Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 58

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Russian Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 525		Soviet Program, c1963, Gagarin, Tereshkova, Komarov, Yegerov, Feoktistov and Korolev Autographs. Signed in various color inks on a black and white reprint photo (9.5x7") of them sitting in a meeting. This photo was extensively reproduced from the original plate as seen in the numerous plate scrapes and irregular printing edges. It was a popular publicity photo in its day and the autographs are bold and clear. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 526		Russian Program, 1964, Korolev Handwritten Note (8.5x11.75") in his usual bold style across a typed telephonegram to him. His handwrittten note on the telephonegram reads, in part: "18 October, 1964, To the personal attention of Comrade Tsybin - I think that you somewhat underestimate the situation. I am worried about mistakes in the basic data, its non-meeting as it came out. It will give us nothing but harm. It happens because you have some "specifics" [preconceived notions ?) in these matters." A nice example of a Korolev working document. A copy of the English translation of the Korolev's note in Russian is included. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 527		Russian Program, 1966, Handmade Military Wall Leaflet" (17.5x25") This handmade wall poster ("The Star of Bykonaur / April 12, 1966") has two typed newspaper pages attached to a handpainted cardboard that was designed to be hung as a billboard. The piece was created by the cosmonaut wives in honor of the "1966 Day of Cosmonauts" and is signed by 14 different cosmonauts including Gagarin, Tituv, Nikolayev, Popovich, Bykovsky, Tereshkova, Yegerov, Shatalov, Belayev, Leonov, Glazkov, Feoktistov, Zukor and Zholobov. The bottom red caption reads: "Long Live the Soviet Nation - The Conquerer of Space." Some faults, but an attractive piece of space memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 528		Russian Program, 1967, Handmade Military Wall Leaflet" (17.5x25") This handmade wall poster ("The Key is Turned to Start / February 23, 1967") a typed newspaper page attached to a handpainted cardboard that was designed to be hung as a billboard. The piece was issued by the cosmonaut wives in honor of the "1966 Day of of the Soviet Army" (as they did for different local events or national holidays) and is signed by 16 different cosmonauts including Gagarin, Tituv, Nikolayev, Popovich, Bykovsky, Tereshkova, Belayev, Leonov, Gubarev, Feoktistov, Yegorov, Volynov, Shonin, Khrunov, Gorbatko and Artyukhin. The bottom red caption reads: "Congratulations with the Holiday, Dear Comrades." Some faults, but an attractive piece of space memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $390
Lot 529		Russian Program, 1988///2005, Balance of Collection. An interesting lot including 1) a Soyuz TM-6/MIR FLOWN Presentation medallion with cloissonné sides and a color photo showing cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov holding the medallion (1988); 2) a dark green flight suit used in training for an International Space Station flight by A. Poleshchuk with his nametag (1994); and 3) a lot of three different FLOWN embroidered crew/mission patches with signed COAs from cosmonaut S. Krikalev (2005). An attractive lot that will add enjoyment to any collection. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $259
Lot 530		Soviet Program, 1960, Gagarin and Titov Autographs. On the front page of the 1960 newspaper (Komsomolskaya Pravda" announcing the safe return of Space Dogs BELKA and STRELKA. Gagarin has inscribed the top of the paper: "(I) wish big successes to the Printing House and readers of Komsomolskaya Pravda. Gagarin." Even the newspaper has got to be a rare collector item today as few would have been saved at the time. Some edge faults, but in excellent overall condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 531		Russian Program, c1960, Presentation Gift. 12.5x12.5x10") This unusual piece is engraved: "To Semen Borisovich Puzrin on his 60th Birthday from (Employees) of TseBeM (F)." This was the "Central Construction Bureau of Machine-Buildup" which worked on many top secret jobs for the Army and for Space. The top of the Globe in the center of the piece (broken/reparable) lifts off and displays a holder system for small bottles. A spacecraft circles the globe and both a viewed against a thick, starry, background. This may have been a type of mini-bar. In any case, this piece is probably unique and is definitely highly imaginative. A great classic piece for any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 532		Misc, Russian Space Model (8x1") A turned aluminum model showing a rocket spacecraft. The model is on a metal arm attached to a rectangular marble base (7.5x4"). Minor faults, but extremely attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $223
Lot 533		Misc, c1970, Presentation Scale Model (9x3") An aluminum space vehicle model mounted on a metal arm above a pentagonal base.(14x11.5"). There are no markings on the base as to the history of this piece, but there are shadings on the base where you can see the descriptive placques have been lost over the years. The remaining model, itself, is well worth the cost of admission as it is an attractive piece of memorabilia in its own right. Probably unique today. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $176
Lot 534		Misc, c1960, Rocket Lamp (7x15") An unusual metal table lamp with a rocket model mounted on a round base designed so that when plugged in, the light in the base of the rocket makes the lamp look as if the rocket were launching. A decorative border on the base depicts cosmonauts floating in space. Excellent overall condition and considered one of the rarest of space lamps. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 535		Russian Program, Korolev Autograph (10x7.5") Boldly inscribed ("Strongly, strongly shaking your hand") and signed."sergei Korolev. Korolev was the head Russian rocket engineer, holding a position comparable to Wernher von Braun in the United States. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 536		Russian Program, 1961, Assorted Signed/Unsigned Photos. Including unsigned black and white photos of Gagarin taken by a trainer during training (strip of five (1x1.5"), 3x5", 6x9"etc.), Kolodin, Demin, as well as 3x5" color, signed photos/cards of Anoush, ISS-13 crew signed, Alexandrov, Krikalev, Usachev, etc. (x8). Some faults, but an attractive lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 537		Vostok 1, 196? Gagarin, Titov and Korolev Autographs. On the title page of a very battered book "Interplanet Voyages" by Perelman (1935, 270pp., card) about the physics of space flight. Some loose pages including the title page, but clearly signed. A library handstamp on the title and some other pages justs adds to the authenticity. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $294
Lot 538		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin & Titov Autographs. Together on each of two different unused stamped envelopes and an unused commemorative postal card. Bold autographs. A clean lot just waiting for a new home. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 539		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin and Titov's Autographs. On the title page of Gagarin's book "Road to Space" (1961, 173pp., hard with dust jacket, only 100,000 copies issued) in which he discusses his flight. Well illustrated and boldly signed. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 540		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin & Titov Autographs. On a color picture postcard of the first two men in space. A classic card and autographs. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 541		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin & Titov Autographs. On a Russian-language, typed "Thank You" letter to the Second-in-Command of a Military Regiment, thanking him (and his Regiment) for his contributions in support of Russian Cosmonautics on the First Anniversary of Gagarin's flight. Unusual and interesting. Bold autographs. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 542		Vostok 1, 1961 Gagarin Autograph. On each of two unused commemorative picture postcards and on an embossed envelope used with a 1963 commemorative space pictorial cancel. An attractive lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $411
Lot 543		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On a black and white picture postcard of "Gagarin's First Official Image." Minor corner fault, but a clear, bold image. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 544		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph (blue ink) 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" on top. A vintage piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 545		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph & Handwritten Inscription. On a large (19x11.5") Presentation Album page ("Spaceship Vostok") with black and whiter photos of Gagarin and of Tsiolkovsky and with a Tsiolkovsky quote. Gagarin has notated the page: "The words of Tsiolkovsky about conquering space will always call us forward. Gagarin." Judging from the red printed heading, this may have been the front page of the OKG Presentation album that the next lot was taken from also. Attractive and unique. Minor edge faults should not detract. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 546		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph & Handwritten Inscription. On a large (19x11.5") Presentation Album page ("Spaceship Vostok") with four black and white photos of the Vostok spacecraft. Gagarin has notated the page: "(I am) heartily thankful to the employees of the "OKB" (= "Separate Construction Bureau," now known as the company "Energia" that constructed the spacecraft) for the "Vostok," built by you. Gagarin." Gagarin is essentially thanking the engineers for doing a good job in building his spacecraft. A fascinating piece. Attractive and unique. Minor edge faults should not detract. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $470
Lot 547		Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph & Inscritpion (6x7.5") An attractive black and white photo of Gagarin in his spacesuit. He has inscribed the photo (in blue ink) "To Alexander Nikolaevich for memory, Gagarin." Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $570
Lot 548		Vostok 1, 1967, Gagarin & Five Other Autographs. On the title page of a booklet ("Konstantin Tsiolkovsky"). Extensive photos and illustrations. Scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 549		Vostok 2, 1961, Gagarin and Titov Autographs. On the inside of a three-part multicolor publcity folder "25 Hours of Flight" issued in honor of Gherman Titov and Vostok 2. There are 18 black and white photos of his flight folded accordian style in the center of the folder. The folder is scarce in its own right (only 45,000 pieces were originally issued) and especially so autographed by the first two Soviets to fly in space. Excellent overall condition. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 550		Vostok 4, Gagarin, Nikolayev, Popovich, etc. Autographs. On the title page of a book "In Space - Nikolayev & Popovich" (1963, 495pp., hard with dust jacket, faults) issued in honor of Vostok-3 and Vostok-4; the first spacecrafts to rendezvous in space. There is a partial fingerprint at the bottom of the title page that is supposed to be from Titov. An interesting, well illustrated book we have not seen before. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $235
Lot 551		Vostok 6, 1967, Gagarin, Popovich & Tereshkova Autographs. On the inside cover of a small book "10 Years of Space Research" (about 50pp, soft cover) with extensive photos. Gagarin has inscribed it: "To Karpov, Evgeniy Anatolyevish with attention and hot thanks", Popovich has inscribed: "With respect and thanks" and Tereshkova has written: "Hearty Thanks for (your) huge work." Some faults, but a fascinating piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 552		Voshkod 1, 1964, Gagarin, Titov, Popovich, Nikolayev, Bykovsky, Tereshkova, Komarov, Yegorov & Sevastyanov Autographs. On a black and white photo (8.5x5.5") of 13 different cosmonauts and officials. The cosmonauts have signed in a variety of different color inks. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $306
Lot 553		Voshkod 2, 1965, Gagarin, Titv & Leonov Autographs. On an April 9, 1965 typed Schedule of Events that the three cosmonauts had to attend. Included are an appearance at the "Zenit" movie theater for Belayev and Leonov, an appearance by Gagarin at top the Marx and Engels Museum and a radio interview for all three. The Gagarin and Titov autographs appear to be genuine. The Leonov autograph may have been signed by his wife. A waterstain at the bottom of the page is well clear of the autographs and schedule text. A horizontal fold and some wrinkles at top should not detract. An attractive piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 554		Soyuz 30, 1978, Polish STAMP ERROR. Issued in honor of the 1st Polish cosmonaut on a Russian space flight, Hermaszewski. Included in this lot is a full sheet 6 stamps + 2 labels of the normal stamp as well as a full sheet of a similar stamp ISSUED IN ERROR for Zenon Jankowski, who was, in effect, the back-up cosmonaut for Miroslaw Hermaszewski on Soyuz 30. The Jankowski stamp was never officially released and is quite rare today. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold