Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

ASTP

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1400		ASTP, 1975, Deke Slayton Autographs. Written over a period of years, this lot includes autographs on a 1975 Texas hunting license (x6 autographs), on a 1982 NASA ID card marked "Retired", on a 1991 EER Systems ID badge and on an undated "Mach Busters Club" which states that Capt. D. K. Slayton "…exceeded the speed of sound in a USAF F-86 Sabre Jet". ALSO included are a couple of Slayton business cards as Director, Space Services Division, EER Systems, a Honeywell plastic security ID pass and an Ed White III business card as President, Space Ventures, Inc. in a magnetized plastic card wallet. An interesting lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $153
Lot 1401		ASTP, 1975, Autograph Books. Lot of three "Space" books from the consignor's personal collection. Included are copies of "Apollo" by Alan Bean (author-signed on first page, 1998, Greenwich Press, 176pp, hard with dust jacket), "Our World in Space" by Robert McCall and Isaac Asimov (McCall-signed/inscribed on first page, 1974, NY Graphic Society, about 170pp., hard with dust jacket) and a Russian space book, "…Cosmos" about the Russian space program. This 1972 book (178pp., hard with dust jacket) was published in Moscow. The inside of the front cover has an extensive inscription to "Donald K. Slayton" and is signed by 14 cosmonauts including ASTP cosmonaut Leonov and the first female in space, Tereshkova. An attractive lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $448
Lot 1402		ASTP, 1975, Deke Slayton's Personal Copy of the International Aeronautical Federation "File on Absolute World and World R. This 53pp, red leather bound book bilingual book is extensively signed by both the American and Russian crews and by NASA, Russian and FAI observers and space officials. Among other things, the book lays claim to setting a number of world records during the flight. The FAI is the international body that keeps track of these records for both Space and Aviation and has done so since the days of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The fact that this volume was the consignor's personal copy makes it even more meaningful and important. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1403		ASTP, 1975, NASA "Apollo-Soyuz Model (16x3") This striking silver/green NASA 1/50 scale model was made by the Space Division/ Rockwell International and is mounted on a wooden oval base (7x5"). There is a "US Government Property" metal ID tag and a "1975" date on one side in additional to the metal Rockwell descriptive plate on the base. Highly detailed and a proud part of the consignor's collection. Some minor faults should not detract from this rare model. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $974
Lot 1404		ASTP, 1975, "DKS" Personalized ASTP Crew Patch (5") This heavily embroidered A-B Emblem patch (sticker on reverse) was made specifically for Deke Slayton and has his initial clearly incorporated into the design, in gold, at the bottom of the patch. A limited number of patches were made for each American crew member, each with their initials. To our knowledge, only a few Slayton patches have come on the market. One, in 2003, realized about $1,200 in an Aurora Galleries sale. This patch is enclosed in its original plastic sleeve with A-B Emblem patch on the reverse. Extremely rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $570
Lot 1405		ASTP, 1975, "DKS" Personalized ASTP Crew Patch (5") This heavily embroidered A-B Emblem patch (sticker on reverse) was made specifically for Deke Slayton and has his initial clearly incorporated into the design, in gold, at the bottom of the patch. A limited number of patches were made for each American crew member, each with their initials. To our knowledge, only a few Slayton patches have come on the market. One, in 2003, realized about $1,200 in an Aurora Galleries sale. This patch is enclosed in its original plastic sleeve with A-B Emblem patch on the reverse. Extremely rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $570
Lot 1406		ASTP, 1975, "DKS" Personalized ASTP Crew Patch (5") This heavily embroidered A-B Emblem patch (sticker on reverse) was made specifically for Deke Slayton and has his initial clearly incorporated into the design, in gold, at the bottom of the patch. A limited number of patches were made for each American crew member, each with their initials. To our knowledge, only a few Slayton patches have come on the market. One, in 2003, realized about $1,200 in an Aurora Galleries sale. This patch is enclosed in its original plastic sleeve with A-B Emblem patch on the reverse. Extremely rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $570
Lot 1407		ASTP, 1975, Equipment including Brass Flashlight. Lot of four different pieces of unidentified equipment including 1) A "Panel 8 / Pyro Guard" red screw-in piece that is marked "V36-761785" and "V36-761726" on the inside, 2) a "2.25x1" nut and bolt, both painted red, 3) an aluminum value with a movable open/closed knob on one side. The tube is hand wrapped with white cloth tape on one end. No markings and 4) an unusual brass flashlight (similar to those carried onboard numerous flight), but without NASA markings. This one has what appears to have a hand-cross hatched "CN 5" on the barrel along with hand marked "OFF" and "ON" markings. The end of the barrel is marked "426" by hand and the glass on the lens is cracked. White velcro tape rounds out the picture. The piece appears to be well used. We can't say that any of these pieces are specific to the ASTP mission as Deke was involved with most of America's space missions, but it makes a nice starting point for collectors to begin their research. A nice lot. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $767
Lot 1408		ASTP, 1975, "Bilingual Presentation Plaque" (professionally matted and framed to 21x18") This bilingual presentation certificate reads, in English (and, we assume the same in Russian) "Presented to Donald K. Slayton / With our sincere thanks and appreciation for your participation in the Apollo-Soyuz crew post-flight tour of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, September 20, 1975 - October 5, 1975". The piece is signed by Stafford, Brand, Slayton, Leonov and Kubasov. We assume that all five astronauts/cosmonauts received similar pieces of memorabilia, but, for all practical purposes, that would make each of these unique and highly desirable. A bilingual ASTP crew patch at the upper left jut makes the piece that much more attractive and desirable (we assume the patch was not flown, but, who knows). Striking. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420
Lot 1409		ASTP, 1975, "Bilingual Presentation Plaque" (professionally matted and framed to 21x18") This bilingual presentation certificate reads, in English (and, we assume the same in Russian) "Presented to Donald K. Slayton / With our sincere thanks and appreciation for your participation in the Apollo-Soyuz crew post-flight tour of the United States, October 13, 1975 - October 25, 1975". This plaque is the companion piece to that offered in the previous lot. The piece is signed by Stafford, Brand, Slayton, Leonov and Lubasov. We assume that all five astronauts/cosmonauts received similar pieces of memorabilia, but, for all practical purposes, that would make each of these unique and highly desirable. A bilingual ASTP crew patch at the upper left jut makes the piece that much more attractive and desirable (we assume the patch was not flown, but who knows?). Striking. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420
Lot 1410		ASTP, 1975, Beta Cloth Crew Patch (5x5") Lot of three similar Beta cloth crew patches, each with one or more cutting lines visible. Clean and untouched. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1411		ASTP, 1975, Beta Cloth Crew Patch (5x5") Lot of three similar Beta cloth crew patches, each with one or more cutting lines visible. Clean and untouched. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1412		ASTP, 1975, Beta Cloth Crew Patch (5x5") Lot of three similar Beta cloth crew patches, each with one or more cutting lines visible. Clean and untouched. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $189
Lot 1413		ASTP, 1975, "NASA" Beta Cloth Patch (4x3.5") with sewn edges. The patch is attached to a "Parts Tag" that says, on the reverse: "TPS ASTP-113, REM, FRM, ITSLA 806 / 6/12/75". Probably used in training, but scarce in any case. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $248
Lot 1414		ASTP, 1975, NASA Patches. Lot of three different including a large NASA "Worm" patch (6.25x3.75"), a small NASA "Worm" patch (4x4") and an ASTP Crew patch (4x4"). All have stitched edges and were in a sealed plastic pouch (till I opened it to see what was inside). A clean lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 1415		ASTP, 1975, Patches. Lot of two unusual patches including an ASTP "Pre-Flight Mate" oval patch (5x3.5") that was probably made for a docking test of the Apollo and the Soyuz spacecrafts AND an unusual Shuttle multicolor patch with "OASIS" on the top as the only means of identifying this patch. An unusual pair. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 1416		ASTP, 1975, "U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame" Investiture Medallion and Blue Ribbon (3") This heavy bronze (?) medallion has a nameplate affixed to the front that reads: "Donald K. Slayton / May 11, 1990". It is in pristine condition in its original blue plush box. This may be the first time this medallion has been offered for sale. Striking. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $679
Lot 1417		ASTP Program, 1975, "Crew Patch" Presentation (framed to 11.5x14.5") This presentation piece reads: "The Apollo Soyuz Test Project is the first major step in international cooperation in the manned exploration of space. This emblem is presented in appreciation of your contribution to its success". Unusual and attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $59
Lot 1418		ASTP, 1975, Deke Slayton's "Nameplate" (11x4x2.5") This wood and clear lucite desk nameplate looks to be privately with a metal ASTP plaque on the bottom. A striking piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 1419		ASTP, 1975, Deke Slayton's Velcro Nameplate (4x2") This black leather, velcro-backed nameplate was worn by Deke on various flight suits and jackets at NASA. It appears to be in new condition and is quite attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $224
Lot 1420		ASTP, 1975, NASA Blueprint (105x22") This original blueprint shows the Russian language decals/labels that had to be put into the Docking Module so that it could be understood by the Russians during the flight. A rare piece of memorabilia, absolutely essential to the success of the mission. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 1421		ASTP, 1975, "Slayton Carricature" by Bob Wood (matted to 17x24") This pen and ink caricature is boldly signed by Slayton at the bottom. Some mat faults should not detract. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $165
Lot 1422		ASTP, 1975, NASA Publicity Photos. An interesting lot of NASA (and other) 8x10" color (x5) and black and white (x225) behind-the-scenes publicity photos. Some fascinating shots of the astronauts in Russia and the cosmonauts in the US. A great archive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $89
Lot 1423		ASTP, 1975, NASA "Docking Test" Color Photos. An unusual lot of eight different docking test photos conducted to assess the compatibility of the American and Russian docking hardware. A six-degree of freedom docking simulator was built in the Structures and Mechanics Division Structures Test Laboratory and a team of Russian scientists (and a KGB agent) brought the Russian docking hardware to the NASA Johnson Space Center. In addition to motion, the simulator included an environmental shroud that could expose the hardware to extremely low temperatures to simulate the space environment during testing. A consignor's COA is included. Scarce. ALSO a group of four color photos showing the unique waste management systems used on the Apollo Command Module and the Space Shuttle vehicles. A consignor's COA is included. Interesting. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60

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