Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Aviation

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 608		Aviation, 2005, Steve Fossett UNFLOWN "Round-the-World Flight Cover (No. 7/12). This unflown cover is franked by US postage and one of Fossett's "37c Private Post" "Round-the-World" Private Post stamps. Because the private stamps were not allowed to be used on the 500 official flown covers (these 12 covers were removed prior to the flight), these 12 covers are the only ones to bear this private post label. A similair cover sold last year in another sale for about $2,500. Now that Steve Fossett is deceased, demand for this piece will undoubtedly be increased. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 609		Aviation, 2005, "Steve Fossett 37c Private Post" Labels. A full sheet of 28 similiar self-adhesive "Steve Fossett 37c Round-the-World" Private Post labels as issued for use on his famous flight. As the Postal Service prohibited use of these Private Post stamps on the 500 official flight covers, these sheets are still intact. This is sheet No. 4/6 left uncut and intact. A similar sheet sold last year for several hundred dollars. Now that Steve Fossett is deceased, value is sure to have increased. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 610		1942-1963, Deke Slayton's Army & Air Force Military Records. This would appear to be Deke's copies of his military records from when he enlisted as a student in the Army until when he transfered from the USAF and was assigned to NASA. There are probably several hundred pages involved. Some of the latter records include mention of some of the other Mercury 7 astronauts. Many of the documents contain original signatures by Slayton and others (military brass). A fascinating look at his transfers, promotions, leaves, special orders and training over the years. Mixed condition, but unique. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 611		Aviation, 1947, Deke Slayton's Univ. of Minnesota Original Mechanical Draftman's Drawings (18x12") This lot of 30+ original drawings were made as part of his Engineering studies at the University of Minnesota. Most appear to be done on worksheet pages and there is a fair amount of minor age faults, but these drawings clearly show the excellence of the man to emerge on the world in later years. A blueprint of one of his drawings is also included. Unique. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 612		194? Deke Slayton's Handwritten College Engineering Notes. This spiral-bound notebook contains over 50 pages of penciled notes, diagrams and calculations as hand-written by Deke during two of his college Aeronautical Engineering courses at the University of Minnesota. A couple of his tests appear to be tucked into the pages also. An interesting forerunner document. Unique. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,260
Lot 613		Apollo Soyuz, c.1950/60s, Deke's Slayton's USAF Test Flight School Papers, Notes, Evaluations. A carton filled with manuals, handbooks and notebooks of Slayton's time in the USAF Test Flight School with extensive handwritten notebooks and plane evaluations (Norton 303, T-28A, T-33A,KC-135A, etc). Manuals include "Instrument Flying", "Stability and Control", etc. A rare pile of documents dating from his "pre" NASA days. Unique. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 614		Aviation, "Deke Slayton's "Medical Certificate, Second Class" Documents. Lot of three similar "Certificates", each issued by the Federal Aviation Agency, each stating that Slayton had to wear glasses while flying and each hand-signed by him at the bottom. These documents were issued in 1973 with a handstamped Medical examiner autograph, in 1978, hand signed by Dr. Michael Berry and in 1981 hand signed by Dr. James Vanderploeg. A great trio, all with folds from Slayton's having carried them in his wallet. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 615		Aviation, 1962, F/TF-102A Pilots' Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist (4.5x7.5") This is a new checklist complete with its original transmittal envelope (faults). Dated 4 October 1962, this may never have had a chance to be used by the consignor due to his selection as an astronaut. Unusual. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60