Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 49

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

US Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 281		Autograph, 1982, James A. Michener Autograph. Signed on the third page of his 1982 book "SPACE" (1982, First Edition, 622pp., hard with dust jacket (faults). He has inscribed the book to the consignor: "Edwards AFB, 21 IX 82, To Deke and Bobbie, on the occassion of a fine bumpy visit to the great base. It was a privilege", Jim Michener/ Very bumpy at this point". This is a classic "space" genre book. Minor foxing on the page edges, but great overall condition and unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 282		Autograph, 1982, James A. Michener Autograph. Signed on a bookplate on the third page of his 1982 book "SPACE" (1982, First Edition, 622pp., hard with dust jacket (faults). He has inscribed the bookplate: "To Deke Slayton / the Champ, James A. Michner". His red chinese "chop" is at the lower left. This is a classic "space" genre book with minor foxing on the page edges, but in great overall condition. Estimated Value $250 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 283		"Naval Aviation in Space" Symposium Autographs. An interesting four-page program signed on the cover by Cernan, Shepard, Schirra, Young, Lousma and Truly. Attractive and scarce. A Todd Miller Autographs certificate of authenticity is included. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 284		Air Command & Staff College, Class of 1988, Autographs. A special "Graduation Formal" program that has autograph spaces on the second page. Included are the autographs of 18 pilots/astronauts including those of Raymond Toliver, Deke Slayton, Jeana Yeager and Chuck Rutan, Tex Hill, etc. An attractive original piece of memorabilia. A Todd Miller Autographs certificate of authenticity is included. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 285		Autographs, Lot of Two Books Autographed by the Authors. Included are "Men of Space" (volume 1) by Shirley Thomas (1960, First Edition, Second Printing, November 1966, 235pp., hard with dust jacket). This book, with a 1990 inscription: "To Deke, You are an outstanding man. I'm glad I knew you! Kind wishes, Shirley", includes profiles of the leaders in space and contains profiles of von Braun, Yeager, von Karman, van Allen, Tsiolkovsky, etc. ALSO, "Test Pilots, The Frontiersmen of Flight, an Illustrated History" by Richard P. Hallion (1981, First Edition, 347pp., hard with dust jacket). The title page is inscribed: "To Deke Slayton - one of the real history-makers - with respect and admiration, Richard P. Hallion, September 1982". Minor staining on the page edges. An interesting pair. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 286		Astronaut Autographs. Lot of four different NASA 8x10" color reprint photographs (on Kodak paper) autographed by Wally Schirra (x2), Scott Carpenter and Frank Borman (on a NASA crew lithograph. ALSO included are handwritten letters by Jim Irwin (on his personal High Flight printed stationery 1981, folds) and by Alan Shepard (on undated green paper in which he mentions Apollo 14). There is a scrawled autograph of Ed Mitchell across both Shepard's signature and the note. An unusual, but interesting lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 287		Medal of Honor Winners - Autographs. A large, black and white photo reprint (12.5x10" on Fuji paper) showing the Raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima and signed in black ink by the last three surviving Medal of Honor recipients - Jack Lucas, George Wahlen and Herschel Williams. The photo reprint is accompanied by a signed (printed signature) 8x10" certificate of authenticity by Todd Mueller AND by a laminated plastic Global Authentication, Inc. certification. An attractive addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 288		Space Autograph, 1967, Dr. Wernher von Braun Autograph. Signed on an original page of his "Weekly Notes" for 7-24-67 addressed to his associate, Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger. The page deals with three different areas under research including "Voyager". von Braun has signed this internal memo with his characteristic "B". A signed photo certificate of authenticity from Dr. Stuhlinger is included. Scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $98
Lot 289		Space Autograph, 1963, Dr. Wernher von Braun Autograph. Signed on an original page of his "Weekly Notes" for 3-18-63 addressed to his associate, Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger. The page deals with four different areas under research including "Lunar Logistics Payload". A photocopy of a second page from this original memo is included. von Braun has signed this internal memo with his characteristic "B". A signed photo certificate of authenticity from Dr. Stuhlinger is included. Scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $127
Lot 290		Space Autograph, 1967, Dr. Wernher von Braun Autograph. Signed on an original page of his "Weekly Notes" for 5-8-67 addressed to his associate, Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger. The page deals with six different areas under research including "Apollo Coatings". von Braun has signed this internal memo with his characteristic "B". A signed photo certificate of authenticity from Dr. Stuhlinger is included. Scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $173
Lot 291		Space Autograph, 1967, Dr. Wernher von Braun Autograph. Signed on an original page of his "Weekly Notes" for 10-16-67 addressed to his associate, Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger. The page deals with four different areas under research, including the observation of a lunar eclipse. von Braun has signed this internal memo with his characteristic "B". A signed photo certificate of authenticity from Dr. Stuhlinger is included. Scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $132
Lot 292		Assorted Autographs. An unusual lot consisting of an inscribed Gordon Cooper autograph on a blank 8x10" piece of paper (x2), a similar Michael Collins autograph (x2), an inscribed Scott Carpenter autograph on a NASA color lithograph, an Owen Garriott autopen autograph on a NASA color lithograph, an STS-29 NASA color lithograph with crew autopen (x3) AND an STS-100 crew autograph on NASA-JSC color glossy photos (x3, one genuine autograph + two autopen). An interesting lot in generally outstanding condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 293		1980s, Apollo & Shuttle Astronaut Autographed Covers. An interesting lot of 20+ event covers signed by such notables as Dick Truly, Tony England, Bill Nelson, Dave Scott, Harrison Schmitt, Deke Slayton, Bob Overmyer, Paul Weitz, etc. Some duplication of autographs, but a nice, clean lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 294		Space Autographs, 1987, Autographed NASA MARS Lithograph. A striking NASA 8.5x11" color lithograph of Viking's Visit to Mars, autographed by 13 astronauts and cosmonauts including Ryumin, Savitskaya, Carpenter, Nikolayev, Payton, Fremont, Rukavishnikov, Al-Saud, Tereshkova, Alexandrov, Sharman, Henice and Volkov. Minor edge wrinkles, but striking. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 295		Space Autographs, 1987, Autographed NASA MARS Lithograph. A striking NASA 8.5x11" color lithograph of Viking's Visit to Mars, autographed by 18 astronauts and cosmonauts including Merbold, Springer, Gibson, Akiyama, Sagan, Nikolayev, Hauck, Al-Saud, Fabian, Tereshkova Volk, Allen, Makarov, Faris, Nelson, Lichtenberg, Bartoe, etc. Minor edge wrinkles, but striking. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 296		Assorted Autopen Autographed Photos. Lot of 10+ mostly different NASA photos/lithographs including STS-5 crew-signed (x4 different.), Joe Kerwin (x4 different.), Owen Garriott (WSS), and Karl Henize (x2 different.). The latter three appear to be authentic autographs. An interesting lot in mostly excellent condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 297		Deke Slayton Autograph. Signed on the cover of a 1990 Astronaut Hall of Fame Dedication Gala program. Slayton was on the Board of Directors. Attractive and unusual. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Ed White Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold