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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Apollo 13

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 632		Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Heat Shield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (3x3") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XIII / Flown Heatshield Fragments / April 11-17, 1970". Included is a photocopy of a typed COA on NASA letterhead that reads: "Following the ill-fated flight of Apollo 13 on April 11 through April 17, 1970, samples of the Command Module Heat Shield were removed for analysis. Attached are fragments of the Heat Shield material that were removed". These flagments are an important part of the historical record. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 633		Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Heat Shield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (3x3") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XIII / Flown Heatshield Fragments / April 11-17, 1970". Included is a photocopy of a typed COA on NASA letterhead that reads: "Following the ill-fated flight of Apollo 13 on April 11 through April 17, 1970, samples of the Command Module Heat Shield were removed for analysis. Attached are fragments of the Heat Shield material that were removed". These flagments are an important part of the historical record. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 634		Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Parachute "Shroud" Fragment (.5x.5") mounted on a limited edition cover (#8/13) with a "Mission Aborted" April 13, 1970 Houston, TX machine cancel and a "Splashdown" April 17, Houston, TX hand cancel. The cover has a multicolor NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club cachet at left. This is the first flown parachute fragment we have seen from this flight. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $294
Lot 635		Apollo 13, 1970, Fred Haise Autographs. Lot of two different including on 1) a NASA 8x10" color lithograph of him in his white space suit. He has inscribed it: "To John, Best Wishes" and on 2) an undated typed letter discussing the causes of the Apollo 13 oxygen tank explosion in space. An attrtactive pair. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 636		Apollo 13, 1970, James Lovell Autograph. On the reverse of his "Fisk Telephone Systems" business card. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 637		Apollo 13, 19770, NASA Publications. Lot of three different NASA publications, each with a cover handstamp: "Available from NASA to NASA offices and NASA centers only" or "For your Retention / Do not return to RSIC". Included is 1) "Apollo 13 / Photographic Data Package" (NASA TMX-66900, 1970) which "provides supporting information, in index form, on all of the 70mm and 16 mm photographs taken during the Apollo 13 mission as well as proof prints of those 70mm photographs of the earth and moon. ALSO included are 2) "Report of the Apollo 13 Review Board - Appendix A - Baseline Data: Apollo 13 Flight Systems and Operations" (NASA N70-78507, 1970) and 3) a similar publication including Appentix F / Special Tests and Alysis, Appendix G / Board Administrative Proceedures and Appendix H / Board Releases and Press Startements (NASA N70-78616, 1970). These are all internal documents and contain extensive charts, graphs and photos that will be helpful in understanding this fateful flight. Aged and toned, but in good overall condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. The Leopold A. Hein Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 638		Apollo 13, 1970, "Mission Analyzer". This four-disc wheel was issued by Raytheon and allows the user to track and plot the stages of the mission. Given the final mission results, much that is listed, such as the lunar operations, was never used, but it is important in understanding the original importance of the flight. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $41
Lot 639		Apollo 13, 1970, Danbury Mint, "Command & Service Module" Desk Model (13x3") This commercial four-part model is mounted on a black, rectangular composite base (12.5x5") with descriptive label. The model (Command & Service Module, two piece LM) is in need of repair, but it looks as if that will be fairly easy as most/all of the pieces appear to be present. A beautiful model that will look great on any desk. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold