Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 61

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Shuttle Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 212		Shuttle Program, Autographed Retirement Presentation Plaque (framed to 21.5x17.5") This fascinating plaque is signed by about 60 different Shuttle (and Apollo) astronauts. We note Ron McNair (x2 ?), Dick Scobee, John Young, Ed Onizuka, Sally Ride, Ken Mattingly, Alan Bean, Bob Crippen, Vance Brand, etc. among others. A few may be autopens, BUT, a striking presentation in relatively fresh condition. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 213		Shuttle Program, 1979, "Senior Executive Service" Appointment Certificate (framed to 12.5x18.5") as issued to Peter J. Armitage as a Charter member of the Senior Executive Service of the United States of America." The document has the printed signature of President Jimmy Carter and is dated 13 July, 1979. Membership in the Service was awarded only to a limited number of senior executives in the government and was finalized after a one year probationary period. A rare document and the first we have seen. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 214		Space Shuttle Program, Beta Cloth 35mm. Camera Cover (15x16.5") This white Beta cloth cover fits a Nikon F3 with motor drive camera. It opens up to a flat position and has an ID label sewn in that reads: "Camera Cover / 35mm. / P/N 10108-10043-02". Numerous velcro fasteners are afixed to fasten the cover to the actual camera. The consignor purchased this cover as part of a lot of eight in a NASA auction. Photocopied paperwork included with the lot includes information stating that at least one of the camera covers FLEW on STS-80, STS-82, STS-82 and STS-86. Unfortunately it can't be proven which cover this was as all eight covers were in one paerts bag. Regardless of flight status, this cover is a fascinating addition to any collection of NASA camera equiptment. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 215		Shuttle Program, Unflown Shuttle Tile. A black and white tile (4x3x1.25") in new condition with embossed ID numbers on the white sides of the tile. ALSO included are pieces "Gasp Filler" (6x2"), "Reinforced Carbon Carbon (6x1.5") and "Strain Isolation Pard" (x4, assorted sizes). Minor faults, but attractive and clean. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $47
Lot 216		Shuttle Program, Unflown Shuttle Tile. A black and white tile (6x6x2") in new condition with yellow ID numbers stencilled on the black and embossed ID numbers on the white sides of the tile. Minor faults, but attractive and clean. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 217		Shuttle Program, Lot of Three Different Hardware Pieces. Included are 1) a large "ON/OFF" Manual toggle switch (5x1") in new condition 2) a machined rotating knob with printed ID number and a used coupling with a sheared screw as an integral part. An unusual lot. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $36
Lot 218		Shuttle Program, Lot of Three Different Hardware Pieces. Included are two new multi-part coupling pieces by Seaton-Wilson Co. identified as 1) "Coupling Socket" (3x1.5") and 2) not named; both with 1965/1966 NASA ID numbers. ALSO included is a large "ON/OFF" Manual toggle switch (5x1") in new condition. A nice lot for the technically inclined. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $36
Lot 219		STS-1, 1981, FLOWN United States Flag (6x4") on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle "Columbia" (STS-1) April 12-14, 1981…." The certificate has facsimilie signatures of Christopher Kraft, Director, JSC and crew members, John Young and Bob Crippen. Other than the usual adhesive stain on the flag, this is an attractive piece. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $176
Lot 220		STS-1, 1981, Young and Crippen Autographs. On a multicolor liftoff poster (29x22.5") with the inscription: "Best Wishes and Happy Birthday." Minor wrinkles, but unusual and attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $41
Lot 221		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 the Columbia in recognition of your personal contribution toward making Space Available…" Fresh and clean. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $106
Lot 222		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 the Columbia in recognition of your personal contribution toward making Space Available…" Fresh and clean. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $141
Lot 223		STS-8, 1983, FLOWN "$9.35 Space Mail" Cover. In its original multicolor folder. This cover was jointly developed through the efforts of the US Postal Service and NASA. Each cover is numbered on the back and each cover is cancelled KSC/August 14, 1983 (the first day of issue of the stamp), Launched aboard Challenger/August 30 (the day of launch) and Returned to Earth/Edwards AFB/September 5 (the day the covers returned to earth). Every one of these covers, submitted by the public to be included on the launch, was supposed to have been flown on the flight. It was only after the flight was long over that it was disclosed that, due to the large numbers of covers submitted, most were left off the flight. It is generally accepted that only those covers numbered below 1000 stood a good chance of having been flown (no records were kept showing which numbers were carried). This cover, No. 294, is one of the lowest numbered covers we have seen over the years. Also included in the lot is the Postal Service hard envelope in which the cover was returned to its buyer after the flight. Since it was returned to him c/o NASA/Johnson Space Center, the odds are fairly good that this cover was definitely flown. Rare thus. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $88
Lot 224		STS-41D, 1984, FLOWN "US NAVY" Flag (6x5", professionally matted and framed to 13.5x17"). The flag is framed along with a photo of the Hughes "Leasat F1" satellite at top. A descriptive plaque reads: "Flag flown on the maiden voyage of Discovery, August 30, 1984, during the launch and deployment of the first Navy Leasat." This framed flag was displayed in the Hughes management offices in California until the office was closed about 20 years ago. It has been in the possession of a member of Hughes management since then. Probably unique and definitely fascinating. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 225		STS-51F, 1985, FLOWN Great Britain Flag and Crew/Mission Patch (6x4") mounted on a multicolor presentation sheet (professionally double matted and framed to 22x18.5). The presentation sheet is marked: "Presented to Peter J. Armitage in recognition of your contributions to our Nation's space programs." The flag and patch are marked: "This flag and patch were flown aboard the Space Shuttle "Challenger" during (STS-51-F), July 29-August 6, 1985." Rare and quite striking. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $411
Lot 226		STS-47, 1992, FLOWN Nikon 55mm. f/2.8, 35mm. Micro-Nikkor Lens. This lens was made with a NASA ID numbers "P/N SED33101581-301 and S/N 1008 as part of the unit. There is an additional number "663128" handwritten with an electric engraving tool added. There are pieces of blue velcro attached to the lens, the lens cover and the base of the lens. The original parts bag and parts tag are included, as well as a history label attached to the lens itself. Photocopies of the parts' history sheet, etc. are included. This lens is fully functional and fits all Nikon SLR cameras including auto focus and digital cameras. Flown NASA lenses are scarce today. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 227		STS-49, 1992, FLOWN "Endeavour" Flag (6x4", framed to 14x17") mounted on a multicolor NASA presentation certificate that reads, in part: …NASA acknowledges your financial contribution for the construction of the new Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. This flag was flown aboard Endeavour's maiden space flight, STS-49, May 7-16, 1992…" Clean and unusual. This is the first flag of its type we have encountered and the first time we have seen a presentation issued by NASA for a financial contribution. Unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $118
Lot 228		STS-53, 1992, FLOWN Nikon 55mm. f/2.8, 35mm. Micro-Nikkor Lens. This lens was made with a NASA ID numbers "P/N SED33101581-301 and S/N 1012 as part of the unit. There is an additional number "663132" handwritten with an electric engraving tool added. There are pieces of blue velcro attached to the lens and the lens cover. The original parts bag and parts tag are included, as well as a history label attached to the lens itself. Photocopies of the parts' history sheet, etc. are included. This lens is fully functional and fits all Nikon SLR cameras including auto focus and digital cameras. Flown NASA lenses are scarce today. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 229		STS-61, 1993, "Hubble Space Telescope" Poster (21x31"). This multicolor poster was issued by the Space Telescope Science Institute and is crew-signed in gold or silver by Covey, Bowersox, Musgrave, Thornton, Nicollier, Hoffman and Akers. Minor edge faults do not detract. An ink notation on the reverse reads: "Sign in gold, return to Covey". Unusual and attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $89
Lot 230		STS-65, 1994, FLOWN "Nikon 35mm. Camera Cable Release" (12") This cable release is sealed in an original clear plastic parts bag dated 25 Aug 2006. There is a NASA inventory label attached to the bag as well as a Parts Tag attached. There are several references to the release having been flown. Unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72
Lot 231		STS-72, 1996, Kiochi Wakata Autograph. On a FLOWN silk scarf (16x17") with multicolor mission and crew patches in two corners. Interesting and attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 232		STS-87, 1997, FLOWN "USMP" Mission Flag (6x4") This flag is mounted on an 8x10" blue presentation certificate that reads: "This flag, representing the Fourth United States Microgravity Payload (USMP-4) flew aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, during the STS-87 mission, November 19-December 5, 1997. A copy of the Official Flight Kit letter stating that this is the ONLY USMP-4 flag to have been flown on this flight. ALSO INCLUDED is a light blue USMP polyester jacket (size 42-44) worn by the consignor in the JSC Mission Control Center during each of four USMP missions on the Space Shuttle's four USMP missions. The jacket is configured with the USMP-4 mission and experiment lapel pins. This was the last flight of the USMP payload. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72
Lot 233		STS-96, 1999, FLOWN, Space Shuttle Patch. Lot of three identical patches (3x3"), each professionally matted and framed to 6x25x8.25"). Individual COAs and copies of the Official Flight Kit inventory are included showing that only 15 patches were flown on this flight. A clean and attractive group. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $78
Lot 234		STS-96, 1999, FLOWN Shuttle Patches. Lot of two identical patches (3x3"), each professionally matted (5x7"). Individual COAs and copies of the Official Flight Kit inventory are included showing that only 15 patches were flown on this flight. A clean and attractive group. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 235		STS-98, 2001, FLOWN Pewter"Shuttle" Lapel Pin. Lot of two identical pins, each of which is attached to a blue card that reads, in part: "This Space Shuttle Pin flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, during the STS-105 mission…". A copy of a Stuckey COA is included that reads: "This Pewter Shuttle Lapel Pin was flown in the Official Flight Kit aboard the Shuttle Orbiter Discovery, STS-105, August 10-22, 2001. This (pin) is from a lot of 26 Shuttle Pins that I had flown to distribute to deserving individuals working on this flight." Attached is is a copy of the official OFK certification letter. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $102
Lot 236		STS-98, 2001, FLOWN Pewter"Shuttle" Lapel Pin. Lot of two identical pins, each of which is attached to a blue card that reads, in part: "This Space Shuittle Pin flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, during the STS-105 mission…". A copy of a Stuckey COA is included that reads: "This Pewter Shuttle Lapel Pin was flown in the Official Flight Kit aboard the Shuttle Orbiter Discovery, STS-105, August 10-22, 2001. This (pin) is from a lot of 26 Shuttle Pins that I had flown to distribute to deserving individuals working on this flight. Attached is is a copy of the official OFK certification letter. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $100
Lot 237		STS-98, 2001, FLOWN Pewter"Shuttle" Lapel Pin. An attractive pin in its original presentation plastic box. A copy of a Stuckey COA is included that reads: "This Pewter Shuttle Lapel Pin was flown in the Official Flight Kit aboard the Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis, STS-98, February 7-10, 2001. This (pin) is from a lot of 38 Shuttle Pins that I had flown to distribute to deserving individuals working on this flight." Attached is is a copy of the official OFK certification letter. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $53
Lot 238		STS-128, 2009, ""C.O.L.B.E.R.T." Mission Patch (4") This patch was issued in honor of the "Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill" on the flight. It was named for TV Comedian Stephen Colbert and was made by the same company (AB Emblems) that makes all of the other NASA Mission patches. Due to licensing problems, only a small initial production run of the patch was made and it soon sold out with no more to be manufactured. This patch now has the smallest run of any NASA Mission patch made (further details on CollectSpace.com). A modern rarity. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold