Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

Apollo

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1271		Apollo 16, 1972, FLOWN Gold Mylar Foil (.5x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (1x2.5") that is engraved: "Apollo XVI / April 16-27, 1972 // Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil". Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1272		Apollo 16, 1972, FLOWN Gold Mylar Foil (.5x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (1x2.5") that is engraved: "Apollo XVI / April 16-27, 1972 // Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil". Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1273		Apollo 16, 1972, John Young Autograph. On a NASA 8x10' glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: "To Deke How about another flight?" Pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $590
Lot 1274		Apollo 16, 1971, John Young and Charlie Duke Autographs. On the mat (12x10") surrounding a color lunar photo (9.5x7.5") of Charlie Duke on the lunar surface. Slightly toned/faded, but an attractive presentation. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $153
Lot 1275		Apollo 16, 1972, 3-D "Landing Site" Lunar Topographical Map (originally framed to 44.5x30") This massive 3-D plastic map is an exact 1:12,500 scale reproduction of the Apollo 17 landing site at Taurus-Littrow. Produced by the US Army Typographical Command at the request of the Department of Defence, this map was used to familiarize the Apollo moonwalkers with what they would see when they approached the landing site during landing. The map also gave them a view of the surrounding terrain since they would have mainly tunnel vision during landing. The bottom of the map is faintly inscribed in blue: "With Thanks and Best Regards, John Young and Charlie Duke". Remarkably intact given its age and quite fragile, but an important piece of memorabilia. This is only the second or third time we have ever seen one of these maps. NOTE: This piece will require special UPS packing and shipping due size and fragility (the weight is negligible). Domestic sale recommended as we cannot guarantee what customs will do to the piece if shipped overseas. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,596
Lot 1276		Apollo 16, 1972, Beta Cloth US Flag (7.5x5.5") This flag is marked on the reverse: "Removed from John Young's "TRN" (Training) suit A7L-008, Feb 6, 1969". The consignor is a retired NASA space suit technical who was closely involved with the astronauts and their training. Battered but understandable. An important piece of history. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $576
Lot 1277		Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN US Flag & Crew Patch (6x4" and 4") mounted in a metal frame (11x14") with a descriptive label that reads: "These emblems flew with us aboard spacecraft America / To Deke Slayton / We thank you for your support toward the success of Apollo XVII". Clean and attractive without any of the usual tape stains associated with the usual flown flags. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,195
Lot 1278		Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") This flag is mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII, December 7-19, 1972". The certificate is dated by hand: "January 1981". Attractive and unusual. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,947
Lot 1279		Apollo 17, FLOWN Lunar Surface US Flag (4x6") in unmounted condition. A copy (?) of a 1975 typed letter on NASA letterhead stationary is included that reads, in part: "Dear Al: This flag of our nation flew to the moon aboard the spaceships "America" and "Challenger", Apollo XVII, December 6-19, 1972….Please accept this flag with the pride the heritage of our country so righteously deserves". The letter is signed by Gene Cernan and Ron Evans. There has been question raised in the past as to the legitimacy of flags distributed with this letter as only one presentation letter has shown up previously. This letter, addressed to a second NASA employee, should dispel any questions that collectors may have about this piece. Elsewhere in this sale, we have an Apollo 14 Flown beta cloth helmet bag distributed with a similar type letter. This seems to imply that, although rare, similar distribution of flown artifacts by the crews happened and are completely legitimate. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,770
Lot 1280		Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN Kapton Foil Hatch Decal and Heatshield Fragments (each .25x.3") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5") that reads, in part: "These are actual pieces of Kapton foil, Hatch Decal and Heatshield material that were removed from the Apollo 17 Command Module 'America' after returning from the sixth manned moon landing mission". Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $130
Lot 1281		Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN Kapton Foil Fragments (.25x.5") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5") that reads, in part: "This is an actual flown Kapton foil fragment that was removed from the Apollo XVII Command Module 'America'." Consignor's photocopy COA included. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $94
Lot 1282		Apollo 17, 1972. Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On the mat (framed to 21x17") surrounding a color lunar photo (13.5x10.5"). The mat is inscribed: "The Day "America "Took" Challenger" to the Moon / Apollo XVII Dec 1972" AND "To Al Rochford - We thank you for your superb and professional effort which helped make it all possible - "Especially that final hand shake!" Gene-Ron-Jack". Some foxing around the photo should not detract from this striking piece. Scarce. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $330
Lot 1283		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On an iconic print (matted to 24x15") of Cernan standing alongside a large boulder on the lunar surface. Minor toning on mat. Unusually attractive. Clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 1284		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On an iconic print (21x12") of Cernan standing alongside a large boulder on the lunar surface. Unusually attractive. Clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $236
Lot 1285		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On an iconic print (21x12") of Cernan standing alongside a large boulder on the lunar surface. Unusually attractive. Clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $283
Lot 1286		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On an iconic print (21x12") of Cernan standing alongside a large boulder on the lunar surface. Unusually attractive. Clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 1287		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On an iconic print (17.9.5") of Cernan standing alongside a large boulder on the lunar surface. Unusually attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 1288		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schm. On an iconic print (21x12") of Cernan standing alongside a large boulder on the lunar surface. Unusually attractive. Clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $354
Lot 1289		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans & Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color crew lithograph. Some original ink skips in the autographs from the slick surface of the lithograph. Inscribed. A corner wrinkle on the lower left should not detract. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $212
Lot 1290		Apollo 17, 2005, "Limited Edition Human Sopaceflight Forum" Poster (No. 2/100, 11x17") This striking poster is signed by the Father of Mission Control: Chris Kraft, Apollo Astronaut: Gene Cernan (he only signed 30 of the posters); Former Space Station Pgm Director: Tom Moser and NASA Chief Scientist: Jim Garvin. Attractive and quite unusual. Minor edge faults should not detract. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $94
Lot 1291		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" glossy photo with red ID number. He has inscribed the photo: " Deke - With (out) your dedication we've (?) never of made it this far. Sincerely Thank You / May 66". Paper clip impression at top otherwise pristine condition and rare. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $425
Lot 1292		Apollo 17, 1972, Harrison Schmitt Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph of him in his white space suit. Wax mounting marks on the reverse, but an attractive piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 1293		Apollo 17, 1972, 3-D "Landing Site" Lunar Topographical Map (about 45x34") This massive 3-D plastic map is an exact 1:40,000 scale reproduction of the Apollo 17 landing site at Taurus-Littrow. Produced by the US Army Typographical Command at the request of the Department of Defence, this map was used to familiarize the Apollo astronauts with what they would see when they approached the landing site during landing. The map also gave them a view of the surrounding terrain since they would have mainly tunnel vision during landing. Extensive faults/repairs (both classic and more recent) and quite fragile, but an important piece of memorabilia. This is only the second or third time we have ever seen one of these maps. NOTE: This piece will require special UPS packing and shipping due size and fragility (the weight is negligible). Domestic sale recommended as we cannot guarantee what customs will do to the piece if shipped overseas. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,534
Lot 1294		Apollo 17, 1972, "Spacesuit Gloves" by Ron Woods (framed to 23x17") This limited edition lithograph (No. 3/97) depicts Apollo spacesuit gloves, waiting in vain for the next flight of Apollo. On one glove can be seen the name "Cernan", Commander of the last Apollo flight. The lithograph is aptly named "Approaching 25". Pencil-signed by the artist. This is the first time we have seen this lithograph. Striking. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $130
Lot 1295		Apollo 17, 1972, Beta Cloth Crew Patch. Lot of two different including the Apollo 17 patch (9x9") and an ASTP patch (5.5x5.5"). A nice pair with some cutting lines on each. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1296		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1297		Apollo Program, 1993, "In the Beginning" Limited Edition Print by Alan Bean (No. 120/1000, professionally matted and framed to 33x37") This striking piece is pencil-signed by 20 astronauts including "Schirra, Cunningham, Borman, McDivitt, Schweickart, Stafford, Aldrin, Collins, Conrad, Bean, Gordon, Lovell, Haise, Shepard, Schirra, Mitchell, Scott, Worden, Duke and Harrison Schmitt". This piece sold out within a year of having been issued. A striking print that held a place of honor in the consignor's den. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,440
Lot 1298		Apollo Program, 1997, "Reaching for the Stars" Limited Edition Print by Alan Bean (No. 530/1500, unframed canvas, 27x34") This print is hand-signed in ink by 24 astronauts including "Shepard, Glenn, Carpenter, Schirra, Cooper, Cunningham, Schweickart, McDivitt, Lovell, Aldrin, Bean, Conrad, Gordon, Mitchell, Haise, Duke, Worden, Weitz, Garriott, Lousma, Pogue, Carr, Gibson and Stafford. The artist is America's most famous artist astronaut. The print is still wrapped in its original plastic as received. A striking piece of art and of memorabilia. Striking and pristine. The photo faults are the result of glare from the sealed plastic packaging. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $974
Lot 1299		Apollo Program, 1967, Apollo Astronaut Autographs. A striking 5c Space Achievements FD cover that has been signed by Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Gene Cernan, Gordon Cooper, Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, James Lovell, James McDivitt, Wally Schirra, Dave Scott, Tom Stafford and John Young. Slight soiling, but a spectacular signed cover. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,360
Lot 1300		Apollo Program, c1965, Beta Cloth Patches. A mixed lot that includes edged examples of a large NASA Meatball patch (8x8"), as well as similar patches from Apollo 14 (5x4"), 17 (5x5") and Skylab I (4.25x4.25; shellacked). ALSO included in the lot are full size patches from Apollo 16 (9x9"), ASTP (5.5x5.5") and a NASA "Worm" (4.5x5") as well as one "J. Young" nametag (4.25x2.5") and another, printed in red with white velcro backing (2.5x1"). All are in relatively clean condition and scarce. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $856
Lot 1301		Apollo Program, Apollo 1, 7-17, 1967//1972, FLOWN Kapton Foil, Beta Cloth and Wire Fragments (each .25x.3") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5"). Included are fragments from Apollo 1, 7-17. Consignor's photocopy COA included. Extremely attractive and quite unusual. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $319
Lot 1302		Apollo Program, 1964, Clifton Curtis (C. C.) Williams Autograph. On a typed letter on NASA letterhead dated September 11, 1964. He says: "I have taken the liberty of signing your 'covers' as you requested, and I wish I could secure the signatures of the other fellows who were selected with me for this program, but, unfortunately I cannot. We have found it necessary to establish certain guidelines for filling autograph requests due to the time required to sign the many items we receive daily…" An important letter that explains the astronauts signing position of the day. This is the first original signed document we have ever handled signed by Williams. He was one of the astronauts killed in an airplane crash. He died in October 1967, before he ever had a chance to fly for NASA. A rare and attractive document. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $566
Lot 1303		Apollo Program, c1968, Brass Flashlight (5x1") This flashlight has white velcro on the head and is engraved on the barrel: "ACR FA-5 / Serial Number 1013 / Date of Mfg: 7/68". The flashlight was focused by turning the top. This artifact was used in training and is quite rare. A consignor's COA stating this piece was used in training. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,980
Lot 1304		Apollo Program, C1965, Brass "Training" Flashlight (5x1") that is identical to another flashlight in this sale. This one, used in training, has a "Class III / Not for Flight" label attached. The barrel of the flashlight is engraved: "ACR FA-5 / Serial No. 1012 / Date of Mfg 6/68". A white velcro tab is attached to the head of the flashlight. A nice addition to any collection. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,640
Lot 1305		Apollo Program, c1968//72, Beta Cloth Crew Patches. Lot of seven different including Apollo 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17. All are about 9x9" in size with cutting lines and are clean. An attractive lot. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,062
Lot 1306		Apollo Program, c1965, "Apollo Spacecraft News Reference" Manual. This 330pp, soft cover, three-ring manual covers the Command and Service Modules and was issued by North American Rockwell and NASA to explain to journalists the finer points of the Apollo Program and the Saturn Spacecraft, but in more general terms for public consumption. This volume is profusely illustrated with both pictures and diagrams. Unusually clean and fresh. A rare find. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $679
Lot 1307		Apollo Program, 1963, Wernher von Braun Autograph. On a 1963 typed letter on NASA stationery to the consignor thanking him for his book Astronautical Engineering and Science. Boldly signed. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295
Lot 1308		Apollo Program, c1966/70, NASA Glossy Photos with Red ID Numbers. An unusual lot of glossy photos from a variety of different flights. Included are photos from AS-4 (x2), AS-6 (x2), AS-7 (x8), AS-8 (x7), AS-9 (x32), AS-10 (x11), AS-11 (x26), AS-15 (x3). A clean, attractive lot that is hard to find. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,593
Lot 1309		Rockets, Hardware, 1958//1968, Lot of Two Different. Two disparate valves including 1) a large 3" "Shutoff" valve (10.5x4") made by with Wm. Whitaker Co with metal ID plates and decal ID. Heavy duty! ALSO a "C02 Release Valve (1968) by "Bendix Corp / Instruments & Life Support Division" in its original box (3x2") with ID label on the box (Contract NAS 9-7572). This may have been intended for an Apollo flight and should be researched further. An unusual pair. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details	Realized $168
Lot 1310		Apollo Program, c1975, Wernher von Braun Autograph. On a piece of paper attached to the inside of the first page of the NASA book "Apollo Expeditions to the Moon" (1975, 313pp., card). There is an inscription with the autograph but it is illegible. Still a scarce autograph in a popular Apollo book. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 1311		Autograph, 1972, Wernher (von Braun) Autograph. On a typed letter on Fairchild stationery in which he acknowledges the consigner's plans to do a brief biography of him. Attractive and clean. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 1312		Apollo Program, 1971, "B" (Wernher von Braun Autograph. A typed 1971 letter to von Braun from Frederick Ordway asking questions about von Braun's memories from 1945. Von Braun responded with two comments in pencil, each signed by his famous "B" and the date "7/23". Some edge stains, but unusual and quite interesting. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 1313		Apollo Program, c1970s, Apollo Command/Service Module PLUS Shuttle Models. Lot of two different including a two-part Command/Service Module model (11x4") that usually comes with a stand on the bottom. ALSO included is a Space Shuttle Model (9.5x6.5") without stand. Both models are in reasonably good condition and will fill holes in any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1314		Apollo Program, c1960s, "Apollo Design Mission" Poster by GE (26x38") This classic poster depicts the projected mission time line, characteristics of the Saturn rocket, Apollo spacecrafts, astronaut space suits and lunar landing sites, etc. Excellent overall condition with some small faults to poster and vintage frame. We have seen this poster before, but it has always been in very poor condition. To find one in virtually original condition is a major find. This piece will definitely look great on any space "museum" wall. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 1315		Apollo Program, c1960s, Ball Point Pens Used In Training. Lot of three similar Fisher 707 (Space) pens used in training. Included is one with four red horizontal paint lines, one with two red lines that is engraved "SEB 12100051-204, S/N 1098" and one with no lines (clip broken off). The later two have white velcro patches added. A consignor's COA reads: "Apollo / 3 ballpoint pens used for training". On retrospect, the consignor thought these may have been Gemini rather than Apollo. They are what they are. Excellent condition overall. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $336
Lot 1316		Apollo Program, c1960s, Radiation Dosimeter Pens. Lot of two different pens used in training and worn in a pocket of the Apollo spacesuit. One of the pens is bright yellow with a Bendix red/white/blue "CD" label attached and a white velcro patch at top. The other is uniformly gold in color with an engraved "Serial No. 026811 and a decal numbered "RFB-OP-4-3-003. This pen has a black velcro band at top and a thin red band in the center. A consignor's COA is included. This is the first time in over 35 years that this writer has encountered these pens. Unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1317		Apollo Program, c1960s, Aluminum Marker Pens. Lot of three similar "Rocket" marker pens that were used by the astronauts in training. One of the pens is labeled: "SEB 12100082-301, S/N 1125" and has three horizontal red bands. Another is marked "36" and also has three red bands. The third has no markings and one red band. All have white velcro tape on the cap. A consignor's COA is included. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $236
Lot 1318		Apollo Program, c1960s, "Shroud Line Cutter". This hooked knife (6x.5") has a striated red plastic handle, blue braided cord for attachment and a sharp hooked blade. There is some cracking on the handle. The knife was used by the astronauts in training and was carried in a spacesuit pocket. Although his COA states that this is an Apollo piece, the consignor admits that it may have been used for Gemini instead. Regardless, the knife is unusual and attractive. We haven't encountered this version of knife before. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $165
Lot 1319		Apollo Program, 1969//1974, Prime Recovery Ship Covers. Lot of five different including Apollo 11 (USS Hornet machine cancel), Apollo 14 (USS New Orleans, hand cancel with printed and handstamped cachets), Apollo 15 (USS Okinawa with hand cancel), Apollo 16 (USS Ticonderoga with hand cancel and handstamped cachet) and Skylab III (USS New Orleans with hand cancel and handstamped cachet). All are #10 envelopes in generally outstanding condition. Scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 1320		Apollo Program, c1970s, Beta Cloth Patches. Lot of three different including a NASA Meatball patch (5x5", stitched), a NASA Worm patch (5x5", with three cutting lines) and a US flag patch (stitched 5.5x3.5"). A clean lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $319

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