Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 66

The Manuscript, Space, Stamp & Collectibles Auction

Shuttle Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 561		Shuttle Program, 1982//1998, FLOWN Flags and Patch, Lot of five different including a US flag (6x4") mounted on an 11x8.5" presentation certificate and FLOWN on STS-4; a triangular "Space Shuttle" patch mounted on an 11x8.5" presentation certificate and FLOWNon STS-44; an "Apollo 11 / 25th Anniversary" flag(6x4") mounted on a presentration certificate (11x14") and FLOWN on STS-65; a "Shuttle-MIR" bilingual flag (6x4") mounted on a presentation certificate and FLOWN on STS-91 and a "United States" flag (6x4") mounted on a presentation certificate and FLOWN on STS-95. All certificates are. stained and battered, but the pieces are legitimate examples of flown memorabilia. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 562		Shuttle Program, 1995/2001, Shuttle & MIR Crew-Signed Presentation Plaque (12x17") This English-language plaque is crew signed by nine different Shuttle crews (STS-71, 74, 76, 79, 81, 84, 86, 89, 91) and eight different MIR crews (18-25). These crews represent the "Phase 1 US/Russian Program" of the joint flights. The description on the plaque reads, in part: "Those of us who have worked together to conduct the joint missions between our nations recognize the significance these flights hold for the future of human spaceflight exploration…". ALSO included is an unsigned plaque as prepared at the consignor's direction. A photocopy of his NASA Publications and Graphics Work Request is inclosed. It reads, in part"…Design & Prepare a layout for the attached list of flights and a place for the crews to sign them in space…". We can find no proof that they were actually signed in space, BUT, we can say that this signed piece is absolutely unbelievably striking. It may never have been distributed as the consignor has stored this piece in the original box as received from the Graphics Department. All the autographs are boldly signed with only minimal rubbing. This piece will be the highlight of any collection. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500, Ex. the Donald Puddy Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,640
Lot 563		Shuttle Program, 1995/2001, Shuttle & MIR Crew-Signed Presentation Plaque (12x17") This Russian-language plaque is crew signed by nine different Shuttle crews (STS-71, 74, 76, 79, 81, 84, 86, 89, 91) and eight different MIR crews (18-25). These crews represent the "Phase 1 US/Russian Program" of their joint flights. The description on the plaque reads, in part: "Those of us who have worked together to conduct the joint missions between our nations recognize the significance these flights hold for the future of human spaceflight exploration…". ALSO included is an unsigned plaque as prepared as the consignor's direction. A photocopy of his NASA Publications and Graphics Work Request is inclosed. It reads, in part"…Design & Prepare a layout for the attached list of flights and a place for the crews to sign them in space…". We can find no proof that they actually WERE signed in space, BUT, we can say that this signed piece is absolutely unbelievably striking. It may never have been distributed as the consignor has stored this piece in the original box as received from the Graphics Department. All the autographs are boldly signed with only minimal rubbing. This piece is virtually identical to the previous lot except for it being printed in Russian. This piece will be the highlight of any collection. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500, Ex. the Donald Puddy Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,880
Lot 564		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 $750 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 565		Shuttle Program, c1970s, "Space Shuttle Orbiter and Boeing 747 Carrier Aircraft" Model (27x24") This classic Rockwell International 1:100 scale model of the white Shuttle Orbiter with "Boattail" is mounted on top of a silver Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. There is a metal descriptive plate attached to the model's rectangular wooden base (9x6"), The cargo bay of the Shuttle opens to display the empty interior. The model is soiled, but has only minor damage. An important, classic shuttle contractor's model that we have not seen before. Estimated Value $500 - 750 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,040
Lot 566		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 $500 - 750, Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 567		Shuttle Program, c1970s, Mahogany Shuttle Model (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 $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 568		Shuttle Program, c1970s, Mahogany Shuttle Model (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 $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 569		Shuttle Program, "Enterprise" Scale Model (5x11") This Philippine 1/200 scale model is mounted on a round 5" wooden base with descreptive decal. Attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details	Realized $42
Lot 570		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Mission Patches, Lot of eight different "Manufacturer Sample" mission patches (assorted size) as sent to Director of Crew Operations Donald Puddy by H/P Enterprises of Lompoc, CA as examples of their work. We note patches from "NOAA-J", "FAST", "Hitchhiker", "Special Payloads Division", "SAMPEX", etc. patches included in the lot.These patches were all in the same sealed plastic pouch as received (included, but opened for photography and lotting). All have an H/P Enterprises label attached to the back. We can't determine if these are in issued form or not. A note enclosed in the pouch rea: "Some of our recent NASA work". A great opportunity for the patch collector to acquire patches from the original source. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. the Donald Puddy Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 571		Shutle Program, c1981, Shuttle (& Other) Patches, Lot of 10+ different. We note STS-90, STS-95, etc., as well as a NASA patch (3"), a "Meteor" mission patch and a "Camp Space Center, Houston" patch. An interesting lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 572		Shuttle Program, Undated, Deke Slayon Handwritten Draft Letter, A five page handwritten letter "To: CA / From: LA-15 / Subject: Flight Terst Philosophy & Progression". This letter is hard-hitting and to the point, expressing Slayton's disagreements very bluntly. The opening paragraph reads: "It has become painfully evident in recent weeks that your organization has become a major impediment to the logical progression of the STS flight test program…" (and concludes:) "As a final effort to be constructive, I suggest you go back and review how we got to the moon in 1969 with Apollo 11. My guess is your current aggressive management techniques might have made it happen by 1979, with some luck." Although not signed, Slayton's handwritting and style are evident proof of the originality of this letter. Fascinating reading. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 573		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 $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 574		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 $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $42
Lot 575		Shuttle Program, c1980s, Astronaut-Signed Lithographs, Lot of 45+ individually signed NASA 8x10" color lithographs, most with Shuttle astronaut inscriptions. ALSO about 30 or so Mercury/Gemini/Apollo autopen-signed lithographs, a couple of signed books (Mike Mullane, Neri), presentation pieces, etc. Mostly fine condition, but some faults, but definitely worth close viewing. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 576		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 577		Shuttle Program, Undated, Shuttle Lithograph by Edward Walby (14x22") This limited lithograph (528/1000) by artist Edward Walby is striking and dynamic. Pencil signed and shrink-wrapped on cardboard with a rumpled lower left corner. ALSO a souvenir pack of ASTP cigarettes with bilingual soft wrapper. A nice lot. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $61
Lot 578		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 $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 579		STS-1, 1981, FLOWN Sterling Silver Robbin's Medallion (No. 83F, 35mm.) The edge is engraved with the medallion number (83), the letter "F" indicating that this medallion was flown and the word "Sterling". The reverse of the medallion is engraved with the launch and landing dates of the flight. The medallion is contained in its original blue plastic case with an "83" sticker attrached to the reverse. Flown medallions are seldom available. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,000
Lot 580		STS-1, 1981, FLOWN U.S.Flags, Lot of two different including a US Flag (6x4") on a presentation certificate (8x10", soiled) FLOWN on STS-1 and a a similar US Flag (6x4") on a presentation certificate (11x8.5", lightly toned) FLOWN on STS-4. A nice pair. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 581		STS-51I, 1985, "Official & "Unofficial" Mission Patches, Lot of two different including the issued "Engle/Covey/Lounge / Fisher / Van Hoften patch AND the "1st Mission Franco-American, CNES / Baudry/ NASA" patch. Also matching decals to each AND a signed small photo signed by Baudry. An unusual lot. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $36
Lot 582		STS-27, 1988, FLOWN "Mission Control" Patches, Lot of two similar patches including a 4" embroidered patch and an 11" embroidered patch. Each patch is in its original clear plastic sealed envelope with its NASA ID number inside. A 1988 NASA original letter to the Director, Flight Crew Operations (the consignor) confirms that both patches were flown on the flight. Their original NASA transmittal envelope is also included. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Donald Puddy Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 583		STS-28, 1989, NASA Crew-Training Color photos on the KC-135, A lot of about 25 different NASA 8x10" color glossy photos (on Kodak paper). The enclosed "Stuckey" COA reads, in part: "Prior to the classified STS-28 US Department of Defense mission, the Shuttle Crew received training on photographic activities on the NASA KC-135 reduced gravity aircraft….I constructed the training props used on the KC-135 flight, and participated in the training exercise. Since the STS-28 was a classified mission, all activities prior to the flight, included training, was classified. The attached NASA photographs of the training exercise on the KC-135 were classified as SECRET until after the STS-28 Shuttle flight was completed, then the photographs were declassified. About half of the photographs show the crew training on the use of the equipment and the remaining photographs show the crew enjoying the reduced gravity environment". An interesting lot. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 584		STS-34, 1989, FLOWN "Project Galileo" Flag (4x6", framed to 12x14.5") This flag is mounted on an unusual multicolor presentation sheet that reads, in part: "In appreciation of your contributions to the Galileo Project and its successful launch, Herb Simon is presented with this certificate and special edition flag which was flown aboard STS 34, Atlantis". Attractive and quite unusual. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details	Realized $90
Lot 585		STS-41, 1990, FLOWN "Ulysses" Flag (4x6", framed to 12.75x16") mounted on an unusual presentation multicolor sheet that reads, in part: "This Ulysses flag was flown aboard shuttle Discovery, STS-41, October 6, 1990. Discovery carried the Ulysses spacecraft into a low earth orbit on the first leg of it's historic journey around Jupiter and over the poles of Saturn". A striking and seldom seen flag and presentation. There are printed crew signatures below. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details	Realized $90
Lot 586		STS-41, 1990, FLOWN "United States" and "Ulysses" Flags (each about 4x6", framed to 15.5x12.5") mounted on an unusual multicolor presentation sheet that reads, in part: "In recognition of contributions made to the Ulysses mission launched October 6, 1990 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration awards this United States flag and patch flown aboard STS-41 to Herbert Simon". There are NASA printed autographs below. Attractive and seldom available. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details	Realized $156
Lot 587		STS-44, 1991, Signed Training Photo (14x10") A color photo of centrifuge training that is signed in red by Hennricks, Runco, Boss and Hennen as well as by Reightler (STS-48). Some photo faults, but an unusual photo. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold