Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Russian

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 593		Autographs, 1967, "10th Anniversary of Sputnik" (13x18") A unique handmade document on light card stock, made by the wives of the cosmonauts that is in the tradition of political broadsides. It was designed to be mounted or glued to a wall to spread the information about the special occassion. The top line of the title reads: "Military Wall Page of Bikonur". The next line reads: "October 4, 1967". The third line reads: "The launch key is turned to the start position" (or something to that effect) and the diagonal lines read: "10th Anniversary of the First Sputnik". The document itself is unique and fascinating. What raises it to the next level is that the margins have been signed by the wives' husbands - the cosmonauts themselves. There are 17 different autographs including Gagarin, Belayev, Tereshkova, Beregovoy, Leonov, Shonin, Yegerov, Titov, Artyukhin, Gorbatko, Popovov, Khrunov, etc. An important document that should be a "must have" for any serious collector". Estimated Value $750 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 594		Autographs, 1963, Gagarin, Titov, Nikolayev & Popovich Autographs. A typed "Cosmonautics Day" Schedule of Events signed by the first four cosmonauts on April 12, 1963. The cosmonauts were used by the Communist Party for propaganda and PR purposes at every opportunity as they were a worldwide recognized symbol of Soviet superiority. A great document for any collection. Estimated Value $750 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 595		Vostok-1, Gagarin Autograph. On a black and white photograph (8.5x6.5") of him as seen through the porthole in the Vostok -1 capsule. The piece is signed in different color ink by the first four cosmonauts - Gagarin, Titov, Nikolayev and Popovich. It has also been inscribed: "To Valentin Petrovich with hot wishes. Gagarin". A great piece. Estimated Value $750 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $870
Lot 596		Autograph, 1962, "Korolev" Autograph. A lengthy typed report from Maximov, sent to Korolev on July 11, 1962. He must have been making excuses to Korolev because Korolev has replied with a lengthy, no excuses, message that reads: "To (Comrade) Maximov - I think, that you have to attend personally to all the workers NOW. But you, my dear friend, must understand that you must personally invest much more forces than now, you have to give this matter a big chunk (of yourself). Can there be some personal difficulties? I hope, there will be none." He has signed it - "Sergei Korolev". Documents this nice are becoming increasingly scarce. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 597		1963 Sergei Korolev Autograph (in purple) on a one page typed April 4, 1963 letter from Maximov to Korolev about the meeting discussing the matter of "far distance" rockets. Korolev's notation is pushing for speedy results. He has written: "It seems to me, that you somewhat underestimate the established situation. I am recommending you conduct the discussion of all subjects. I mean - EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING! In my opinion, you have all the necessary data to work independently in this field". Boldly signed and of historical importance. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 598		Autograph, 1961, Gagarin & Titov Autographs. On the bottom of a typed Schedule of Events for November 14-15, 1961. Some of the events included 1) Meeting with Students at Moscow University, 2) Meeting with Moscow people in the Politechnical Museum, etc. An attractive piece of history. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 599		Gagarin, Bykovski and Aksenov. Three Soviet cosmonauts: Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space (Apri 12, 1961). PS in blue ink, 5¾" x 3¾", n.p., n.d. Valery Bykovsky and Vladimir Aksyonov 4¼" x 5¾" card signed by Bykovski and Aksenov, commander and flight engineer of Soyuz 22; crease at one corner affects nothing. Overall fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 600		Gagarin, Titov, Popovich, Komarov, Bykovsky & Yergerov Autographs. The six cosmonauts have signed the front page of a 1967 book "The Space Speed (?)" (127pp., soft) by Merkulov. Gagarin has added the inscription: "I wish you new big and creative successes!" Great overall condition. Scarce and quite attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $576
Lot 601		Gagarin, Titov & Tereshkova Autograph. On the title page of the rare 1956 book "Artificial Sputniks of Earth" (179pp., soft) by Sternfeld. This book is a rare collectible in its own right and, signed as it is, makes it truly outstanding. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 602		Tsiolkovsky, Konstantin (1857-1935) Pioneering Russian scientist and rocket designer who laid out the basic principles of modern space flight. Tsiolkovsky is credited with discovering the use of liquid fuel, staged booster rockets, and vanes in the exhaust for vector control. The first sputnik was launched on the 100th anniversary of Tsiolkovsky's birth. Important, very rare AMS ("K. Tsiolkovsky") in the middle of the text, 2pp (1p recto/verso), on tan paper from a notebook, 9½" x 6", in Russian, n.p., n.d. (c. 1920-1930). Two full pages of notes on his work on rocket travel, including an incredible drawing of an astronaut in a space capsule wearing a helmet and being fed through a tube! In small part: "…Even among educated people opinions about the happenings in the theories of [what happens to] the rocket during its launch are very obscure. Science fiction authors' descriptions of events either do not exist or are not correct. I have the full right to say this based on my calculations and experience….The seeming halt in the rocket speed depends on the speed it receives from the pressure of the gasses….If acceleration…is fifty meters per second, the weight in [the rocket] will be six times that of earth weight because the speed of the latter is ten meters a second. At the time of the explosion in the rocket, there will be an increase in weight for three or four minutes, after the explosions stop, the weight will be eliminated because the acceleration…will be zero. The impact of the weight [on the human being] can be easily handled by being put in a strong, protective case of human form with a little bit of water…." Here Tsiolkovsky draws an astronaut in such a case wearing a helmet with a tube in his mouth, showing the aforementioned water, marked "water" at the bottom. He continues, "…Additional experiments must be run with the help of big centrifugal machines that will build up additional weight…." Tsiolkovsky is rare in any form, particulary with reference to his theories. Rough left margin, otherwise fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 603		[Space and Aviation Pioneers]. Nine items: Signature of Glenn Curtiss, father of the American aircraft industry; 1931 used FDC with cachet honoring and signed by Walter Hinton, who crossed the Atlantic in the Curtiss flying boat in 1919; 1931 FDC for 20th anniversary of first airmail flight on Sept. 23, 1911--with Los Angeles and New York cachets--signed by first U.S. airmail carrier, Earle L. Ovington, and by E.W. Kingsley; Photo Signed by Frank Whittle, the father of jet propulsion; 1957 Autograph Note Signed by Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, British aviation pioneer; signed commemorative page from "Man Into Space" by early rocket pioneer Hermann Oberth (he taught von Braun); a 1972 Typed Letter Signed by Wernher von Braun, father of the U.S. space program; a Photo Signed by John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth; and a sheet with First Day of Issue stamp commemorating the Apollo 11 Moon Landing signed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred W. Haise. All fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 604		Gagarin, Titov, Popovich & Nikolayev Autographs. On a color picture postcard of the first four Soviet Cosmonauts. Some "bleeding" of the ink autographs into the soft paper of the card just adds to its authenticity. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 605		Gagarin, Titov, Popovich & Nikolayev Autographs. On a multicolor photocard (8x6") issued in honor of the satellite "Zond-2". The card is autographed by the first four cosmonauts, Gagarin, Titov, Popovich and Nikolayev. Rare and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 606		Gagarin (x2), Titov Autographs. On two different black and white photos (each about 7x5") including one of Gagarin and Titov lighting the Olympic torch (1980 ?) and one of Gagarin on a reviewing stand (signed by Gagarin alone in blue ink). An attractive pair. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 607		Autographs, Lot of 50 Russian Autographed Photos. Lot of 50 autographed color photos (6x8.5") of four different cosmonauts on Kodak paper. Included are 10 each of Nikolaev and Popovich (The third and fourth Soviet men in space) as well as 15 each of Shonin and Vasyutin (both deceased). A great lot for a small dealer or a collector who likes to trade with his friends. Don't you wish you had some of the medals they are wearing? Note the model being held in one of the photos. Look familiar? Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold