Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 49

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

ASTP

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 181		ASTP, 1975, FLOWN Brass Flashlight (5x1") This brass flashlight is marked on the barrel "ACR FA-5, Serial No. 3005, Date of Mfg, 8-72) and was used by Slayton onboard ASTP. There is a small piece of white velcro attached to the movable head of this flashlight. Although apparently still containing its original batteries, the light no longer works. NASA gave one of these flashlights to each Apollo and Apollo Soyuz astronaut for use throughout their mission. It proved to be quite useful throughout the mission. Given to his family after the flight, this piece of memorabilia has been in the consignor's safe deposit box since the flight. A similar lot, from the Gene Cernan collection, realized over $8,000 in a Heritage auction in March 2008. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 182		ASTP, 1975, FLOWN Gold Robbins Medallion with Diamond. This striking custom medallion has the launch date (July 15, 1975) and the "entry" date (July 24, 1975) engraved on the reverse and a diamond inserted (probably post landing) in place of the sun on the face. There is an "F" and a 10k gold marking on the rim. Mounted in a gold bezel and in pristine condition, this medallion has been in the consignor's safe deposit box for almost 30 years. To our knowledge, this is the first medallion of this type offered in public auction. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 183		ASTP, 1975, FLOWN Slayton Teaspoon (7") This stainless steel spoon was made by "Continental" as marked on the stem. It has a bilingual "Apollo/Soyuz" and a "NASA" emblem on the front of the handle and "DMP (Docking Module Pilot) - Donald K. Slayton" on the back. The spoon shows minor signs of wear, but is in excellent condition given its age. Slayton used this spoon during his flight and gave it to the consignor when he returned. It has been in the consignor's safe deposit box for the past 30+ years. Only one set of silverware was given each astronaut for use during the flight, thus making this spoon unique and irreplaceable. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 184		Apollo Soyuz, 1975, FLOWN Crew Patch. This 4" patch, sewn partially with gold thread, is mounted on a 1974 Robert McCall limited edition lithograph (professionally matted and framed to 24x20"). The NASA descriptive plaque, mounted in the lower center of the print reads: "Presented to the family of / Donald K. "Deke" Slayton / in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, when East met West". This reproduction of Robert McCall's "Apollo-Soyuz Test Project" was commissioned by the NASA Art Program in 1974 in anticipation of the mission. The crew patch was flown on the historic mission, which took place from July 15 to 24, 1975". A rare and attractive piece of space memorabilia. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 185		Apolo Soyuz, 1975 Crew Autograph on Russian Souvenir Sheet. Stafford, Brand, Slayton, Leonov & Kubasov autographs on a Russian 50k souvenir sheet issued in honor of the flight. The sheet is also signed by Bill Anders at top. A rare combination. ALSO, another similar Russian souvenir sheet and three individual Russian stamps, each signed by Russian ASTP crew Commander and space artist, Alexei Leonov. A nice lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Realized $150
Lot 186		Apollo Soyuz, 1975, Signed Russian 50k Souvenir Sheet. This sheet is signed by the complete US/Russian including Stafford, Brand, Slayton, Leonov & Kubasov as well as by Bill Anders. The Anders autograph is almost never found on these sheets, nor anyplace else for that matter. Rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 187		Apollo Soyuz, 1985, Crew-Signed Presentation Plaque (7x7", on mat 16x20") This presentation plaque is signed by Stafford, Brand, Slayton, Leonov and Kubasov around a color photo of the bilingual flight emblem. ALSO included is a 16x20" certificate that reads: "The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and The Planetary Society commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project and honor its principal participants, George Lowe, Boris Petrov, Konstantin Bushayev, Glynn Lunney, Vance Brand, Valery Kubasov, Alexei Leonov, Donald Slayton and Thomas Stafford…Presented at the Steps to Mars Conference, July 16, 1985, Washington, DC". We don't know if these two pieces go together, but they were originally framed together so they probably do. A fascinating pair in mostly excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 188		Apollo Soyuz, "Stafford, Brand & Slayton" Autographs. They have signed at the bottom of a white mat (20x16") surrounding a color crew photo (13.5x10.5"). Minor edge faults, but quite attractive. ALSO, a Shuttle presentation board (16x20") with a color photo (14x11") of the Shuttle after a rough landing. The mat is covered with Rockwell International employee autographs surrounding a printed dedication: "To Bobbie Slayton (Deke's wife) Best Wishes from your many NASA and Rockwell International Friends". An attractive pair with some edge faults on the mats. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 189		Apollo Soyuz, 1996, Stafford, Brand, Leonov & Kubasov Autographs. Signed on the cover of the Thomas O. Paine Memorial Award program. An interesting momento from the survivors of the ASTP crew. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 190		Apollo Soyuz, Limited Edition Color Photo (8x10", professionally double matted and framed to 14x12") of the Apollo and the Soyuz spacecrafts in space prior to docking. The photo is signed in silver ink by Stafford, Brand, Leonov and Kubasov. This is a modern piece so not signed by Slayton, but it is quite attractive and desirable. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 191		Apollo Soyuz, 1975, Deke Slayton Autograph. Signed on a pen/ink drawing of Slayton in his spacesuit by "Bob Wood '75" (13.5x21.5", matted to 17x25"). Slayton has boldly signed at the bottom of the sketch. Some mat faults, but a great likeness. Unique. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 192		Space Autographs, Alan Shepard & "Bobbie" Slayton Autographs. Signed on a book plate inside the front cover of his, and Deke's, book "Moon Shot" (1994, First Edition, 383pp., hard with dust jacket). The plate is also signed by co-authors Jay Barbarree and Howard Benedict. This would appear to be an author's edition as it still has trim markings on the edges of the pages. Bobbie Slayton is Deke's widow. She signed the book plate as he had already passed on by the time the book was published. ALSO, a magnetic door sign, hand signed by Deke Slayton in black marker. This appears to have actually been used by him, probably after he left NASA - where they would have printed him a door nameplate if he had needed one. Both pieces are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Realized $228
Lot 193		ASTP, 1975, Russian "Slava" (Glory) Presentation Wristwatch. This wristwatch is engraved on the back with the autograph of Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, General Secretary of the Communist Party/Russian Premier from 1966-1982. He undoubtedly presented Slayton, and the rest of the ASTP crew, with these watches in honor of their flight - the first joint US/Soviet space flight and a symbol of political detent between the two countries. This watch is automatic with day/date indicators and a leather strap (some corrosion on the buckle). It is in its original flat plastic case with the Slava name on the inside of the lid. We have been told by a Russian expert that political memorabilia from Brezhnev is rare in its own right and rarely on the market. This piece is probably one of the very few given to an American, almost unique as regards space and the first that we are aware of to have been put up for auction. Whether you are a political junky, a space buff or a specialist in ASTP memorabilia, don't miss this opportunity to acquire a piece of space history. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 194		Apollo Soyuz, Misc, Fed. Aero. Int. Diplome de Record. Lot of five similar diplomas (each framed to 14x11") issued for five different records that were broken on this flight. These include: 1) "the first joint spaceflight based on distance by a group, 1,488,320km", 2) "the absolute world altitude record for a group of 237km", 3) "the absolute world endurance record for a group of 46 hours, 46 minutes and 44 seconds" (while the spacecrafts were separated, but both were in orbit together), 4) "the absolute world record for a grouped mass of 20,997 kg", and 5) "the absolute world duration record for a group of 53 hours, 09 minutes and 17 seconds" (while the spacecrafts were joined). Each diploma is hand-signed by F.A.I. officials and has an official embossed seal of authenticity. The F.A.I. is the international body recognized by all countries that certifies all aviation and space flight records. This set of diplomas was given to the consignor in honor of his accomplishments on this flight. The other crew members (Stafford, Brand, Leonov and Kubason) received similar sets, as did both NASA and the Russian Space Agency. These are rare documents and a must-buy for any student of space history and the ASTP flight in particular. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 195		Apollo Soyuz, 1993, NASA Distinguished Service & Outstanding Leadership Medals. Presented to the recipient in 1993, this award is NASA's second highest award. It is presented to a person who, by distinguished ability or courage, has personally made a contribution representing substantial progress to aeronautical or space exploration in the interests of the United States. The medal is engraved on the reverse "Donald K. Slayton 1993". It is mounted in its original blue/gold box (4x7x1"). Included with the medal are a miniature, half-size dress medal, a lapel emblem, a service ribbon and a ribbon rosette as issued. ALSO two NASA "Outstanding Leadership" medals, one with a metal lapel pin and the other with both the metal lapel pin and a cloth rosette. Both are in their original NASA boxes. Neither is inscribed (issued this way?). An important lot. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $9,775
Lot 196		ASTP, 1975, Gold Medallion (30mm., one oz.900 gold) This striking Russian-issued medal depicts the ASTP spacecrafts on one side and has a bilingual inscription: "Apollo Soyuz Test Project / 1975" on the other. An important medallion we have not seen before. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 197		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 198		ASTP, 1975, Fisher Space Pen (5") A similar, two part ribbed pen, but with the name "Fisher" inscribed on the pocket clip and no "style" marking on the pen. There is a remnant of red tape wrapped around the pocket clip and a red stain on the upper barrel where the tape touched the barrel. The enclosed, working cartridge appears to be brass and is unmarked. The lower barrel of the pen shows some signs of use. Our gut says that this pen looks as if it might have been FLOWN, but there is no evidence of that fact except that Slayton thought to give it to his family after the flight. Just one of life's many mysteries. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 199		Apollo Soyuz, Deke Slayton's "Personal" Crew Patch. This 5" crew patch is virtually identical to the normal crew patch except for the addition of orange "DKS" initials at the bottom. Beautifully sewn and rarely available. A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299
Lot 200		Apollo Soyuz, Misc., Deke Slayton's "Balance of Collection". A large lot that contains the good, the bad and the "other". We note: 1) a group of seven "Resolutions & Awards", 2) misc space jewelry and awards, 3) a Russian ceremonial robe, 4) Gemini hand-notated Training Schedules, 5) an Apollo 11 Beta cloth crew patch (trimmed), 6) a lot of 19 similar ASTP crew photos on presentation boards, 7) a 1973 ASTP prototype Earth Orbit map, 8) ASTP "Command Module" blueprints, 9) a gift given Slayton by the Georgian Alpine Federation Team, 10) Deke's Russian language training schedule that he has hand-notated, 11) a framed glass photo of Yuri Gagarin, 12) a Tom Frye, limited edition lithograph (battered), 13) three different 3" patches, and 14) a "Bill Dana Day" presentation proclamation, hand-inscribed to Deke. A diverse lot that is sure to interest the most jaded collector. Usual mixed condition. Viewing recommended. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $437
Lot 201		Apollo Soyuz, Deke Slayton's Russian Language Study Texts. An important lot that consists of the Defense Language Institute, soft cover study texts as follows: "Basic Russian, Vol. I, Lessons 1-11 (red cover), Vols I, II-Reader, II-Lessons 12-16, V-IX, XI, XVIII, Lessons 80-3, XIX and Reader" (gray covers), Vols III, IV, X, XIV, Lessons 64-7, XV, Lessons 68-71, XVI, Lessons 72-5, XVII, Lessons 76-79, Scientific Russian Reference Book and Scientific Russian, 10 Week Course, Vol. IV, Lessons 24-5. Vocabulary, Grammar Index (brown covers), Vol. II Scientific, 10 Week Course, Vol. II, Lessons 9-15 (gray cover), Intermediate and Advanced Program Area Reader, Popular Science Texts (green cover), Intermediate Program Area Reader, Vol. II (gray cover), Advanced Course, Rapid-Fire Interpreting Exercises, Units 1-20 (x2), Advanced Preparatory Course, Comprehensive Review, Advanced Course Reader, Vol. IV and Advanced Course Soviet AF and Space Flights Reader and Glossary (green covers). ALSO, a Russian/English, English/Russian dictionary and a Russian Exercises book checked out, but not returned to the NASA library. An important lot that includes some notations by the student. Mixed, but generally excellent condition. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 202		Apollo Soyuz, Misc, "Team Lotus Formula One" Model (8.5x4") This red/orange model is fully articulated and has what appears to be a cigarette lighter in the rear. The model is marked: "D.B.G.M., Made in Germany" and "Schuco #1071, Lotus Formel 1" on the bottom. Minor faults that should be easily repaired. ALSO included are a 1963 "Indianapolis Motor Speedway" metal pin (given to Deke when he rode the pace car during the Indianapolis 500 race in 1963) AND a metal pair of wings with red and blue enamel issued in honor of the Ghost Squadron, Confederate Air Force. A nice lot of Deke's momentos. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 203		Apollo Soyuz, Unsigned Presentation Boards. An interesting lot of 11x14" Presentation Boards that includes color photos (7x9.5") of the complete US /Russian crews (S-75-22410 x14), artist conception photos (S-74-24913 x6) and one other similar (unnumbered, x4) plus two different. ALSO included are 18 mostly different, larger Presentation Plaques (20x16"). ALSO, a lot of about 35 different black and white transparencies (10x8.5"), mostly mounted in large white NASA 1962 cardboard sleeves (14x11"). These appear to have been used in a lecture related to "Potential Effect of Astronaut Background of Experiment Data Return". These audio-visual cards are seldom available today. An interesting lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 204		NASA, "Deke Slayton" Color Photos. Lot of 40+ original NASA color photos, all with red ID numbers. These are all portrait photos and include S-64-31709 (x5), S-71-51290 (x9), S-71-51291 (x26), etc. Some minor edge faults, but a nice, clean lot overall. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 205		Presentation Boards. Lot of two similar Presentation boards (11x14"), each with the same NASA color photo in the center (9x7") and each with autopen autographs of the American crew (Stafford, Brand and Slayton). Minor edge toning, but attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 206		Apollo Soyuz, 1975 - Russian "1975" Cloth Calendar (15x20") This striking calendar is in its original frame (15x21") with paper matting backing on the frame. The backing is hand inscribed in Russian with the date 22 February 1975. The inscription reads: "A gift to Evon Collins from Igor Milikoff and the rest of the (Russian) Engineers. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your warm hospitality. We will never forget this meeting or this evening in Houston". There are two additional notes scotch-taped to the reverse of the frame. One reads: "My thanks to Anatole Forostenko, Chief Russian language instructor for the American ASTP crew for inscribing this memento to me" (unsigned, from Evon Collins) and "In memory of our American-Russian space venture, Apollo/Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) scheduled for July 1975. One of the Russian working groups, seven engineers, visited my home during the evening of February 22, 1975. I entertained a few Pine Bluff friends (now of Houston) and co-workers from NASA Johnson Space Center. Charlotte Ober, Secretary to our ASTP crew was among my guests. She asked permission to bring her Soviet friends and their presence indeed became the highlight of the evening". It is signed by Evon Collins and dated Friendswood, TX, April 8, 1975. An important piece of original ASTP memorabilia. When you remember the suspicion with which Americans and Russians regarded each other at the time, this event represents one of the first signs of a thaw in the cold war. Fascinating and attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold