk cachet covers of Apollo 16. Estimated Value $500 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 927		Apollo: 16 Signed Astronaut Photos Including 9 Moonwalkers: Aldrin, Cernan, Schmitt, Duke Young, and Full Crew Photos of Apollo 12 and Apollo 14. Outstanding collection of Apollo Astronauts including nine (9) Moonwalkers: Individually signed photos by James McDivitt, Buzz Aldrin, Ed Mitchell, Pete Conrad, Al Worden, Dave Scott, John Young, Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt (signed card) and a Deke Slayton (ASTP). Collection also includes two crew signed 8 x 10" photos form Apollo 12 and Apollo 14. Great collection and all in excellent condition. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 928		Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood: Personal Collection of Five Binders Totaling 150 Original Photos from Apollo 10, 12, 14, 15 & 16. Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the twentieth century. Further, he toured the world giving over 1500 lectures on NASA and the space program earning legions of fans. Offered are five binders from his collection from Apollo 10, 12, 14, and 15. All but Apollo 15 are in their original binders which definitely show evidence of humidity and silverfish that go hand in hand with living in and around Houston, Texas. But the photos are excellent having been individually sleeved and know there are numerous images that we are not sure have been seen, at the very least widely circulated. Mix of black and white and color, the lunar photographs especially great still conveying awe at such a miraculous achievement in exploration. Apollo X = 60 photos, Apollo XII = 26 photos, Apollo XIV = 28 photos, Apollo XV = 18 photos and Apollo XVI = 20 photos. A great archive of photos for every level of collector or dealer. We invite everyone to preview. Estimated Value $750 - UP From The Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood. View details	Realized $2,604
Lot 929		Apollo 17: Gene Cernan Co-Signed Original Ink Sketch Artwork by Acclaimed Space Artist, Robert McCall. Gene Cernan, the 11th Moonwalker who flew to the moon in December of 1972 on the last mission, Apollo 17. Cernan has boldly signed a wonderful original illustration by acclaimed space artist Robert McCall. McCall is likely the most celebrated artist through much of the space program as well as the the artist of thee posters for Stanley Kubrick's 2001: a space odyssey, all three highly prized in the classic film poster community. Illustration is inscribed to Cernan "Congratulations On Your Magnificent Achievement. Bob McCall" and measures 8 x 12". This is illustration is on the blank inside covrer of a color brochure on Robert McCall. Illustration is in wonderful condition but know there is a remarkable coincidence of a shadow/discoloration to left side of illustration which is toning from a color Apollo XVII logo from the facing page. It looks very much a part of the original work! Comes with COA signed by Gene Cernan from his Gene Cernan Garage Sale which was handled by NOVASPACE Galleries. Estimated Value $300 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Gene Cernan. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 930		Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood: Personal Collection of 40 Original Apollo Transparencies from Apollo 11-17. Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the twentieth century. Further, he toured the world giving over 1500 lectures on NASA and the space program earning legions of fans. Offered are a small collection of original Apollo mission transparencies, 18 are oversized the others, 4 x 4" Hasselblad film. There is even a small clutch of transparencies with Dick Underwood with other NASA personnel examining original rolls of film. Estimated Value $250 - UP From The Collection of Richard "Dick" Underwood. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $625