Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Apollo 1

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 573		Apollo 1, 1967, Gold-Plated Fliteline Medallion. This medallion is unflown for obvious reasons. It depicts an artist's rendition of the Apollo capsule in flight over the Southern United States (including Florida where the capsule was launched) and Central America with the moon (the goal of the flight) in the distance. The reverse lists the names of the astronauts (Grissom, White and Chaffee) as well as the name of the mission (Apollo 1). The medallion is in its original Fliteline box. These gold medallions generally designated only for the astronaut's loved ones as special presents, whereas the silver medallions were more for general distribution. The gold medallions are, by far, much rarer due to the limited quantity made and their limited distribution. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 574		Apollo 1, 1967, Sterling Silver Fliteline Medallion. This medallion is unflown as are all of the Apollo 1 medallions from this flight. It lists the crew members, "Grissom, White and Chaffee" on the reverse along with the flight designation "Apollo 1". There is a small "x" scratched into the medallion's surface of the reverse which appears to be vintage. Although in pristine condition, the medallion has been polished over the years to clear the tarnish normally found on these pieces. The original Fliteline plastic box is included. A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. The Grissom Family collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 575		Apollo 1, 1967, Sterling Silver Fliteline Medallion. This unflown medallion shows the Apollo capsule in space on the face as well as "Grissom, White, Chaffee" and "Apollo 1" on the reverse. They are generally available only from the astronauts families or those they were presented to later. Scarce. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. The NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 576		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 577		Apollo 1, 1967, Gus Grissom's 24 Hour, Le Coultre 24 Hour Dress Wristwatch. This stainless steel, military wristwatch has a lifetime main spring and is waterproof, anti-magnetic and shockproof. The watch has a brown alligator Omega watch band. This watch was Grissom's dress watch which he wore for special occasions. The watch has a plain black 24 hour face divided into one hour increments and a sweep second hand. Since NASA confiscated the watch Grissom was wearing on the day of the fire, this watch is the next best thing for collectors. A rare watch in its own right. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. The Grissom Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $705
Lot 578		Apollo 1, 1967, NASA 8x10" Glossy Color Photo (on Kodak paper) This humorously intended, but strangly prophetic, photo was made just prior to their official NASA portrait being taken. It was standard photographic procedure to photograph the astronaut crews in comical poses, in part, to lessen the seriousness of the photo shoot and to enable the photographers to get the lighting and staging set up properly. Generally only a few prints of these warm up photos would be made if the astronauts wanted copies. This one has been in the consignor's collection for the past 40 years. It is in excellent condition with only a small surface rub at the upper left from an adhesion on the back of the photo. Rare. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. The Ed White Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,175
Lot 579		Apollo 1, 1967, NASA 8x10" Glossy Color Photo (on Kodak paper) A similar, humorous, tension-breaking photo that was made just prior to their official NASA portrait being taken. It was standard photographic procedure to photograph the astronaut crews in comical poses, in part, to lessen the seriousness of the photo shoot and to enable the photographers to get the lighting and staging set up properly. Generally only a few prints of these warm up photos would be made if the astronauts wanted copies. This one has been in the consignor's collection for the past 40 years. It is in excellent condition. Rare. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. The Ed White Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $705
Lot 580		Apollo 1, 1966, HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edingurgh, "Visit to North America" Medallion. This limited edition silver medallion (No. 1419) is complete in its original fitted plus velver box with inscriptions on the outside and inside of the front cover. This medallion was presented to Ed White during the Prince's visit to the Cape. An important medallion that was given to just those astronauts and NASA officials who happened to be there for training at the time. ALSO included are two different NASA 8x10" color publicity photos showing Ed White explaining to the Duke about various aspects of the Apollo equipment. An unusual group of space memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. The astronaut Edward White Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 581		Apollo 1 (AS-204), 1967, Gus Grissom's College Textbook. "Engineering Mechanics", Second Edition, Fourth Printing, by Fairman and Cutshall, 1947, 267pp., hard). This book is in excellent overall condition and was used by Grissom when at Perdue University. He has written his name in two places inside the cover, along with his address and what appear to be class schedule notes. Unique and interesting. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $147