Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

Apollo

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1121		AS-201, 1966, FLOWN Heatshield (1x.33") This piece of heatshield was taken from the first test flight of the Block I Command/Service Module and was launched on the Saturn IB rocket. It is mounted in a clear triangular mount shaped to look like a Command/Service module. The piece is labeled: "Apollo S/C 009 Ablator / 18,000 mpg reentry 26 Feb 66". A rare piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $319
Lot 1122		Apollo 1, 1967, Roger Chaffee Autograph. On a 3x5" card. Chaffee was killed along with Grissom and White (The Apollo 1 crew) in a training fire on January 27, 1967. His autographs are rarely encountered as an individual autograph. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $319
Lot 1123		Apollo 1, 1967, Roger Chaffee Autograph. On a 3x5" card. Chaffee was killed along with Grissom and White (The Apollo 1 crew) in a training fire on January 27, 1967. His autographs are rarely encountered as an individual autograph. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $283
Lot 1124		Apollo 1, 1967, The "Official" Crew Patch (3.5") This is one of the genuine "official" patches as given to the consignor by Gus Grissom after it was manufactured. Included is a copy (originals on file) of two notes found with the patches. One is a NASA card giving the official nomenclature of the patch. The other is a handwritten note stating that "one patch was (sent) to the White House per Ed ??? 7/22/69". Also included is a printed declaration from Bobbie Slayton dated 3/13/06 that reads: "This is to certify that this Apollo 1 crew patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was given to him by Gus Grissom. It was locked in his safety deposit box along with other memorabilia. This patch is genuine in all respects". The patch has a manufacturer's tag on the reverse that reads: "Stylized Emblem Co. Hollywood, CA 90038". Extremely rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $620
Lot 1125		Apollo 1, 1967, The "Official" Crew Patch (3.5") This is one of the genuine "official" patches as given to the consignor by Gus Grissom after it was manufactured. Included is a copy (originals on file) of two notes found with the patches. One is a NASA card giving the official nomenclature of the patch. The other is a handwritten note stating that "one patch was (sent) to the White House per Ed ??? 7/22/69". Also included is a printed declaration from Bobbie Slayton dated 3/13/06 that reads: "This is to certify that this Apollo 1 crew patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was given to him by Gus Grissom. It was locked in his safety deposit box along with other memorabilia. This patch is genuine in all respects". The patch has a manufacturer's tag on the reverse that reads: "Stylized Emblem Co. Hollywood, CA 90038". Extremely rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $590
Lot 1126		Apollo 1, 1967, The "Official" Crew Patch (3.5") This is one of the genuine "official" patches as given to the consignor by Gus Grissom after it was manufactured. Included is a copy (originals on file) of two notes found with the patches. One is a NASA card giving the official nomenclature of the patch. The other is a handwritten note stating that "one patch was (sent) to the White House per Ed ??? 7/22/69". Also included is a printed declaration from Bobbie Slayton dated 3/13/06 that reads: "This is to certify that this Apollo 1 crew patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was given to him by Gus Grissom. It was locked in his safety deposit box along with other memorabilia. This patch is genuine in all respects". The patch has a manufacturer's tag on the reverse that reads: "Stylized Emblem Co. Hollywood, CA 90038". Extremely rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $590
Lot 1127		Apollo 1, 1967, "Original" Crew Patch (3.5") Although this crew never flew, patches were made and they were used in training. This is one of the training patches as it was consigned by a NASA suit technician closely involved in the process. These original patches are almost never seen or available. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $679
Lot 1128		Apollo 1, 1967, Cloth "Utility Towel" (folded to 1.5x2" in NASA sealed plastic pouch". An included "Stuckey" COA reads: "Following the tragic Apollo 1 fire on January 27th, a series of full-scale flammability tests of the Apollo Command Module were performed in a Command Module Boilerplate test chamber to attempt to determine the cause of the fire. They were followed by additional flammability tests in the Command Module Boilerplate and in a Lunar Module Boilerplate test chamber to evaluate improved fire-resistant materials to allow the resumption of the Apollo flights. The test Boilerplates were outfitted with all components, including crew toiletries. This Apollo utility towel, color-coded for a specific crew member, was not used during the testing…". This towel is marked with a red patch. Probably unique today. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,003
Lot 1129		Apollo 1, 1967, Cloth "Utility Towel" (folded to 1.5x2" in NASA sealed plastic pouch". An included "Stuckey" COA reads: "Following the tragic Apollo 1 fire on January 27th, a series of full-scale flammability tests of the Apollo Command Module were performed in a Command Module Boilerplate test chamber to attempt to determine the cause of the fire. They were followed by additional flammability tests in the Command Module Boilerplate and in a Lunar Module Boilerplate test chamber to evaluate improved fire-resistant materials to allow the resumption of the Apollo flights. The test Boilerplates were outfitted with all components, including crew toiletries. This Apollo utility towel, color-coded for a specific crew member, was not used during the testing…". This towel is marked with a blue patch. Probably unique today. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $142
Lot 1130		Apollo 1 (AS-204), 1967, NASA Publicity Photos. Lot of NASA 8x11" color glossy photos with red ID numbers (x3) and black and white glossy publicity photos (x15+). Mostly behind-the-scenes photos. Scarce. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $319
Lot 1131		Apollo 1, 1967, Autopen NASA Crew Photo. An attractive color lithograph showing the White and Chaffee autographs in blue and the Grissom autograph in black. A nice piece for a reference collection. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $130
Lot 1132		Apollo 4, 1967, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 4 / Flown Heatshield Fragments // Saturn 5 & CSM 1st Flight / November 9, 1969". Consignor COA included. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 1133		Apollo 4, 1967, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 4 / Flown Heatshield Fragments // Saturn 5 & CSM 1st Flight / November 9, 1969". Consignor COA included. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $301
Lot 1134		Apollo 4, 1967, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 4 / Flown Heatshield Fragments // Saturn 5 & CSM 1st Flight / November 9, 1969". Consignor COA included. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $301
Lot 1135		Apollo 4, 1967, FLOWN Parachute Lines (about 3" in two pieces) These lines are mounted in a clear hemispheric cylinder (2.5x1") and are arranged into the number" 17", representing Command Module 017 flown on this flight. Flown items from this flight are seldom on the market. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $142
Lot 1136		Apollo 4, 1967, FLOWN Gold Foil (.25x.5") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5") that reads, in part: "This is an actual flown fragment of Kapton Foil removed from the Apollo 4 Command Module". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1137		Apollo 5, 1971, NASA Photographer's Signed Photo. On a black and white photo of some of the photographers on the USS Okinawa for the recovery of Apollo 15. Only six of the 11 men in the photo have autographed. A unique piece of Apollo 15 history. Note the helicopter behind them. This is one of the helicopters seen in most of the recovery operation photos. Minor faults, but striking. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1138		Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 6 / April 4, 1968 / Flown Heatshield Fragments // Last Unmanned / Apollo Test Flight". Consignor COA included. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $153
Lot 1139		Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 6 / April 4, 1968 / Flown Heatshield Fragments // Last Unmanned / Apollo Test Flight". Consignor COA included. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1140		Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a clear lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 6 / April 4, 1968 / Flown Heatshield Fragments // Last Unmanned / Apollo Test Flight". Consignor COA included. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1141		Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments (.25x.5") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5") that reads, in part: "These are actual fragments of flown heatshield material removed from the Apollo 6 Command Module after its unmanned test flight of the Saturn Launch Vehicle, April 4, 1968". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1142		Apollo 6, 1968, NASA 16mm Color Film. A full reel of 16mm. color film in a NASA metal film can with the label reading: "4-17-68 / Apollo 6 Mission". This mission was the Apollo program's second and last "A type" mission - an unmanned test flight of its Saturn V launch vehicle. It was intended to demonstrate full lunar injection capability of the Saturn V and heat shield capability. Fuel line failures in several Saturn V second and third stage engines prevented the capsule from achieving injection, but the test was deemed successful overall. This is the first official film from this mission we have seen. ALSO included is a similar full roll of NASA 16mm. color film with a label that reads: "Astronaut Anniversary Film / CA". We haven't attempted to screen either roll of film, so who known what delights for the lucky buyer of this film. These rolls appear to be in excellent condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 1143		Apollo 6, 1968, NASA Color Glossy Photos. Lot of 26 color glossy photographs, each with a red ID number at the upper left. The pictures cover from New Mexico through East Texas. An original, handwritten page provides some identification. Rare thus. These are in pristine condition and are rarely seen. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1144		Apollo 7, 1968, FLOWN US Flag. Mounted on a presentation certificate (framed to 16x13.5") along with a crew patch, a launch photo and a crew photo. An unusual, early presentation piece in excellent condition. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,980
Lot 1145		Apollo 7, 1968, FLOWN Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (No. 170). This sterling silver medallion is engraved "Oct. 11. 1968" on the reverse. Only 255 medallions were flown. Walt Cunningham, after the flight, had an additional 45 medallions made, but these (Nos. 255-300) were not flown. The Robbins medallions are among the most popular of the space medallions. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,741
Lot 1146		Apollo 7, 1968, FLOWN Kapton Foil, Main Parachute and 16mm Camera Power Cable Fragments (each .25x.3") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5") that reads, in part: "Attached to this display are actual flown fragments of Kapton Foil, Main Parachute and 16mm. camera power supply cable material that were all part of the Apollo VII Command Module after it returned from its Earth-Orbit Mission". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $118
Lot 1147		Apollo 7, 1968, FLOWN Parachute Fragment (1.5x.5") The parachute fragment is mounted in a shadowbox-like picture frame (6.5c4.5") with a description that reads: "From October 11-22, 1968 Apollo 7 orbited the earth 163 times, providing NASA with a successful technical test of the new 3-man Apollo spacecraft. This is a genuine fragment of the parachute that orbited the earth as part of apollo 7". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1148		Apollo 7, 1968, Original Crew Patch (4") with a large white border. According to John Bisney and the web site "Space Mission Patches", this is the patch the crew wore on their post-recovery jumpsuits. The white circular part was trimmed away prior to use. A rare patch almost never seen. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,003
Lot 1149		Apollo 7, 1968, Walt Cunningham Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: " Hey Deke - To the Moon or Bust". Pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $543
Lot 1150		Apollo 8, 1968, FLOWN Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (30x38mm. This triangular shaped limited edition medallion (No. 176/300) is engraved on the reverse: "Dec 21-27, 1968". All 300 medallions on this flight were flown, but due to the historical significance of this flight, these medallions are seldom available. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,484
Lot 1151		Apollo 8, 1968, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") attached to a printed certificate (framed to 10x12") that reads, in part: "This flag was carried aboard the first manned lunar orbit flight". The certificate appears to have been HAND-SIGNED. Unusually clean and attractive. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,658
Lot 1152		Apollo 8, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield (1.5x1") This full heatshield plug with metal base is mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2x3") which is, in turn, mounted on a rectangular wooden base (5.5x4x1.5") with descriptive metal plaque that reads: "First Manned Lunar Orbital Flight / Apollo 8 / Dec.21-27, 1968". A classic piece of memorabilia in pristine condition. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,714
Lot 1153		Apollo 8, 1968, FLOWN Gold Foil, Heat Shield and Electrical Wire Fragments (each .25x.3") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5") that reads, in part: "These are actual segments of kapton foil, heat-shield material and Electrical Wire Adel Clamp material that was flown on the Apollo 8 Command Module as it made its historical voyage in December 1968". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1154		Apollo 8, 1968, James Lovell, Frank Borman and Bill Anders Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color photo of "Earthrise", the photo they took of the earth rising into the sky. It is inscribed: "To Dot Best Wishes." Boldly signed and rarely seen in this nice a condition. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $401
Lot 1155		Apollo 8, 1968, James Lovell, Frank Borman, Bill Anders Autographs. On a 6c Apollo 6 FD cover with an added 5c local post green stamp and blue cancel. Boldly signed. Attractive. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $472
Lot 1156		Apollo 8, 1968, James Lovell Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: "To "The Bossman With best regards and appreciation". Pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $224
Lot 1157		Apollo 8, 1968, Frank Borman Autograph. On a NASA 8x10 glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: "To The Boss - Always check the gunbay doors". Pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 1158		Apollo 8, 1968, Bill Ander's Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: "To Deke Slayton - Best Wishes to the Big Boss". Pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $885
Lot 1159		Apollo 8, 1968, James Lovell Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph in his white space suit. Inscribed. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 1160		Apollo 8, 1968, Gold Mylar Foil (1x1") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (1x2.25") that is labeled on the bottom: "Apollo 8 / Mylar / Command Module Thermal Coating". A scarce, classic mounting. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,357
Lot 1161		Apollo 9, 1969, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") attached to a printed certificate (framed to 10x12") that reads, in part: "This flag was in space during the flight of Apollo IX". There is a large inscription: "To "Little Ben" Keep hitting those books - but when you have time help us keep your dad straight. Good luck to you and your whole family" and HAND-SIGNED signatures at the bottom. Seldom available and with the usual tape stains on the flag. Unusually clean and attractive. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,888
Lot 1162		Apollo 9, 1969, FLOWN Heatshield (1.2x1") This full heatshield is mounted in a clear lucite cylinder that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo 9 / March 3-13, 1969". Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $679
Lot 1163		Apollo 9, 1969, FLOWN Kapton Foil, Electrical Wiring and Light Cable Fragments (each .25x.3") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5") that reads, in part: "Attached to this display are actual flown fragments of Kapton Foil, and Electrical Wiring Harness that were part of the Apollo 9 Command Module "Gumdrop". Also attached is a segment of the light Cable that was flown on the Lunar Module "Spider ". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1164		Apollo 9, 1969, FLOWN Kapton Foil Fragment (.25x.3") mounted in a clear lucite block (3.5x2.75x1") with multicolor insert and a color transparency of the lunar module "Spider". The insert reads: "This is an actual flown fragment of Kapton foil removed from the Apollo IX Command Module "Gumdrop" after it returned from its Mission March 3-10, 1969". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1165		Apollo 9, 1969, James McDivitt, Dave Scott & Rusty Schweickart Autographs. Above their typed names in the center of a printed USS Guadalcanal certificate (11x8.5") attesting to the fact that"…Dick Williamson, while aboard the USS Guadalcanal as a NASA photographer, for the Extra-Terrestrial Flight of Apollo 9…". A gold ship's seal is applied at the bottom. Unusual and undoubtedly rare. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1166		Apollo 9, 1969, James McDivitt, Dave Scott & Rusty Schweickart Autographs. On an extensively faded presentation plaque (11x14"). The piece is inscribed at the top: "To Deke Slayton….Boss / The IX Crew". A classic piece of memorabilia despite the fading. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 1167		Apollo 9, 1969, James McDivitt Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph of him in his white space suit. Some wax mounting marks on the reverse. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1168		Apollo 9, 1969, James McDivitt Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: "To"The Boss" Deke". Pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $212
Lot 1169		Apollo 9, 1969, Rusty Schweickart Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: " Deke - Thanks for the chance to take part in this challenge". Pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 1170		Apollo 10, 1969, FLOWN Sterling Silver Robbins Medallion (29x31mm. This shield shaped limited edition medallion (No. 206/300) is engraved on the reverse: "May 18-26, 1969". All 300 medallions on this flight were flown Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,950

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