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Apollo Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 393		Apollo Program, c1965, Prototype NASA Lunar Rock Hammer. With a solid metal head (6x1.25") and a hollow metal handle (14"). The handle has a hole at the base for an attachment and is attached to the head by a through and through hollow tube which would undoubtedly have allowed different head configurations to be tried on the same handle during testing. The head of the hammer appears to be in the final accepted design configuration. Both this head and the handle appear to have been well tested. There are no NASA ID numbers on either piece in keeping with a testing prototype as opposed to an accepted NASA piece of equipment. A consignor's COA is included on NASA letterhead. Rare and seldom available. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $999
Lot 394		Apollo Program, c1965, Saturn I Launch Vehicle Model (9.5x1.5") This classic Saturn I model appears to be an early concept of this classic launch vehicle. The model is mounted on a 4x4" wooden base that is just marked "Saturn" in white ink. The bottom of the base is marked: "B. J. Funderburk" (mentioned in the NASA book "Moonport" as being involved with the automation of the Saturn I First Stage checkout), this model is a classic Huntville Model Shop production. Some repair around the base of the rocket, but a major rocket model for any collection. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the B. J. Funderburk collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $940
Lot 395		Space Model, c1965, "Apollo Spacecraft" Model. 19.5x6". This pristine white plastic, 3-part North American contractor's model (by Hyatt) has the normal, aged, Service Module component. Some faults, but attractive. The original box, with red/white blue/ North American Aviation label, is included. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $940
Lot 396		Apollo Program, c1965, NASA Flight Helmet. This U.S.Navy APH-6B helmet (?) has a dual visor (clear and sun) and an A13A oxygen mask, both made by Sierra Engineering Corp. The oxygen mask helmet attachments are by Dunrite Tool and Die. The ID label on the helmet and one of the two visor knobs are missing as is the head padding inside the helmet. The earphones are intact as are the earphone attachment cords. There is a NASA decal on the helmet above a stencil of the aviator's name ("Cambiaso". He was a NASA photo tech.). A clean helmet worn extensively as the consignor photographed recovery operations for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. A scarce helmet in excellent overall condition. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $341
Lot 397		NASA Pilots, Jere Cobb & Roger Zwieg Autographs. On the mat (framed to 22x18") surrounding a color photo (14x11") of them flying NASA T-38 aircraft in tandem inverted formation. This is an iconic NASA photo and one that we have been told is among the most downloaded of all NASA photos. Jere Cobb and Roger Zwieg, the two pilots involved, have signed the mat in inverted tandem format indicative of the flight aspects of their two respective planes. Other than some toning around the borders of this photo and a foxing spot or two on the mat, this piece is in excellent condition. It hung in a place of honor is the consignor's home. A great piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. The NASA Pilot Jere Cobb collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 398		Apollo Program, 1967, NASA-MSC Cable Cross Section Specimen (2.25x.25") This cable specimen is enclosed in a slightly yellowed, clear lucite cylinder (3x.75") with an ID plate that reads: "Souvenir from 10MW ARC JET (ARMSEF) / 1967 / NASA-MSC". The "ARMSEF" acronym stands for "Atmospheric Reentry Materials and Structures Evaluation Facility". There is a handmade "Jim Parker" etched to the pack of the piece. Mr. Parker worked for NACA and NASA from the early days and knew more than most the importance of the items he saved for posterity. We owe him a debt of thanks. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 399		Apollo Program, c1960, NASA-JSC "ARC-JET Facility Heatshield" Specimen (4x2x1.25", marked #39)) This unofficial lucite block (5x2x3") is hand-engraved: "Jim Parker / Arc-Jet Facility, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center / Houston, Texas" on one side. Another side has a paper label (attached by tape) that reads: "(39) MSC 1 MW ARC JET Facility / Run #377 / Enthalpy - 3500 Btu/lb / Heating Rate - 96 Btu / ft2 sec / Pressure - 1 atm / Test Gas - 100% Ar / Test Time - 60.3 sec / Material - Avcoat 5026-39 HCG". The enclosed specimen of heat shield does not appear to be charred, but was obviously of some importance to have been preserved for posterity. The facility was used for, among other things, Apollo heat shield testing in the early days of the Apollo program. A fascinating piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 400		Apollo Program, 1997-2007, Dick Gordon's Passport. This expired US Passport was issued out of San Francisco and contains entry stamps from England, Germany, Japan and Spain. He has boldly signed the passport as Richard F. Gordon, Jr. in the front. Attractive and unique. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 401		Apollo Program, c1965 Orange NASA Flight Suit. This original, bright orange, NASA flight suit was used by the consignor during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs as a photo tech. This suit comes complete with his velcro nametag (marked "PHOTO NASA-JSC") and a blue/yellow "NASA JSC ZERO 'G' "patch on the chest. The suit is well worn and soiled, but a great piece of vintage memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 402		Apollo Program, c1965, Brown Leather Flight Jacket. This jacket was worn by the consignor during his many years as a NASA photographer during which he photographed recovery operations in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs. The white label in the neck reads, in part: "Jacket, Flyers / Intermediate Type G-1 / Size 40 / Imperial Leather and Sportswear Co…". There is a punched "U.S. N." marking under the zipper. The jacket is lined and has a knit waistband, cuffs and a faux fur collar. Excellent overall condition and a great addition to your collection. The Navy (?) and NASA take good care of their employees. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 403		Apollo Program, c1965, Brown Leather Flight Jacket. This jacket was worn by the consignor during his many years as a NASA photographer during which he photographed recovery operations in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs. The black/gold, worn label in the neck reads, in part: "Jacket, Flyers / Amerme… Type G- / Size 40". There is a punched "U.S. N." marking under the zipper. The jacket is lined and has a knit waistband, cuffs and a faux fur collar. Somewhat worn, but a great addition to your collection. The Navy (?) and NASA take good care of their employees. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 404		Apollo Program, c1965, Blue Quilted Satin Flight Jacket. This jacket was worn by the consignor during his many years as a NASA photographer working on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs. There is a black/gold label in the neck that reads, in part: "Jacket Flyers, Intermediate, Type B-20 (?), Size 38 (the consignor was younger and thinner then), Albert Turner & Co…". The jacket has a knit waistband, cuffs and collar. Some faults and worn, but an unusual jacket that clearly shows the rigors of the job. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $59
Lot 405		Apollo Program, "NSA Preventative Medicine Division / Quarantine Officer" Crew Patch (4x4.5") This unusual NASA patch was worn by one of the key men connected with the Lunar Receiving Laboratory. He was one of the men who first carried the "cooler" of lunar locks from Apollo 11 into the Lunar Lab quarantine section. A rare patch. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $294
Lot 406		Apollo Program, c1960, Apollo Crew Patches. An attractive lot of 9 different 3" (Apollo 7-9, 11-16) plus a US Flag patch and an Apollo 11 "Lunar Team" mission decal (x2). Some of the patches appear to be different from the patches usually seen. These were saved by a former North American Rockwell employee fron the Downey, CA plant. Attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 407		Apollo Program, c1967, Astronaut Autographs. Lot of 13 astronaut-signed business cards or astronaut-signed blank business card-sized blank cards. Astronaut autographs include those of Buzz Aldrin (x3), Alan Bean (x2), Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Ken Mattingly (x2), Harrison Schmitt (x2), Dave Scott, John Young, etc. A nice, clean lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 408		Apollo 1, 1967, Ed White's "United States Military Academy" 1952 Class Ring. This ring was one of White's most prized possessions and he wore it almost continually after his graduation. It appears to have been returned to his wife, Pat, with his other effects after the Apollo 1 fire as indicated by a typed "Mrs. White" included in the black plush "Becker's" ring box. The White family has a long and proud history of service in the various branches of the military. In addition to his father's career in the Air Force, two of Ed's uncles had solid careers in the Army and Marines. West Point had graduated two members of the White family and there was never a question of his attendance there. While attending West Point, White made the rack team as a hurdler and set a West Point record in the 400 meter hurdles. He barely missed getting a spot on the 1952 Olympic team and even met his future wife, Pat, while in school. This ring meant the world to White and it was rarely off his finger. The gold ring is well worn and it is ornately engraved: "Edward H. White II / United States…." It contains a black stone that clearly shows heat discoloration from the fire across part of the surface (the astronaut's bodies were not burned during the fire). There is little doubt that White was wearing this ring during his 1965 "spacewalk" as part of GT-4 also. An extremely important part of history and, to our knowledge, the first astronaut West Point class ring to be offered to collectors. It is certainly one of the most historic and important. A consignor's certificate of authenticity is included. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Ed White Scholarship Fund at the University of Michigan. Estimated Value $15,000 - 25,000. Ex. the astronaut Ed White II Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 409		Apollo 1, 1993, Ed White's "Astronaut Hall of Fame" Medallion and Ribbon (3") This large bronze medallion has its original blue neck ribbon and its original blue plush case. Ed White was inducted posthumously into the Hall of Fame on March 20, 1993, as part of the second group of inductees, along with 12 other Apollo astronauts (including Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, James Lovell and John Young). The AHOF was formed in the 1980s by the surviving Mercury Seven astronauts and Mrs. Gus Grissom to establish a place where space travelers could be remembered and honored along the lines of Halls of Fame museums for other fields. The Mercury Seven Foundation and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundations were also formed and have a role in the current operations of the Hall of Fame. The facility opened in 1990 by the U.S. Space Camp Foundation - the first owners of the Museum, with the induction of the Mercury 7 astronauts. In 2002, the US Space Camp's creditors foreclosed on the property and the facility was purchased by Delaware North Park Services on behalf of NASA and the property was added to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (per Wikipedia/Astronaut Hall of Fame). We believe that this is the first time an Astronaut Hall of Fame inductee's medal has ever been offered at auction. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the astronaut Ed White II Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,761
Lot 410		Apollo 1, 1967, Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (1.25") This medallion is encased in a clear lucite cylinder (2.75x1") with three knob feet below and no markings. This encased medallion is one of three similar medallions given to the three crew members' families by NASA after the fire. The medallion may be one of the first three medallions struck. Pristine condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. the astronaut Ed White II Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,585
Lot 411		Apollo 1, 1967, AIAA "Haley Astronautics Award". Created in 1954 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics as the Astronautics Award, this medal was renamed the Haley Astronautics Award and today it is known as the Haley Space Flight Award. The Award is presented for outstanding contributions by an astronaut or flight test personnel to the advancement of the art, science or technology of astronautics. The 2" medallion is apparently of bronze (engraved on the rim: "Dieges & Clust") is engraved on the reverse: "Edward H. White II, 1967" and comes in its original blue plush case. A rare award that may never have been available to collectors before. This Award was presented to Ed White, along with a $500 stipend. Ed used the money to create the Ed White Youth Center at the Seabrook, Texas Methodist Church. Comedian Bob Hope learned of the Youth Center and, after the Apollo 1 tragedy, he held a fundraiser at the Houston Astrodome in Houston for the Center. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Ex. the astronaut Ed White II Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 412		Apollo 1, 1967, NASA 8x10" Glossy Color Photo (on Kodak paper). This humorously intended, but strangely prophetic, photo was made just prior to their official NASA portrait being taken. It was standard photographic procedure to photograph the astronaut crews in comic poses, in part, to lessen the seriousness of the photo shoot and to enable the photographers to get the lighting and staging properly set up. 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 the normal light overall toning normal to its age. Rare. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the astronaut Gus Grissom Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $588
Lot 413		Apollo 1, 1967, NASA 8x10" Color Glossy "Comic" Crew Photo (8x10") This humorous photo was taken just prior to their formal Crew Photo being taken. Such humorous photos were shot to relax the Crew and to enable the photo techs to adjust lighting and camera angles. Only a few of these "warm-up" prints would be made for the astronauts and they seldom are available for collectors, even now, after 40 odd years. Pristine condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the astronaut Ed White II Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 414		Apollo 1, 1969, Ed White's NASA "Distinguished Service Medal" Certificate (framed to 12x15") This multicolor illuminated Certificate, presented at the Apollo 11 dinner held at the Century Park Hotel in Los Angeles, reads, in part: "NASA awards to Edward H. White II (posthumously) the NASA Distinguished Service Medal for professional skill, courage and dedication to duty in Project Apollo. He gave his life in his country's historic undertaking to realize the goal of landing men on the moon and returning them safely to earth." The Certificate is signed by T. Paine, NASA Administrator. The medal was awarded to the White family at the Apollo 11 post flight dinner held at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Some frame faults, but pristine and spectacular overall. A Washington, DC framer's label is on the reverse. One of three similar Certificates issued to the Apollo 1 crew members. Rare. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the astronaut Ed White II Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,175
Lot 415		Apollo 1, 1967, Ed White's "USAF Commendation" Medal. The Commendation Medal is a mid-level US military award/decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. First issued by the Air Force in 1958, this medal is engraved on the back (Edward H. White) and is in its original case with blue/yellow ribbon and lapel miniature, but missing the chest ribbon. This was Ed White's first important military decoration. An important piece of US Air Force memorabilia. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the astronaut Ed White II Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 416		Apollo 6, 1968, "SIDEBURNS EXPERIMENT" Segment (12x.75x.5") This crosscut piece of heatshield was salveged from the "Sideburns Experiment", a test of various ablative materials to determine how effective each was for thermal protection during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere. The experiment was flown on Apollo 6, an unmanned flight of the Command/Service Module (No. 20) and Lunar Test Vehicle-2R. This was the second flight of the Saturn V rocket. This piece of heatshield is only the second similar piece (although this is much larger and more illustrative) from this flight we can locate ever having been offered for sale. The previous offering was from the Max Faget collection in the Bonhams 2009 Space sale. Extemely rare and virtually unique. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $470
Lot 417		Apollo 7, 1968, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") unmounted with a "Donn Eisele" printed certificate of authenticity which states, in part, that the flag was "left in the care of Eisele's former wife, Susan Black…". A separate color photo, certificate of authenticity from Ms. Black is included. Attractive, scarce and quite interesting. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 418		Apollo 9, 1969, James McDivitt, Dave Scott, Rusty Schweickart Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color crew lithograph. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $235
Lot 419		Apollo 10, 1969, FLOWN Command/Service Module "Restraining Strap" (8.5x1") This strap has a modern inscription written on the front: "Flown to Moon on Apollo X CSM / Gene Cernan / February 21, 2009". The back has a NASA inspection handstamp as well as the numbers "V36-788028" and "CA0058". Included is a color copy of the consignor sitting holding this strap alongside of Gene Cernan at an Autograph Show, a bland and white copy of of an inscribed photo of Gene Cernan inside the Command Module with similar straps visible in the photo and various copies of documents from NASA, etc, attesting to the expertise of the consignor's expertise as a Romanian translator. The consignor obtained this strap, and other bits and pieces during the post-flight tour of the Apollo 10 capsule to Romania and other countries. These pieces "fell-off" during assembly and disassembly of the exhibit. He had no choice but to save them for posterity. His certificate of authenticity is included. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,175
Lot 420		Apollo 10, 1969, FLOWN "Duct Tape" (8x2") This piece of gray-green tape has been folded onto itself and then folded again. The consignor says he "salvaged" it from the Apollo 10 spacecraft after its post-flight exhibition in Bucharest, Romania. A more complete explanation of this visit is contained in one of the preceding lots. An owner's certificate of authenticity is included. Unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $106
Lot 421		Apollo 10, 1969, FLOWN "Screw, Nut & Washers" (.5x.25") This phillips-headed screw is engraved " NAS 1153 / C4 on the top and includes two washers. The consignor says he "salvaged" it from the Apollo 10 spacecraft after its post-flight exhibition in Bucharest, Romania. A more complete explanation of this visit is contained in one of the preceding lots. An owner's certificate of authenticity is included. Unusual. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $78
Lot 422		Apollo 10, 1969, FLOWN "Screws & Nut". 75x.25") Lot of three different "bits and pieces" including a hexagonal headed bolt with the letters RxM on the head, a phillips head screw with an indistinct NAS 11?? engraving on the head and an unusual hexagonal nut that doesn't match the bolt. The consignor says he "salvaged" it from the Apollo 10 spacecraft after its post-flight exhibition in Bucharest, Romania. A more complete explanation of this visit is contained in one of the preceding lots. An owner's certificate of authenticity is included. Unusual. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $76
Lot 423		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") mounted on a special Presentation Certificate that is inscribed, in part: "This flag was carried aboard Apollo 11 (July 16-24, 1969). Man's first landing on the lunar surface at the Sea of Tranquility". The certificate also includes a color photo (6.5x10") of Neal Armstrong making man's first step onto the lunar surface with the inscription underneath: "Presented to Alfred P. Alibrando in recognition of his many contributions to the manned space flight and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration". An Apollo 11 crew patch at the lower right was not flown. There is an unusual "white-out" above the Armstrong photo which would lead one to believe that it is a correction to the unique handmade nature of this presentation piece. Striking and rare. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,640
Lot 424		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Surface Camera Film. 5x.75") This piece of unexposed photo film was salvaged by the consignor after the return of Apollo 11. The film is part of the unexposed leader of the one rol of film shot on the lunar surface on July 20th. It was recovered after the flight as part of the film development process by the NASA film techs. It is mounted on a blue/white "Underwood" certificate of authenticity. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $517
Lot 425		Apollo 11, 1969, Flown Lunar Surface Camera Film. 5x.75") This piece of unexposed photo film was salvaged by the consignor after the return of Apollo 11. The film is part of the unexposed leader of the one roll of film shot on the lunar surface on July 20th. It was recovered after the flight as part of the film development process by the NASA film techs. It is mounted on a blue/white "Underwood" certificate of authenticity. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $494
Lot 426		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil (.75x.75") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XI / July 16-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil". Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $270
Lot 427		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil (.75x.75") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XI / July 16-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil". Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 428		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil (.5x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XI / July 16-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil". Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $317
Lot 429		Apollo 11, 1901, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On the second flyleaf of the book "The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells (1901, FIRST American Edition, 312pp., hard). There is an original inscription ("J. R. Whitaker Pennypacker from Uncle Jim, Xmas, 1902")on the first flyleaf page . This First American Edition of this historic book was issued one month before the First English edition. The book is illustrationed by E. Hering (all illustrations intact) and has the title page in black and red with tissue interleaf. The gold/blue cover is intact and clean with minor rubbing on the edges and spine. Some minor paper aging mentioned for accuracy. (Not bad for being over 100 years old. I should be so lucky). This is the ONLY copy of this book (rare in its own right) to be signed by the Apollo 11 crew (autograph documentation enclosed). Each astronaut has boldly signed - individually and at different times. Armstrong has inscribed his autograph to "Marion Brodie"; Ms. Brodie was the owner of the bookstore, "Marion the Antiquarian Librarian," in Auburn Hills, Michigan. After her death, her daughter moved the bookstore, with name intact, to Vermont. A letter from her is included attesting to the fact that the Armstrong autograph and dedication are genuine. An "H. G. Wells" autograph, out of an English autograph collectors book, is included to complete the autographs of all associated with the book and its title. The book is rare and iconic, and the Apollo 11 crew autographs are among the most important and historic items of American space memorabilia. If you desire a piece of memorabilia that defines the American dream of going to space, the combination is unbeatable. Don't overlook this opportunity. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $14,688
Lot 430		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin Autographs (blue ink) on a NASA 8x10" color glossy lunar photo. This is a classic photo and as nice as you could hope to find. Rare thus. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,720
Lot 431		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On the paper border surrounding a vintage color moon photo (No. 36-5355, 12x9") on Kodak paper (framed to 17x13"). Minor mat and photo aging, but bold autographs and an unusual presentation. Striking. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,525
Lot 432		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On the paper border surrounding a vintage color "moon rock slice" photo (No. 47903, 12x9") on Kodak paper (framed to 17x13"). Minor mat and photo aging, but bold autographs and an unusual presentation. Striking. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,585
Lot 433		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On the paper border surrounding a vintage color "lunar surface" photo (No. 37-5547, 12x9") on Kodak paper (framed to 17x13"). Minor mat and photo aging, but bold autographs and an unusual presentation. Striking. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,231
Lot 434		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On the paper border surrounding a vintage color "lunar surface" photo (No. 44-6609, 12x9") on Kodak paper (framed to 17x13"). Minor mat and photo aging, but bold autographs and an unusual presentation. Striking. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,231
Lot 435		Apollo 11, 1969, Crew-Signed" Color Launch Photo (black ink). This sepia-toned classic launch photo is inscribed "To Tim Gulley - Whose support helped make this trip possible. Our sincere appreciation! The Apollo 11 Crew". Sounds nice - Huh? The real story behind this signed photo is that "William" Gulley was the White House Military Director under Nixon. Tim Gulley, his son, was 14 years old at the time the photo was inscribed. The astronauts were on a tour of the Whitle House when William Gulley told them that his son was their biggest fan. The astronauts "whipped" out this photo and inscribed it to "Tim" as if he had helped make their mission possible. A great photo that is in excellent condition except for some emulsion missing at the lower edge and adhesion points in the area just above. The autographs are clean and bold while the photo gives that great classic feel of age. A wonderful piece. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,643
Lot 436		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong & Buizz Aldrin Autographs. Blue felt tip pen) on a NASA 8x10" color lithograph issued in honor of the Apollo 11, 20th Anniversary in 1989. An "R & R Auctions" certificate of authenticity is included. Boldly signed and clean. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,468
Lot 437		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Harry Combs Autographs. On the first page of "Kill Devil Hill - Discovering the Secret of the Wright Brothers" by Harry Combs with Martin Caidin and with forward by Neil Armstrong (1979, First Edition, 389pp., hard with dust jacket). A crossed out inscription above the autographs should not detract. A "Bauman Rare Books" printed flyer and an original Kill Devil Hill promotional brochure from the publisher, Houghton Mifflin Co. are included. A great book with bold autographs. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,528
Lot 438		Apollo 11, 1969, NASA "Exceptional Service Medal" + Presentation Certificate. This medal is in its original blue NASA box along with a matching lapel pin and cloth lapel rosette. The personalized NASA Presentation Certificate (framed in original frame to 15x12.5") reads, in part: "NASA awards to Alfred P. Alibrando the NASA Exceptional Service Medal for superior achievement and contributions to the success of the Apollo Program…" The Certificate was signed by NASA Administrator Thomas O. Paine on 20 October 1969 in Washington, DC. There is slight fading on the Certificate which should not detract from this rare NASA matched pair that was presented soon after the success of Apollo 11. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $470
Lot 439		Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Surface Lunar Module ID Plate (5.25x1.75") mounted on a "shield-shaped" wooden plaque (10x11"). The ID plate reads: "Apollo XII Lunar Module-6 / Cdr C. Conrad, Cdr. R. Gordon, Cdr. A. Bean" / Part No. "LDW280-54000-23, Serial No. 001" / "DSGN Cont No. "1st Lunar Exploration" / Contr No. "NAS 9-1100" / Launch 11-14-69 Splashdown 11-24-69" / Mfe. by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp." A cutout of the Lunar Module is mounted above the ID plate. There is a handwritten consignor's certificate of authenticity included with the lot that reads, in part: "Three Lunar Module 6 Identification Plates were flown to the Moon on Apollo XII and returned to the Manufacturer, Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. GAEC then mounted each ID plate, along with a depiction of the Lunar Module, on a shield shaped wall plaque and presented one to each crew member, Conrad, Gordon and Bean…This plaque has been in my personal collection since the completion of the Apollo XII mission." Some plaque faults, but this lunar surface piece of memorabilia, is a major piece of space history. Estimated Value $25,000 - 35,000. Ex. the astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $27,613
Lot 440		Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN "Checklist" Pages (5.5x8") An important group of six different double-sided, pages attached together via a 1.5" ring snap. Included are pages No. TC1/2, I-5-I-14 from checklist CSM 108 dated October 6, 1969. EACH PAGE IS SIGNED "Flown on Apollo XII, Richard Gordon, CMP". The six sections on the "Launch Table of Contents" (TC1/2) read: "Liftoff Switch Configuration", "Boost - Insertion - TLI", "Normal SC/Booster Separations", "Aborts", Launch Emergency" and "Crew Log". A fascinating glimpse into history. This checklist is from the consignor's personal collection. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex. the astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,935
Lot 441		Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Surface Large US Flag (11x8") mounted on a presentation board (16x18") with a handwritten description that reads" Flown to the Moon on Apollo XII / (signed) Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard F. Gordon, Jr., Alan Bean". An unflown mission patch is alongside the inscription and a brown paper original protective overlay is attached. A Richard Gordon, personal multicolored, typed certificate of authenticity is included that reads: "This American flag flew with Conrad, Gordon and Bean aboard Apollo XII - Yankee Clipper making the final descent to the Lunar Surface, Ocean of Storms, aboard Intrepid November 14-24, 1969. It is from my personal collection." A rare and striking piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex. the astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,700
Lot 442		Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Surface Large US Flag (11x8") mounted on a presentation board (16x18") with a handwritten pencil description that reads" Flown to the Moon on Apollo XII / (signed) Richard F. Gordon, Jr. " A consignor's multicolored, typed certificate of authenticity is included that reads: "This American flag flew with Conrad, Gordon and Bean aboard Apollo XII - Yankee Clipper making the final descent to the Lunar Surface, Ocean of Storms, aboard Intrepid November 14-24, 1969. It is from my personal collection." A brown paper original protective overlay is attached. A rare and striking piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex. the astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,349

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