Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

Shuttle Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1535		Shuttle Program, "Crew-Signed" Crew Photos. Lot of 47 different crews have signed their NASA 8x10" color crew lithographs. Some faults and most inscribed, but a wonderful way of getting a bit more than 1/3 of all the Shuttle flights at one time. Included are STS-51-B, 51-F (x2), 28, 30, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 (x3), 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 (x2), 59, 60 (x2), 62, 62 (x13), 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 (x2), 72, 73, 74, 76, 78, 82, 83, and 84. ALSO a photo of the two Russian cosmonauts Solovyev and Budarin (Soyuz TM-15). ALSO a group of about 30 additional lithographs/photos of single astronauts and/or crew photos that are incompletely signed. Definitely a lot worth close examination. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $944
Lot 1536		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Astronaut Autograph Collection. Lot of 75+ astronaut autographs on NASA 8x10" color lithographs. Extensively inscribed to Deke Slayton. About 10% of the lot are Gemini/Apollo Program autopen autographs, but the Shuttle autographs appear to be genuine. We note autographs from Resnik, Brandenstein, McNair, Onizuka, Griggs, Scobee, Young, Weitz, Bolden, Blaha, Fabian, Fisher, England, Kerwin, Garriott, Henize, Lucid, Lousma, Overmeyer, Fullerton, Ride, Seddon, Thagard, Thornton, Truly, Sullivan, Dunbar, Crippen, Brand, Crippen, Allen, Fullerton, etc. Definitely a nice lot. Some unsigned photos also included. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $738
Lot 1537		Model, MSC Prototype Space Shuttle Model from the Huntsville Model Shop (15x11") This blue/white hand painted model has a metal "MSFC / 76966" ID tag affixed to the bottom. The shuttle is marked with "United States of America" on the fuselage and "USA" on the tail. Note the hand painted US Flags on the tails and body. The ones on the left are correctly places; the ones on the right were painted in mirror image. Minor faults and in need of a good cleaning, but this model is unique and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1538		Shuttle Program, 1977//2000, Shuttle-Type Models (11x4") Lot of three different Shuttle-related contractor and other models including 1) a striking "Halnet Int'l." Shuttle "stack" model (11x14") with the early version white external tank on a 5" round wooden base. The white external tank was only used on the first Shuttle test flight. Some faults; 2) This white composite NASA "Wind Tunnel"model (9.5x7") has straight winglets. The model was used for in the pre-shuttle days to determine the shape of the accepted Shuttle design. This design obviously did not make the cut. The model is a bit battered, but except for one of the horizontal stabilizers having been lost over the years, it is in very acceptable shape and is probably unique and 3) an X-33 Lockheed Martin "Venture Star" contractor's model (8x9"). This vehicle was planned to be a next-generation, commercially-operated reusable launch vehicle but failures led to the program cancellation in 2001. Excellent condition. These three models show the evolution of the Shuttle type space vehicle from early concept to accepted version to the next or future generation. A great lot. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $420
Lot 1539		Shuttle Program, c1970s, Mahogany Shuttle Models (5x11") This classic model was one of the first Shuttle models made for insiders in the Program. The model is signed on the base by Thomas Moser, NASA Shuttle engineer, Program Manager and Director of Engineering. A label on the base reads: "Halnet Int'l / Fort Lee, NJ / Made in the Philippines". Minor faults, but this is the first model of its type we have seen. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1540		Shuttle Program, c1970s, Mahogany Shuttle Models (5x11") This classic model was one of the first Shuttle models made for insiders in the Program. The model is signed on the base by Thomas Moser, NASA Shuttle engineer, Program Manager and Director of Engineering. Minor faults, but this is the first model of its type we have seen. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1541		Shuttle Program, c1980s, "Solar Array Power Transfer Roll Ring" Presentation Plaque (8x1") This system was developed to transfer power from the rotating solar array assembly to the main space station. The model is mounted on a wooden plaque (10x12") with a descriptive plate that reads: "100kW Roll Ring (500 volt; 200 Ampere) Developed for Space Station by Lewis Research Center". The plaque was presented to Thomas Moser, 1st Space Station Program Director. He has signed the back of the placque. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1542		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Crew/Mission Patches. A fascinating 1/2 carton lot of patches including some duplication. Some have velcro on the back showing use in astronaut training. These were consigned by a former NASA spacesuit technician closely involved with astronaut training. We have run an unusually large number of mostly Gemini and Apollo crew patches as individual patches due to their rarity. They came from this carton originally. We undoubtedly missed some patches of special interest so we recommend strong viewing for this lot. It really is a beauty. ALSO included is a bag of decals. Have fun viewing. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $348
Lot 1543		Shuttle Program, 1990, "STA Checklist". This 5x8" ring "Shuttle Training Aircraft" checklist has a five card checklist plus a "STA Tool Kit Checklist for use by the Close Out Crew in this venue. It is a step-by-step of how to get things organized. An internal checklist almost never seen by the public. Fascinating. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 1544		Shuttle Program, 1990, "Astronaut Candidate" Signed Color Photo. This 8x10" NASA Color photo (on Kodak paper) is signed by all 23 Astronaut Candidates selected. This includes 7 pilot candidates and 16 mission specialist candidates. Boldly signed and unusually clean. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $130
Lot 1545		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Astronaut-Signed Presentation Plaque (16x20") This striking presentation piece is signed by over 30 different Shuttle astronauts including Heib, Buchli (x2), Brown, O'Connor, England, Bolden, Bridges, Shriver, Baker, Leestma, Scobee, Thornton, Williams, Veach, Cabana, Wetherbee, Carter, Brand, Blaha, Duffy, Bobko, Heinze, etc. Some minor age faults should not detract. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $212
Lot 1546		Shuttle Program, c1990s, Crew-Signed Presentation Montages (16x20") Lot of three similar including montages for STS-35 (with crew patch), STS-38 (with crew patch) and STS-45 (without crew patch). A clean lot, each of which is inscribed. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 1547		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1548		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Crew-Signed NASA Lithographs. A nice lot of about 45 (about 15 different) NASA crew-signed lithographs (STS-51B//95) including both original and autopen signatures. Test your skill at separating original from autopen as some flights are represented by both. Some faults, but an interesting lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $148
Lot 1549		Shuttle Program, 1990," Unaccepted" Group XIII Group Patch (3.5") This XIII Astronaut Candidate Group was nicknamed "The Hairballs". As the 13th astronaut group, the "unlucky" theme was discussed in designing an emblem for the group. A black cat was used on an early patch design rejected by NASA. An important piece of space history and a patch that is next to impossible to locate. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $59
Lot 1550		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Shuttle & Related Patches. Lot of seven different including patches from 1) NASA Flight Research Center, 2) Senator Jake Garn, 3) NASA-JSC Shuttle Trainer, 4) Shuttle Crew Escape Team Member, 5) Shuttle Crew Escape Team / " Crew Survivability First", 6) STS-1 (first issue, x2), etc. An attractive and diverse lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295
Lot 1551		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Lot of Three Rare Patches. Lot of three different limited edition patches, framed with the a color photo of the consignor (12x11"). Included are an "Alan Rochford / NASA Crew Escape" rectangular patch (4x2"), a "Shuttle Crew Escape / Team Member" round patch (3.5") and a "Crew and Thermal Systems Division / NASA/JSC Engineering / Life Support, EVA, Thermal" patch (4"). These patches are almost never available to "civilian" collectors. Rare and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $94
Lot 1552		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Space Mission Patches. An interesting carton of embroidered patches, decals and lapel pins consigned by a long-time NASA employee. There are probably several hundred pieces in this lot. An interesting mix of material. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $510
Lot 1553		Shuttle Program, 1992, "1992 Astronaut Class (Group XIV)" Patch (4") Lot of the different including the patch and a NASA (?) 8x10" color glossy photo (on Kodak paper) of the patch. This patch has, as its central motif, the class emblem depicting the astronaut star and logo as designed by the seven original astronauts. This is shown in silver to symbolize the silver pin that the class members receive upon completion of their training. The border of the patch is composed of 24 gold stars, one for each member of the class. The flags of their countries of origin are also show. The "XIV" signifies that this is the fourteenth astronaut group selected by NASA and the "92" signifies that this is the class of 1992. These combine into 1492, the year of the first European voyage to the new world. A sailing vessel and the Space Shuttle, connected by a crescent plume, symbolize and commemorate 500 years of exploration (information compliments of www.mach25.nl). A scarce and seldom seen lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $35
Lot 1554		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Crew Patches. An interesting lot of about 100 Shuttle Crew/Mission patches/decals with minor duplication. These seem to be original patches with some seldom available to outsiders. Well worth a close look. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 1555		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Stainless Steel Spoon (6x1.25") This stainless steel spoon has "Shuttle" engraved on the front of the handle and the number "115" engraved on the back. There is a "Green" color dot attached to the front of the handle indicating that this spoon was assigned to the MS-2 crew member. This spoon was used in training. Consignor's COA is included. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $354
Lot 1556		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 that reads: "Camera Cover / 35mm / P/n 10108-10043-02". Numerous white velcro fasteners are affixed to fasten this cover to the actual cameras. The consignor purchased this cover as part of a lot of eight similar in a NASA auction. Photocopies paperwork included with the lot includes information stating that at least one of the covers in the lot FLEW on STS-80, 82 and 86, Unfortunately it can't be proven with cover this was as all were in one parts bag. Regardless, this cover will make a great addition to any collection or on a lucky camera. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $236
Lot 1557		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 that reads: "Camera Cover / 35mm / P/n 10108-10043-02". Numerous white velcro fasteners are affixed to fasten this cover to the actual cameras. The consignor purchased this cover as part of a lot of eight similar in a NASA auction. Photocopies paperwork included with the lot includes information stating that at least one of the covers in the lot FLEW on STS-80, 82 and 86, Unfortunately it can't be proven with cover this was as all were in one parts bag. Regardless, this cover will make a great addition to any collection or on a lucky camera. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 1558		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Access Badges. Lot of about 50 different with strength in the Shuttle Program. We also note some GEMINI badges, etc. ALSO included is a "bag" of buttons. Definitely a lot worth a close look. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $100
Lot 1559		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Astronaut "Nametags" (4x2") Lot of 25+ black leather nametags (x13 different) with velcro on back. Included are nametags for astronauts "R. Truly" and "C. Fullerton" (both 4x1"), "Tony England", "Joe England", "Bob Stewart", "Woody Spring", "Pinky" (x4), "Bob Overmyer", "Bill Nelson"," Mike Mullane", "Rick Hauck" (x4), "Don Lind", "Owen Garriott / NASA-JSC" (x2), "Roy Bridges", "Karol "Bo" Bobko", "Vance Brand" (x2), "T. K. Mattingly", and "Ox Van Hoften". All are in clean condition and were probably used in training. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $519
Lot 1560		Shuttle Program, 1995, "Close-Out Crew" Presentation (framed to 22x18") This unusual piece contains a picture of the closeout crew (signed by five of the seven members and showing a picture of the consignor), an Event cover with a "Close-out crew" cachet and with special 100th US Manned Space Flight cancel and a scarce "Astronaut Closeout Crew" patch. The frame was presented to Close-out Crew Leader Al Rochford "From your KSC Closeout Crew 1997". Attractive and unique. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295
Lot 1561		Shuttle Program, c1990s, Two Matching Retirement Plaques (each 16x20") These two plaques have identical photos of art in the center ("One Man's Lifetime" by Roland Powell). These obviously were intended to go as a pair as one has "From the Gang at the Photo Lab" in the center and the other just continues on from there. In all, there are about 45 different autographs and "Best Wishes" sentiments expressed on the plaques. The NASA-JSC "Gang" was a close knit group. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1562		Shuttle Program, c1990s, Retirement Plaque (16x20") This striking launch photo plaque was presented to "Dot" / Best Wishes from your VITT friends". It is signed by over 25 astronauts/friends including astronauts Gemar, Carter, Voss, Williams, Cameron, Low, Apt, Newman, etc. Attractive and clean. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $89
Lot 1563		Shuttle Program, c1990s, "Retirement Signed Plaque (16x20") This striking launch plaque is signed by over 35 people from the JSC Management Service, the Shuttle Program Office and others. These are the people from behind the scenes that really make the space program work. Some aging, but an attractive piece. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $83
Lot 1564		Shuttle Program, c1980s, NASA Mapping Photos. A diverse lot of 15+ glossy NASA color photos (on Kodak paper) in assorted sizes (up to 24x20"), mainly showing earth as seen from space. Striking detail. These were internal NASA photos that were not intended for public release. Mostly fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1565		Shuttle Program, 1988, "First Meeting of NASA/Italian Space Agency" (framed to 14.5x20") The meeting took place at the Eden Hotel in Rome on August 26, 1988. This montage includes a panorama photo of Rome and the dinner menu. The menu is signed by the 16 attendees including Thomas Moser (1st Space Station Program Director) and by James Odum (NASA Administrator for Space Station). An attractive piece, if a bit obscure for most collectors. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1566		Shuttle Program, c1980s, NASA "Official Astronaut Crew Insignias" (framed to 14.5x11.5") This striking piece of memorabilia has over 40 different crew lapel pins mounted against a black background. This limited edition cloisonne set even includes an STS-51L pin (the lost flight that included teacher-in-space, Christa McCauliffe). An attractive set. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 1567		Shuttle Program, c1990s, NASA Glossy Photos & Negatives. A clean lot that includes about 45 Johnson Space Center Shuttle glossy photos (Including STS-51L and Apollo 1) as well as about 8 NASA color negatives to similar photos. Attractive and unusually clean. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $54
Lot 1568		Shuttle Program, Balance of Collection. An interesting lot of medals and medallions. Included are a bronze Mercury 7 medallion by Metallic Arts in original box, a "First Step on the Moon" medallion by Franklin Mint (Sterling Silver), An Apollo 11 (Second Anniversary) medallion by the Manned Flight Awareness Program (containing metal carried on the flight), a 20th Anniversary of the First Lunar Landing medallion, a Spacelab medallion, a 25th Anniversary NASA medallion, and Shuttle medallions from STS-44, STS-56, STS-76 (x2), STS-102 (x2), STS-104 and STS-105. ALSO included is a 75th Anniversary of NACA medallion, and a Lenin Russian medallion. An interesting lot. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72
Lot 1569		Shuttle Program, c1962//1990s, Video Cassettes. Lot of 20 different tapes including both commercial, NASA and private. The lot includes everything from MA-6 through Shuttle flights. A nice lot containing a lot of info. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold