Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 56

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Shuttle Flights

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 670		STS-1, 1981, FLOWN Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (No. 97F) This medallion, in its original case, is engraved with launch and landing dates on the reverse. Flown medallions from Shuttle flights are quite scarce. Only 111 similar medallions were flown and 248 unflown. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $870
Lot 671		STS-1, 1981, "Rockwell International" Medallion & Patch (3") This ornate presentation bronze medallion is mounted in a plush presentation case along with an early edition Crew Patch. The medallion is marked on the face: "At Work on Earth and In Space - Shuttle Orbiter". It is engraged on the side: "1981, Rockwell International Corp, MacoBronze STS-1, Columbia Launch 4/12/81 - Landing 4/14/81 Young/Crippen". The back of the medallion reads: "Rockwell International…Where science gets down to business". An attractive piece of memorabilia that had only limited availability. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72
Lot 672		STS-2, 1981, FLOWN US Flag (9x6") mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads: "This flag was flown aboard the second flight of the space shuttle "Columbia" (STS-2) November 12-14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission. Other than the usual tape stain on the flag, this is an attractive and desireable addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $82
Lot 673		STS-2, 1981, Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (No. 194). in its original case. This unflown medallion is engraved with launch and landing dates on the reverse. Only 18 similar medallions were flown and 233 unflown. Attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 674		STS-3, 1982, Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (No. 170). in its original case. This unflown medallion is engraved with launch and landing dates on the reverse. Only 20 similar medallions were flown and 187 unflown. Attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 675		STS-4, 1982, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") This flag is mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was carried aboard the fourth flight of Columbia in recognition of your personal contribution toward make SPACE AVAILABLE…". Fresh and clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $112
Lot 676		STS-4, 1982, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") This flag is mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was carried aboard the fourth flight of Columbia in recognition of your personal contribution toward make SPACE AVAILABLE…". Fresh and clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 677		STS-4, 1982, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") This flag is mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was carried aboard the fourth flight of Columbia in recognition of your personal contribution toward making SPACE AVAILABLE…". Fresh and clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $112
Lot 678		STS-4, 1982, Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (No. 167). in its original case. This unflown medallion is engraved with launch and landing dates on the reverse. Only 20 similar medallions were flown and 187 unflown. Attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 679		STS-61B, 1985, Rudolfo Neri Vela Autograph. On the inscribed title page of his book "El Planeta Azul" (1986, Mexican Edition, 184pp., hard, dust jacket, in Spanish). Also included is the English translation of his book "The Blue Planet / A Trip to Space" (1989, First American Edition, 88pp., hard with dust jacket). Neri was the FIRST MEXICAN Astronaut to fly in space. ALSO included in the lot is a letter to the consignor discussing the publication of the book signed by Neri as well as photos and data files concerning the experiments carried onboard the flight. An unusual lot. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 680		STS-61B, 1991, Rudolfo Vela Neri Autographs. Lot of two different including below the handwritten inscription on a framed photo/crew patch presentation (15x12") and on the margin of a full sheet of Mexican stamps issued in his honor. He was the first Mexican national to become an astronaut and to fly. A great pair. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $41
Lot 681		STS-51D/51L, 1985/86, Hughes Fluid Dynamics Experiment Documents. The Fluid Dynamics Experiment was originally scheduled to fly on STS-51D under the supervision of astronaut Greg Jarvis. Flight STS-51D was rescheduled, and and the experiment, aand Greg Jarvis flew on the ill-fated STS-51L where the crew, and Jarvis, lost their lives. This lot consists of various NASA and Hughes documents regarding the experiment and both flights including 1) the Flight Data File, Crew Activity Plan of STS-51D, 2) the original document distribution list and Hughes printed "STS-51D Fluid Dynamics Experiment" document, 3) NASA color photos of the experiment's equipment (x8, 8x10"), etc. A certificate of authenticity is included that reads, in part: "I was the NASA Payload Integration Manager for this experiment, and worked closely with Greg Jarvia, the Hughes Payload Specialist, in getting the FDE, which he was going to operate on-orbit, qualified, approved and ready for flight…". A great lot that was part of American space history. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 682		STS-51-L Limited Edition Lithograph: "and Touched the Face of God" by Laurie Whitehead (24x18, professionally matted and framed to 30x26"). This limited edition lithograph (No. AP12/100) is hand dated "2/15/89" and hand inscribed: "Presented to Robert Anderson in appreciation from the Challenger's family members - In memory of all seven, Laurie". Scarce and unusually attractive. A certificate of authenticity is in a pouch on the reverse. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 683		STS-51L, 1986, Certificate of Appreciation (framed to 14x17.5"). This striking Manned Flight Awareness Certificate reads, in part: "In appreciation of your dedication to the critical tasks you performed in support of the Presidential Commission investigating the Space Challenger accident. Your valuable contributions assisted in identifying the actions required to return the National Space Transportation System to flight status". There is a large white, negatively embossed STS-51L crew patch at the left. This is the first of these certificates we can remember seeing. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 684		STS-26, 1988, FLOWN NASA Flag (6x4") mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This National Aeronautics and Space Administration flag was flown aboard the Orbiter "Discovery", STS-26, September 29 - October 3, 1988, commemorating the National Space Transportation System "Return to Flight". Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 685		STS-32, 1990, FLOWN Crew Patch. Mounted on a multicolor presentation board (20x16") that is inscribed at top: "To Charlie - Thanks to our 6th Crew Member! STS-32". The complete crew have signed the board surrounding the patch. There is a descriptive label at the bottom that reads: "This crew patch was flown aboard the Orbiter Columbia, STS-32, January 9-20, 1990". Some edge faults as a result of having met Houston hurricane "Gustav" in August 2008, otherwise this piece is ready and willing to relocate to a new home. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 686		STS-40, 1991, FLOWN "Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment" Mission Patch (3") This multicolor mission patch is one of just 50 flown. It is unmounted and is offered with a copy of the 1991 NASA letter stating that 50 patches, flown in the Official Flight Kit, were being returned to the MOD Manager as flown momentos. A scarce piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 687		STS-52, FLOWN, "USMP-1" Mission Patch (3.5") mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate (framed to 12.5x15.5") that reads, in part: "This emblem, representing the first United States Microgravity Payload (USMP-1) was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during Mission STS-52 launched on October 22, 1992". Only 200 of these patches were flown. A copy of a NASA letter detailing the numbers of Mission Patches and Mission Flags is enclosed. Striking and attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $88
Lot 688		STS-58, 1993, FLOWN Lapel Pin. Mounted below a framed, gray presentation certificate (11x16.5") that reads, in part: "This STS-58 Lapel Pin was flown aboard the United States Space Shuttle, Columbia, October 18-1993, to November 1, 1993 for Charlie Justiz…" The certificate appears to be hand-signed by the crew. and there is a multicolor crew patch decal attached to the certificate at top. Unusual and quite attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $100
Lot 689		STS-62, 1994, FLOWN "USMP-2 Mission" Flag (6x4") mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate (11x14") that reads, in part: "This flag was flown aboard Columbia, STS-62, on March 4, 1994". Minor wrinkles do not detract. Generally only about 50 of any given Mission patch or flag were flown on a flight. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $65
Lot 690		STS-67, 1995, FLOWN "Middeck Active Control Experiment" Mission Patch (4") mounted on a framed presentation Certificate of Appreciation (22x18") that reads, in part: "This patch was flown aboard STS-67 on March 2-18, 1995". ALSO included are the NASA Experiment Mission plan, a folder of different JSC/KSC color photos (x about 40) relating to the experiment in space and other mission-related information. A copy of a NASA letter stating tht only 102 patches were flown is included. Attractive and undoubtedly scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 691		STS-67, 1995, FLOWN "MIT SERC / NASA Lockheed PSI" Mission Patch. Mounted on a "Certificate of Appreciation" (11x17", card mounted to 19x13"), that reads, in part: "This patch was flown aboard STS-67 on March 2-18, 1995". Generally, less than 50 Mission patches were flown on any given shuttle flight. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 692		STS-70, 1995, FLOWN Crew Patch. Mounted on a framed multicolor presentation board (20x16"). The board is inscribed in black in the center: "To Dr. Justiz & Dayna - Wish you would be my roomies in space! Tom (Henricks)". There is a descriptive label at the bottom that reads: "This STS-70 crew patch was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery July 13-22, 1995, orbiting the Earth 142 times, travelling 3.7 million miles". A scarce flown patch. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $54
Lot 693		STS-86, 1997, FLOWN Tomato Seeds. Three different packets of tomato seeds (about 20 seeds per packet) from the Park Seed Company, flown as part of the "Seeds in Space II" experiment on STS-86. The seeds consist of a packet of "Earth-Based Seed (Control Group)" that were not flown, a "Space Shuttle Flown Seed" group that were carried into space in the cargo bay of Atlantis AND an "Underwater Habitat Seed" group from the Scott Carpenter Space Analog Station, 30 feet undersea at Key Largo, FL. The three groups of seed were subjected to widely differing degrees of atmospheric pressure as part of the experiment. ALSO included are background brochures about the experiments. There are three sets of identical seed packets and background info in this lot. Great for your personal garden or to donate to a local school. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $29
Lot 694		STS-87, 1997, FLOWN "Hitchhiker" Mission Patch (5.5x3") This patch is inside a special black presentation folder (16x13") with a large multicolor presentation certificate on one side and with the patch and a descriptive label that reads: "This Hitchhiker patch accompanied the LHP/NASBE payload and orbited the Earth 252 times on Space Shuttle 87, launch November 19, 1997", on the other. A copy of a NASA letter detailing the contents of the Official Flight Kit (OFK) flown on the flight, is included. Attractive and unusual. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 695		STS-107, 2003, Robbins Sterling Silver Medallion (No. 226). This medallion is one of the 515 unflown medallions reissued by NASA after the crash of the Columbia. All original flown medallions were lost. The medallion is in its original plastic case. Pristine condition. The medallion is a record of an important piece of American space history. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 696		STS-121, 2006, Lisa Nowak Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph of the launch of STS-6. Ms Nowak flew as a Mission Specialist in Robotics on the flight where she handled the robotic arm of the Shuttle and the International Space Station. Her claim to fame occurred in 2007 when she was arrested in Orlando, FL for kidnapping USAF Captain Colleen Shipman, the girlfriend of astronaut William Oefelein. She requested a jury trail which is scheduled to come up in December 2009. The charges are kidnapping and burglary with assault and battery. Astronauts are people too. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $30