Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 56

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 705		Vostok 1, 1962, Handwritten Gagarin Speech. A handwritten short speech given by Yuri Gagarin on 20 August 1962 at the All-Soviet Young Machine Operator's Meeting in the city of Tashkent. The text of the speech reads: "Dear Comrads! The first flight to space allowed me to acquaint myself not only with unprecedented height and speed (of space flight), but also with the much larger (potential) abilities of scientists, engineers and simple workers. Our people, brought up by the Communist Party, are able to create miracles. The spaceship "Vostok", with which I became closely linked, as with human beings, is the culmination of all the newest achievement of Soviet science and technology. And our reserves are endless. Our arsenal is bottomless". The speech is hand-signed with a typed date and location city. Extremely rare and highly desireable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,058
Lot 706		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On the front page of the April 12th, 1961 issue of the Soviet newspaper "Izvestiya" ("News") which was dovoted to Gagarin's launch. This newspaper is a collector's item in its own right. To locate one that Gagarin has signed in a near impossibility. He has inscribed it: "Big Greetings to the readers of Izvestiya. Gagarin". The paper is in excellent overall condition due to its having been saved by a Soviet fan the past 45 or so years - just like July 20, 1969 "Moon Landing" newspapers have been saved by Americans. A great find! Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 707		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin, Titov & Nikoleav Autographs. On a small black and white glossy photo of them on a reviewing stand with others (May Day ?). The three pioneer cosmonauts have signed in different color inks. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 708		Vostok 1, 1967, Gagarin and Korolev Photo (11x8") This matte, black and white photo of Korolev congratulating Gagarin after his flight is signed in blue ink: "Yours, Korolev" at the upper right. Unusual and scarce. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $102
Lot 709		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On a vintage black and white glossy photo (6x9", with thick cardboard backing) of him in his spacesuit. This is a classic photo that has been cut from a vintage scrapbook. The photo is boldly signed in black and inscribed: "In memory about the sunrise (dawn) of the space era. To Komanin, Nikoli Petrovich, Gagarin". A striking piece of "fan" memorabilia that just "reeks" of hero worship by a young Soviet. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $235
Lot 710		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On the title page of his book "Road to Space" (1961, 223pp., hard with dust jacket). He has inscribed the book: "To Sergey Pavlovich (I wish you) persistence and obstinacy in your creative successes for the well-being of the country. Gagarin". Great early photos of Gagarin and a scarce book in the West. Minor jacket faults should not detract. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $353
Lot 711		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph (11.5x8.5") A glossy, black and white photo of Gagarin conducting a demonstration using a sort of wooden wheel mockup. Some foxing and minor edge faults on the photo which has a card backing, but is boldly signed and interesting. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 712		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On a black and white photo of him as a pilot (4x6.5"). The photo is still mounted on a thick cardboard backing, directly as cut from a fan's scrapbook. It is bordered in red crayon with the heading "Gagarin" at top. A vintage peice of memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 713		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. Boldly signed on a small black and white photo (6.5x4.5") of him sitting in a meeting. There is a horizontal plate scratch in the center and a small edge tear at top. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 714		Vostok 1, 1961, Yuri Gagarin Autograph. On a black and white photo(7x10") of him talking on the phone. He has inscribed the photo in blue ink: "Thanks for putting trust in me". Light edge faults, but attractive. A "Signature House" COA is included. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $88
Lot 715		Vostok 1, 1961, Yuri Gagarin Autograph. On an April 12 launch cover with a violet printed "Vilnius 1961" rocket cachet and a red handstamped April 12th handstamped pictorial cachet. Covers signed by the first human in space are a great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 716		Voshkod 1, 1964, Komarov Autograph. On a launch cover with a special 6k commemorative stamp issued in honor of the flight and cancelled by a handstamped cancel. Extremely rare as Komarov was killed in 1967 on Soyuz 1. He was the first human confirmed to have died in space. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 717		Soyuz TM-6/MIR, 1988, FLOWN Presentation Medallion (3.5x2") This enamel/metal presentation plaque pictures the shields of the USSR and Afghanistan on one side and the MIR space station on the other. From the collection of V. Polyakov, this plaque is seldom available to the public. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 718		Soyuz TMA-6/ISS-11, 2005, FLOWN Crew/Mission Patches. Lot of three different, 4" patches, including a Soyuz TMA-6 patch, an ISS-13 patch and a Cosmonaut S. Krikalev Personal Mission patch. Each includes a printed certificate of authentication that reads, in part: "This is to certify that the accompanying…patch did, indeed fly with on Soyuz TMA-6 to the International Space Station during Expedition ISS-11…". Each certificate is hand-signed by Mission Commander Krikalev. A rare, attractive group. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold