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Sale 49

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction


Apollo Program
 
 
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Lot 57
c1960/1970, Dehydrated Space Food. Lot of eight different plastic containers, most with a NASA label. Included are "Orange Drink", "Broccoli au Gratin", "Rice and Chicken", "Drinking Water Container", "Tea with Lemon and Sugar", a pouch with "Dried Apricots", one container with "mystery content" AND one drink pouch with "Coffee" (?). A "drinking straw" is also included. The labels are lost on the last two items, but most containers have one or more blue or white velcro stickers on the bottom. A rare group.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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Realized
$552
Lot 58
Dehydrated Space Food. Lot of six different plastic containers, each with a NASA label. Included are "Apple Drink", "Creamed Spinach", "Bran Flakes", "Rice and Chicken", "Cauliflower w/Cheese" and Chicken Consomme". Each container has one or more blue velcro stickers on the bottom. A rare group.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 59
Dehydrated Space Food. Lot of six different plastic containers, each with a NASA label. Included are "Shrimp Cocktail", Broccoli au Gratin", "Eggs, Mexican Scrambled", "Grapefruit Drink", "Sausage Pattie"and "Noodles and Chicken". Each container has one or more blue velcro stickers on the bottom. A rare group.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Realized
$300
Lot 60
Apollo & Shuttle "Space Food". Lot of two similar (4x1.25") round metal tins, one containing "Shrimp Cocktail" and marked "PLT, Day 2, Meal C" in three places and opened to show the freeze-dried contents. The other is a sealed container marked "Sugar Coated Corn Flakes" and marked "Day 4, Meal A" in three places. Both containers have various NASA ID numbers printed on the bottom of the container. ALSO a lot of three different plastic (4x4x1.5") plastic containers, each containing a different type of dehydrated food/drink. We note containers for "Coffee", "Orange Drink" and "Mixed Italian Vegetables". Each container has a white velcro sticker on the bottom and a NASA ID label on the side. These don't look that appetizing, but who can speak for tastes.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection.

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Realized
$216
Lot 61
Apollo Program. 1972, Moon Rock Containment Vessel (3x1") This stainless steel, two part containment vessel was designed to be able to transport a moon rock (or piece thereof) here on earth without the moon rock being contaminated or damaged. The containment vessel is sealed in a two unit clear plastic pouch (a matching container has been removed) and includes the original pink "Cleaned for Service", NASA pouch with matching label marked "LRL Tools", June 23, 1972 and with inspection handstamp. An important piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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Realized
$719
Lot 62
Apollo Program. Moon Rock Containment Vessel (2.97x1") This aluminum, two part, screw top containment vessel (called a "McKinney Bolt" after designer, Ray McKinney) was designed to be able to transport a moon rock (or piece thereof) here on earth without the moon rock being contaminated or damaged. Appears to have been well used. Rarely available.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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Realized
$719
Lot 63
Apollo Program. Moon Rock Containment Vessel (2x1") This stainless steel, three part, screw top containment vessel was specifically designed to ship organically clean, moon rock samples to the University of California, Berkeley. The vessel has been engraved on the top "U.C. B. / 174" (also with printed "Cajon 316SS" on one end, "U.C.B./ 163" (also with printed "316") on the center section and "U.C.B. / 165" (also with printed "Cajon 316, Pat'd") on the other end. Needless to say, this is an extremely rare piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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Realized
$719
Lot 64
Apollo Program. Moon Rock Containment Vessel (4.5x4") This two part, stainless steel containment vessel has five bolts attaching the two parts together as well as a carry handle on top. The bottom piece is marked: "250ml / 80250 / Stainless Steel / Vollrath / Sheboygan, WIS". An important and striking piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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Realized
$604
Lot 65
Apollo Program. Moon Rock Containment Vessel (3x3") This two part, stainless steel containment vessel has three bolts on top and matching engraved part numbers on the side of each part. The unit is contained in a pale yellow and clear plastic bag but doesn't have a NASA "Cleaned" label. A great addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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Realized
$719
Lot 66
Apollo Program. Moon Rock Containment Vessel (2.5x3") This two part, slip-top container is engraved "251-606" on both top and bottom. There is a handle attached to remove the top as needed. The unit is contained in a clear plastic sealed pouch with no markings. Attractive, different and seldom available.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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Realized
$483
Lot 67
Apollo Program, 1969, "Official Crawler/Transporter Driver's License" (14x11", matted to 17x14"). This official "license" (License No. 7) was "Awarded this date to: Bill Dana, who has sat behind and fiddled with the controls of the biggest, slowest, strongest, strangest and noisiest land going vehicle ever devised by man… and is hereby adjudged to be a qualified driver…". Presented to Bill (with an original inset black and white photo of him) by the Bendix Launch Support Division at the Kennedy Space Center, this certificate hand-signed by the General Manager of the Division.

The certificate and mat are extensively toned from when the consignor lived in Hawaii, but who cares - when was the last time you even saw such a certificate - and this one is No. 7 to boot. A great piece of fun memorabilia sure to add interest to any collection.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the comedian Bill Dana/Jose Jimenez collection.

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Realized
$168
Lot 68
Unsigned Presentation Boards. An unusual lot of 14 different Presentation Boards (11x14"), each with a NASA color photo (9x7") in the center. We note two as coming from Apollo 8, one each from Apollo 11 and Apollo 17 and the rest apparantly from various Shuttle and other flights/launches. None are signed, but most appear to be in good condition. Interesting lot.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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Lot 69
Apollo 1, 1967, NASA Space Medal of Honor Award Certificate (professionally framed and matted, 19x18") This original, hand-written, award certificate reads, in part: "The President of the United States of America / Awards this / Congressional Space Medal of Honor / to Edward H. White II / Serving with NASA for 5 years, Lt. Col. Edward H. White II, USAF, became the first American astronaut to walk in space, spending 22 minutes outside the Gemini IV spacecraft in June 1965. Colonel White's extraordinary accomplishment captured the imagination of the Nation and energized the U.S. space program in its race to the Moon. Perishing in the tragic fire inside the Apollo 1 capsule on January 27, 1967, Colonel White paid the ultimate price in service to the Nation. As a result of the accident, NASA made significant changes and redesigns to the program, including a strict commitment to safety, leading to Apollo's eventual success…". The certificate has the Presidential seal at top, the White House address and the date, December 17, 1997 (the date the Medal of Honor was awarded), at the bottom and is hand signed by President William J. Clinton.

Included in the frame at the bottom of the mat are a sterling silver FLOWN GT-4 medallion carried by White on his space walk AND a gold plated Apollo 1 medallion. This latter medallion is obviously not flown. Gold plated medallions were intended as presents to family members after the flight. They are significantly rarer than are the sterling silver versions of these medallions.

The actual Medal of Honor (the only such Medal ever offered for sale) was sold at auction in April 2007 for a record breaking $90,000+. A photocopy of the certificate offered here was included with the medal as the consignor had no interest in selling this certificate at the time. Times change due to circumstances and it is our pleasure to be able to offer this national treasure at this time. This is the only such certificate that has ever come on the market.

As with the Medal itself, proceeds from this sale will be used to fund the Ed White Scholarship Foundation. The funds will be used to award scholarships in Aeronautics and Astronautics to qualified students at universities around the country.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000.
Ex. the Ed White Family collection.

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Lot 70
Apollo 1 (AS-204), 1967, Autographed Crew Photo. This NASA 8x10" color glossy publicity photo (red ID No. S-66-30236) is boldly signed by astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee. Other than a small wrinkle at the top center, this photo is as pristine as you could hope to get after over 40 years. Coming from one of the ill-fated astronaut families just adds to the importance of this piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
Ex. the Virgil "Gus" Grissom Family collection.

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Realized
$7,800
Lot 71
Apollo 1, 1967, Original Back-up Crew Humorous NASA Photo. A rare NASA 8x10" glossy color crew photo picturing the original back-up crew of McDivitt, Scott and Schweickart. This humorous, non-standard crew photo was not for general public distribution and was printed on NASA glossy photo paper without a red ID number. A photocopy of a NASA color photo of the prime and back-up crews together is included as reference. This is the first time we have seen this particular piece of memorabilia and it deserves to have pride of place in any collection.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex. the Ed White Family collection.

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Lot 72
Apollo 1, 1967, Sterling Silver Flightline Medallion. This sterling silver medallion is unflown as are all examples of this popular medallion. It pictures the Apollo spacecraft on the face and the names "Grissom, White, Chaffee" on the reverse. The usual tarnish and rubbing should not detract. A scarce momento of America's first space tragedy.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate.

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Realized
$720
Lot 73
Apollo 1, Undated, Original Al Stevens Painting (10x11") Painted in honor of Gus Grissom, probably in the late 1960s after his death in Apollo 1, this original mixed media painting honors Mission Commander Gus Grissom by picturing the Apollo V, Block I launch vehicle, an Apollo capsule in space around the moon and a stylized Eagle design. Although undated, Stevens is recognized as having done the final design art for the crew patches of Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 and was involved in the work done on the patches of Apollo 11, 12 and 17. An important piece of art and of space history.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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Lot 74
Apollo 7, 1968, Flown Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (No. 46) in the shape of the crew patch. The medallion is engraved on the reverse: "Oct. 11, 1968". A scarce, highly desirable medallion. The original #46 plastic case is included. Only 100 were flown.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate.

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Realized
$1,265
Lot 75
Apollo 7, 1968, Interim Concept Al Stevens Crew Patch Painting (10x10") This mixed media original artwork on posterboard, with hand-painted overlay, by artist Al Stevens is an intermediate design concept for the flight's crew patch. The artwork has been signed, after the fact, by lunar module pilot Walt Cunningham with his comments. The "Phoenix" was used in the design because the crew really wanted to name their Command Module "Phoenix" in honor of Apollo 1, and the concept that the flight symbolized NASA's rebirth. Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12 and 17. Unique, striking and quite important.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,002.
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Lot 76
Apollo 7, 1968, Interim Concept Al Stevens Crew Patch Painting (10x10") This mixed media original artwork on posterboard by artist Al Stevens is an intermediate design concept for the flight's crew patch. The artwork has been signed, after the fact, by lunar module pilot Walt Cunningham with his comments. The "Phoenix" was used in the design because the crew really wanted to name their Command Module "Phoenix" in honor of Apollo 1, and the concept that the flight symbolized NASA's rebirth. Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12 and 17. Unique, striking and quite important.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 77
Apollo 7, 1968, Interim Concept Al Stevens Crew Patch Painting (10x10") This mixed media original artwork on posterboard by artist Al Stevens is an intermediate design concept for the flight's crew patch. The artwork has been signed, after the fact, by lunar module pilot Walt Cunningham with his comments. The "Phoenix" was used in the design because the crew really wanted to name their Command Module "Phoenix" in honor of Apollo 1, and the concept that the flight symbolized NASA's rebirth. Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12 and 17. Unique, striking and quite important.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 78
Apollo 7, 1968, Interim Concept Al Stevens Crew Patch Painting (10x10") This mixed media original artwork on posterboard by artist Al Stevens is an intermediate design concept for the flight's crew patch. The artwork has been signed, after the fact, by lunar module pilot Walt Cunningham with his comments. The "Phoenix" was used in the design because the crew really wanted to name their Command Module "Phoenix" in honor of Apollo 1, and the concept that the flight symbolized NASA's rebirth. Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12 and 17. Unique, striking and quite important.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Realized
$230
Lot 79
Apollo 8, 1968, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell & Bill Anders Autographs. Signed on the margin of a 6c United States Apollo 8 stamp issued in honor of their flight. Minor mount marks on the reverse of the sheet of stamps not near the autographs. Attractive and always popular.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Realized
$604
Lot 80
Apollo 8, 1968, FLOWN Manned Space Flight Awareness Medallion. That reads, in part: "…the Apollo 8 crew carried metal in this medallion on man's first flight to the moon". The medallion is mounted on a multicolor certificate explaining its importance. A printed letter from flight Commander James Borman about the flight, the medallion and the NASA work ethic, is included. Attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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Realized
$90
Lot 81
Apollo 9, FLOWN, Heat Shield Plug (.75x1.5") enclosed in a clear lucite cylinder (3x4") engraved "Apollo IX / March 3-13, 1969 / McDivitt-Scott-Schweickart". Pristine condition with the heat shield plug well charred on one end.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Realized
$312
Lot 82
Apollo 9, FLOWN, Heat Shield Plug (.75x1.5") enclosed in a clear lucite cylinder (3x4") engraved "Apollo IX / March 3-13, 1969 / McDivitt-Scott-Schweickart". Pristine condition with the heat shield plug well charred on one end.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Realized
$408
Lot 83
Apollo 9, FLOWN, Heat Shield Plug (.75x1.5") enclosed in a clear lucite cylinder (3x4") engraved "Apollo IX / March 3-13, 1969 / McDivitt-Scott-Schweickart". Pristine condition with the heat shield plug well charred on one end.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Realized
$408
Lot 84
Apollo 10, 1969, FLOWN US Flag & Crew Patch (6x4" and 4", framed to 17.5x14.5") mounted on a Presentation Certificate to Football great General Manager Don and Clare Klosterman. The certificate reads: "This flag and patch carried to the Moon / on Apollo X 18-26 May 1969 / Don and Clare Klosterman / with our sincere thanks". It would appear that the astronauts have hand-signed at the bottom. A similar item, to astronaut Deke Slayton, realized about $15,000 in our April sale. Rare.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000.
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Lot 85
Apollo 10, 1969, Crew Signed Presentation Lunar Photo (14x11", professionally framed to 19x16") This lunar photo is on a white mat that has a printed inscription: "To Bill Dana - Our fourth crew member…Wish you could have joined us instead of staying on the launch pad". The mat is signed at the bottom by Gene Cernan, John Young and Tom Stafford.

This launch was a prelude to the lunar landing during which they tested a number of programs for the first time, including CSM/LM operations in cislunar and lunar environment and a simulated lunar landing. The astronauts swore a blue streak when their lunar module went out of control. More expletives followed in their enthusiastic descriptions of the lunar surface. When they returned, a banner awaited them: "The Flight of Apollo 10 - For Adult Audiences Only". Some aging on the mat pales in comparison to the feelings expressed to the presentee - a man who was present, in spirit if not in person, on all American space flights dating back to Mercury days.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex. the comedian Bill Dana/Jose Jimenez collection.

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Realized
$480
Lot 86
Apollo 10, 1969, Interim Concept Al Stevens Crew Patch Painting (10x10") This mixed media original artwork on posterboard by artist Al Stevens is an intermediate design concept for the flight's crew patch. The artwork has been signed, after the fact, by mission commander, Tom Stafford. Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12 and 17. Unique, striking and quite important.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 87
Apollo 10, 1969, Interim Concept Al Stevens Crew Patch Painting (10x10") This mixed media original artwork on posterboard by artist Al Stevens is an intermediate design concept for the flight's crew patch. The artwork has been signed, after the fact, by mission commander, Tom Stafford. Stevens did the final design artwork for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 and made design proposals for Apollo 11, 12 and 17. Unique, striking and quite important.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Realized
$288
Lot 88
Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN 70mm. Film (2"x.25") mounted on a 3x5" index card on which is typed: "Film From the Moon / This is to certify that the attached film was carried onboard Apollo 11 on its historic flight to the moon, July 16-21, 1969, and was carried to the surface of the moon by astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin in the lunar module "Eagle" on July 20-21, 1969". The card is signed: "Richard Underwood/ Supervisory Aerospace Technologist". This film is sometimes seen today, but usually on a much more professional printed certificate. This is the first time we have seen such an early presentation of this historic film (which was removed after the flight from the exposed leader of the film in the lunar camera used by Armstrong on the lunar surface. Rare.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Realized
$600
Lot 89
Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Camera Film (20x40mm.) This piece of FLOWN, unexposed photo film was salvaged by the consignor after the flight of Apollo 11. The film is part of the unexposed leader of the film roll used by the Apollo 11 crew on the lunar surface on July 20th and represents a piece of the first photographic film used on the moon. Mounted on a signed, Underwood blue/white certificate of authenticity, this is an important piece of memorabilia. Extremely rare.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Realized
$633
Lot 90
Manned Space Flight Awareness Medallions. Lot of seven different medallions, all containing FLOWN metal from different flights. Included is a 1971, Second Anniversary medallion from Apollo 11, a NASA 25th Anniversary medallion (1982), a NASA 20th Anniversary of Apollo Soyuz medallion (1995), an International Space Station medallion (1998), a NASA 30th Anniversary of Apollo medallion (1999), an STS-98/International Space Station medallion (2001) and an undated Shuttle/MIR medallion. A great lot of seldom seen medallions in their original holders.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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Realized
$210
Lot 91
Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Manned Flight Awareness Medallion. Lot of two similar medallions, each reading on the reverse: "This medallion contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle, that took astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins…." Both medallions are contained in plastic cases with blue inserts as issued by Manned Flight Awareness for the "Second Anniversary of the First Manned Lunar Landing, July 20, 1971". The medallions themselves were the same as issued in 1969. An attractive and desirable pair.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$156
Lot 92
Apollo 11, FLOWN, Gold Foil (1x1") enclosed in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") engraved "Apollo IX / Mylar / Command Module / Thermal Coating". Pristine condition and always highly collectible.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$336
Lot 93
Apollo 11, FLOWN, Gold Foil (1x1") enclosed in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") engraved "Apollo IX / Mylar / Command Module / Thermal Coating". Pristine condition and always highly collectible.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Realized
$408
Lot 94
Apollo 11, FLOWN, Gold Foil (1x1") enclosed in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") engraved "Apollo IX / Mylar / Command Module / Thermal Coating". Pristine condition and always highly collectible.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$456
Lot 95
Apollo 11 - FLOWN, Gold Foil. Typed Letter Signed, "Buzz Aldrin", as Lunar Module Pilot - Apollo 11, 1p, 11x8½ in., explaining that "a thin layer of material known as Kapton Foil…was attached to the outside skin of the Columbia [the command module that carried Aldrin and Armstrong to the Moon]…most of it burned off the ship during our fiery 25,000 mph re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere on July 24, 1969…a small portion of it survived; salvaged by the North American Rockwell Recovery Team on board the aircraft carrier Hornet…."
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$242
Lot 96
Apollo 11, 1994, Neil Armstrong Autograph. Signed on the multi-colored cover of the Apollo 11, 25th Anniversary Banquet Program. Held in Los Angeles near Universal Studios, Armstrong was unable to attend due to flight delays (mechanical and weather). The consignor was asked at the last minute to step in and MC the event. This writer was in attendance and can tell you, from personal experience, that the banquet hall was packed and a great time was had by all. Jose Jimenez paid a visit, ably assisted by Wally Schirra playing the straight man. Somehow, after the first few minutes, nobody noticed Armstrong's absence.

The cover is professionally double matted against black matting and grey suede (17.5x20"). Copies of Armstrong's letter to the organizing committee, and the Committee's letter to the consignor thanking him for stepping in and sending him the enclosed cover as their thank you, are included. Selected guests received a small lunar rock replica (offered in separate lots in this sale, see lots 117 & 118) as a "Thank You" from the Committee also. A great piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex. The comedian Bill Dana/Jose Jimenez collection.

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$1,920
Lot 97
Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong Autograph. A classic autograph on a 1962 X-15 launch cover with a blue handstamped cachet and a July 26th, Edwards AFB machine cancel. The cover is pristine with a light pencil address. Rarely seen and highly desirable.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$1,064
Lot 98
Apollo 11, 1969, Michael Collins Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph of him in his white space suit. A small surface scrape on the lower right front corner of the lithograph should not detract. A Todd Miller Autographs certificate of authenticity is included.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$216
Lot 99
Apollo 11, 1969, Crew Signed Presentation Photo. A NASA color photo of the Lunar Module (9.5x7.5") mounted on a Presentation board (14x11") with crew autopen autographs at the bottom. Minor foxing around the edges, but an attractive piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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Lot 100
Apollo 11, 1969, Buzz Aldrin Autopen Autograph. Signed on a NASA color photo (7x9.5") mounted on a presentation board (8.5x11"). Also, a similar Apollo 17 crew-signed photo and two photos of Joe Kerwin. An interesting lot. Minor faults.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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Lot 101
Apollo 11, 1969, Original Unaccepted "Crew Patch" Painting by Al Stevens (12x12") This multicolor crew patch mixed media painting by the artist Al Stevens is on posterboard and has been signed by Buzz Aldrin after the fact. Only three different design proposal paintings of Stevens for Apollo 11 are known to exist, not counting the accepted design painting whose whereabouts is unknown. Artists were invited to submit proposed crew patch designs, based on concepts decided by the astronauts, for approval prior to the flight. The artist was chosen, and the design refined, based on these paintings. All of these artworks are unique unto themselves and are an important part of history. The story of the evolution of the crew patch is discussed in Michael Collin's books "Carrying the Fire" where he says he came up with a sketch of an eagle based on a suggestion from James Lovell. Stevens, who is credited with having made the final designs for Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10, was undoubtedly involved at some point in the design for Apollo 11, 12 and 17 as based on this artwork. Striking.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
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Lot 102
Apollo 11, 1969, Al Stevens Original Pen & Ink Crew Patch "Eagle" Drawing (framed to 6.5x8.5") This original pen and ink drawing was used by Stevens in the conceptualizing of the "Eagle" used in the final crew patch design. This drawing is one of only nine in existence. Each of the nine is different and unique. An important piece of Apollo 11 history. Stevens is credited for having created the final designs for the Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 patches and for having worked on the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 patches. All of his work makes a beautiful addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$300
Lot 103
Apollo 11, 1969, Al Stevens Original Pen & Ink Crew Patch "Eagle" Drawing (framed to 6.5x8.5") This original pen and ink drawing was used by Stevens in the conceptualizing of the "Eagle" used in the final crew patch design. This drawing is one of only nine in existence. Each of the nine is different and unique. An important piece of Apollo 11 history. Stevens is credited for having created the final designs for the Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 patches and for having worked on the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 patches. All of his work makes a beautiful addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 104
Apollo 11, 1969, Al Stevens Original Pen & Ink Crew Patch "Eagle" Drawing (framed to 6.5x8.5") This original pen and ink drawing was used by Stevens in the conceptualizing of the "Eagle" used in the final crew patch design. This drawing is one of only nine in existence. Each of the nine is different and unique. An important piece of Apollo 11 history. Stevens is credited for having created the final designs for the Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 patches and for having worked on the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 patches. All of his work makes a beautiful addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 105
Apollo 11, 1969, Al Stevens Original Pen & Ink Crew Patch "Eagle" Drawing (framed to 6.5x8.5") This original pen and ink drawing was used by Stevens in the conceptualizing of the "Eagle" used in the final crew patch design. This drawing is one of only nine in existence. Each of the nine is different and unique. An important piece of Apollo 11 history. Stevens is credited for having created the final designs for the Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 patches and for having worked on the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 patches. All of his work makes a beautiful addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 106
Apollo 11, 1969, Al Stevens Original Pen & Ink Crew Patch "Eagle" Drawing (framed to 6.5x8.5") This original pen and ink drawing was used by Stevens in the conceptualizing of the "Eagle" used in the final crew patch design. This drawing is one of only nine in existence. Each of the nine is different and unique. An important piece of Apollo 11 history. Stevens is credited for having created the final designs for the Apollo 1, 7, 9 and 10 patches and for having worked on the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 patches. All of his work makes a beautiful addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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