Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

ALT Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1424		ALT Program, 1978, FLOWN US Flag (framed to 14.5x18.5") This flag is mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads: "This flag was flown aboard the Orbiter 101 during the Approach and Landing Tests". An ALT patch is mounted at the lower right of the certificate. A small piece of the glass in the frame is broken, but the certificate appears to be pristine. Scarce. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $336
Lot 1425		ALT Program, 1978, FLOWN US FLAG. Mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate (11x14") that reads, in part: "This flag was flown aboard the Orbiter 101 during the Approach and Landing Tests". Although the astronaut autographs on the certificate are printed, the autograph of the NASA official who signed the certificate appears to be original and is dated June 1978. Small corner wrinkles at the lower left of the certificate. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $330
Lot 1426		ALT Program, 1977, FLOWN "Cue Card". An attractive presentation plaque (framed to 14.5x11.5") that reads: "This cue card was installed in the cockpit of the Enterprise during ALT Free Flight, August 12, 1977". The handwritten inscription on the plaque reads: "To Al - Our thanks for your help in making the flight tests of Enterprise a great success (signed) Freddo (Haise), Gordo (Fullerton), Joe (Engle) and Richard (Truly). The plaque also has a photo of the Enterprise and an ALT "Enterprise" crew patch. Striking and unique. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $561
Lot 1427		ALT Program, c1980s, Presentation Signed Photo. A striking Shuttle color photo (matted to 20x16") signed by the people involved in the program including Fulton, Hartsfield, Young, Brand, Slayton, Engle, Truly, Haise, Fullerton, Crippen and McMurty. Autographed photos about the ALT Program are seldom available. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $448
Lot 1428		ALT Program, c1977, Fred Haise Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color glossy that her has signed as Commander, Enterprise. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $59
Lot 1429		ALT Program, c1980, Autographed Photo. A NASA 8x10" color photo (on Kodak paper) signed by 12 people (including the consignor) including astronauts Creighton, Shaw and John Young. An attractive informal photo. Estimated Value $150 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $118
Lot 1430		ALT Program, 1977, Fred Haise Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color photo of him being suited up by the consignor prior to making the first unpowered flight in the Shuttle. Gordon Fullerton looks on. The inscription reads: "To Al - Best wishes for your support in years past! Fred Haise, Enterprise Cdr." Autographed photos from this flight are seldom available. Attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $54
Lot 1431		ALT Program, c1980s, Deke Slayton's "ALT Notes". A stenographer's notebook with about 30 pages containing Slayton's handwritten notes concerning the program. To be honest, we don't understand too much of what he has written about, but, for someone who wants to be sitting in his seat during the formative days of the Shuttle program, this book will be a fascinating first person window onto the time. A nice lot. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,239