Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 73

The Manuscript, Space & Collectibles Auction

Apollo Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 238		Apollo Program Beta Cloth Bag, It is impossible to determine if this bag was flown but it is a possibility. The consignor recalls one of the astronauts giving him the bag containing flown items to be prepared for presentation. The serial number printed on the front of the bag reads P/N SEB 12100090-301, S/N 1001. The bag measures 3 x 12 x 1 �". The flap is 5" with a snap closure. A very nice example of a beta cloth bag from the Apollo era. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 239		Rare "Apollo CSM Test Team" Lapel Pin., The pin is gold in color with "Apollo CSM" at the top and "Test Team" at the bottom of a globe with "Apollo" across the middle. These were undoubtedly scarce originally as they were probably only given to the Test Team members. They have undoubtedly been lost to collectors down through the years as this is the first we have seen in over 25 years of describing space memorabilia. A great find and a nice addition to any collection. Ex. the Michael Orenstein Estate Collection. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 240		Apollo Program, Hasselblad 70mm. Silver Film Magazine (3.25.x3.5x3.25") ID No. P/N SEF 33101018-301, S/N 1016. This film magazine has a magazine slide and two white velcro tape patrches on one end. Used, but good overall condition. This is the type of Hasselbad magazine used by the astronauts on the lunar surface as the silver color reflected heat better than the original dark leather magazine cover. An important find. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $646
Lot 241		Apollo Program, c1967//1971, 16mm. Color Film from Apollo Manned and Unmanned Flights, An unusual lot containing 16mm, color film from the flights of Apollo 4 (460 feet), Apollo 8 (460 feet of raw, possibly unedited footage with no sound track), Apollo 8 "Go for TLI" (600 feet). Apollo 10 (1100 feet), Apollo 11 (1100 feet), Apollo 12 (1100 feet), Apollo 13 (1100 feet) and Apollo 15 (1100 feet). All but the Apollo 8 raw footage have been edited with sound and are ex the NASA Public Relations Office. A nice lot, all in metal film canisters. We haven't screened any of the footage, so the buyer will have the opportunity for being the first in about 50 years to have this privilage. An unusual opportunity. Ex The Ludy Benjamin collection. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $540
Lot 242		Apollo Program, Hasselblad 70mm. Silver Film Magazine (3.25.x3.5x3.25") ID No. P/N SEF 33101018-301, S/N 1024. This film magazine has a magazine slide and two white velcro tape patrches on one end. Used, but good overall condition. This is the type of Hasselbad magazine used by the astronauts on the lunar surface as the silver color reflected heat better than the original dark leather magazine cover. An important find. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 243		Apollo Program, c1970s, NASA Nikon F4, 35mm. Film Back (P/N SED 33101575-301 (S/N 1029) 10.5x3.5x3.5") This Nikon film back appears to be one of the many variations of the F4 variety film back designed to hold 250 frames of 35mm. Kodak film. It is one of the earlier versions without the data back. We're not sure of the details on this piece, but it appears to be in excellent condition and may even contain film. This type of Nikon camera was used over the years by NASA personnel to shoot many of the NASA 8x10" pictures you see. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,353
Lot 244		Apollo Program, c1970s, NASA Nikon F4, 35mm. Film Back (P/N SED 33101575-301 (S/N 1027) 10.5x3.5x3.5") This Nikon film back appears to be one of the many variations of the F4 variety film back designed to hold 250 frames of 35mm. Kodak film. It is one of the earlier versions without the data back. We're not sure of the details on this piece, but it appears to be in excellent condition and may even contain film. This type of Nikon camera was used over the years by NASA personnel to shoot many of the NASA 8x10" pictures you see. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,353
Lot 245		Apollo Program, c1970s, NASA Nikon F4, 35mm. Film Back (P/N SED 33101575-301 (S/N 1031) 10.5x3.5x3.5") This Nikon film back appears to be one of the many variations of the F4 variety film back designed to hold 250 frames of 35mm. Kodak film. It is one of the earlier versions without the data back. We're not sure of the details on this piece, but it appears to be in very good condition and may even contain film. This type of Nikon camera was used over the years by NASA personnel to shoot many of the NASA 8x10" pictures you see (Note: the film advance dial has come off. The dial is included and the film back still appears to function.). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,292
Lot 246		Apollo Program, 70mm. Hasselblad Black Leather Film Magazine (3.5x3.5x3.5") with white stenciled ID No. SEF33101018-301, S/N 1022. Includes magazine slide. There is a small blue velcro patch on the film slide and various tape stains on the magazine. Similar magazines were is use by photographers throughout the Apollo Program era. A new unopened/boxed roll of 70mm film is included with this lot. Clean and scarce. Estimated Value $500 - 750 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $283
Lot 247		Apollo Program, c1970s, NASA Nikon F4, 35mm. Film Back (P/N SED 33101575-301 (S/N 1019) 10.5x3.5x3.5") This Nikon film back appears to be one of the many variations of the F4 variety film back designed to hold 250 frames of 35mm. Kodak film. It is one of the earlier versions without the data back. We're not sure of the details on this piece, but it appears to be in very good condition and may even contain film. This type of Nikon camera was used over the years by NASA personnel to shoot many of the NASA 8x10" pictures you see (Note: the film advance dial has come off. The dial is included and the film back still appears to function.). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,415
Lot 248		"Bell & Howell" Cine Camera Lenses., Lot of 14 lenses with 10 of them indicating "size 5", one "size 4.5" plus 3 others. A nice combination of sizes, 102mm, f4.5 / 51mm, f 3.5 / 70mm, f4 / 25mm, f 1.9 to name a few. Very mixed condition, but a good chance to add to your collection. Similar lenses were used by the photographers during the Apollo program. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 249		Three Larger Size Lenses., One by Cannon, TV Zoom lens (V6x18, 18-108mm, f1:1.6) in box, one Steinheil lens (1:1,5, f=75mm), one Cosmicar TV Zoom lens (12.5 - 75mm, 1:1.8, no.23285). The Cannon lens appears new; the other 2 are used but appear to be in good working condition. A good chance to add to your collection. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $800
Lot 251		Elgert, Wollensak and Elgeet Cine Camera Lenses, Lot of 6 lenses including 13mm, f:1.5 / 3", f2.9 / 1", f1.5 / 1", f1.9 / 17mm, f2.7. Very mixed condition but a good chance to add some nice lenses to your collection. Similar lenses were used by the photographers during the Apollo program. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 252		Balance of Lens Consignment., A mixture of 12+ well-known lens brands and sizes. Very mixed condition. Some will need work or may be used for parts. Similar lenses were used by the photographers during the Apollo program. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,107
Lot 253		Hasselblad -- Balance of Consignment, Four Hasselblad camera accessories 2 with Velcro patches indicating that they were used by NASA in training or likely flown. 1) Silver film magazine P/N SEF 33101018-301, S/N 1026. 2 Velcro strips on the body and one on the slide. A yellow 1992 sticker and blue 1995 sticker also affixed. (This magazine shows some corrosive discoloration / residue on the camera mount side and on the slide and needs cleaning / restoration.) 2) Silver film magazine pained black PN SEF 33101018-301, S/N 1038. 2 Velcro strips on the body, no slide. Unsure why this magazine was painted and paint is scrapped off in some places. 3) 2000F black Hasselblad film magazine, used and missing compartment cover. 4) 2000F silver Hasselblad film magazine casing. Plus a new roll of Fujicolor role of 220 film. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,199
Lot 254		Apollo Program, c1970s, Hasselblad 500EL/M Camera (6.5x3.5x3.5") This sleek, black camera is the forerunner of the same camera used, in modified condition, during the NASA era. This is a medium format, film SLR camera system. The "EL stands for "electric" and the "M" for "Modified". This camera has been also been modified to run powered by 9 volt batteries rather than the original, obsolete NiCad batteries. This is a composite camera consisting of the camera body (No. RH1323968), film back (UI310507), and a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8, f=80mm lens (No. No. 6388896). Included are a plastic "Front Lens Cap" (No.50385) and a Hasselblad "Rear Protective Cover" (No. 51063). Used, with minor defects. Guaranteed functional. A great addition to any camera collection. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 255		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 256		Apollo Program, Hasselblad 70mm. Silver Film Magazine (3.25.x3.5x3.25") ID No. P/N SEF 33101018-301, S/N 1015. This film magazine has two white velcro tape patrches on one end and no film slide. Some faults. This is the type of Hasselbad magazine used by the astronauts on the lunar surface as the silver color reflected heat better than the original dark leather magazine cover. An important find. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 257		Apollo Program, Hasselblad 70mm. Silver Film Magazine (3.25.x3.5x3.25") ID No. P/N SEF 33101018-301, S/N 1010. This film magazine has a magazine slide and two white velcro tape patrches on one end. Used, but good overall condition. This is the type of Hasselbad magazine used by the astronauts on the lunar surface as the silver color reflected heat better than the original dark leather magazine cover. An important find. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 258		Apollo Program, c1950/60s, Bolex-Paillard Viewfinders (An unusual lot of nine pieces including six marked H16/F25 (5.5x1") plus three that appear to be "Telephoto" viewfinders (5x1.25x1x.5"). All appear to be in various states of disrepair, but a great find if this is what you have been looking for. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 259		Eight pins and an Apollo 11 Medallion, Three NASA brass colored pins, 2 "Turtle Club" pins, a pair of sterling silver wings with 2 initials in the center that appear to be "S" and "V" (1 inch), a NASA tie tack, a 20th Anniversary pin with a diamond chip from Hughes Aircraft Company. Also an Apollo 11 medallion containing metal from "Columbia and Eagle". Ex. the Michael Orenstein Estate Collection. Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 260		Apollo Program, c1960s, "Soligor" Cine Camera Lenses, Lot of six lenses including the "25mm 1:1.4" (x2), the 50mm, 1:1.4 (x3) and the "50mm f:1.8" lenses. Very mixed condition, but a good chance to add to your collection. Similar lenses were used by the photograpers during the Apollo Program. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 261		FLOWN Manned Flight Awareness Medallions., Lot of 8 including Apollo 8 (2x), Apollo 11, ASTP (2x) plus STS 1, and a medallion commemorating the "Unity Node" flown on STS 88. Also included is a National Space Club medallion which includes "material from Apollo 8, 11, Skylab, ASTP and from an early rocket built and flown by Robert H. Goddard." These were generally distributed to contract employees as a "Thank You" for the work they did to make the flight a success. An attractive lot with some minor dings and rubs. Ex. the Astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Estate Collection. Estimated Value $125 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 262		Apollo 1, 1967, Original "Apollo Flight Crew Emblem" Crew Patch (3.5"), This is one of the genuine, "official" crew patches as given to Deke Slayton in his official capacity as Director of Flight Crew Operations by Apollo 1 crew member Gus Grissom prior to the fire in which the crew lost their lives. Included is a copy of two notes (originals on file) found with the patches in Slayton's Estate. One is of a NASA card reading: "Item: Apollo Flight Crew Emblem" / Part No. ACS 204 / Date Sept 19, 1966 / Quantity : 15 / Aug 1966" with two NASA. Ex. the Astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Estate Collection. Estimated Value $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 263		Apollo 1, 1967, Original "Apollo Flight Crew Emblem" Crew Patch (3.5"), This is one of the genuine, "official" crew patches as given to Deke Slayton in his official capacity as Director of Flight Crew Operations by Apollo 1 crew member Gus Grissom prior to the fire in which the crew lost their lives. Included is a copy of two notes (originals on file) found with the patches in Slayton's Estate. One is of a NASA card reading: "Item: Apollo Flight Crew Emblem" / Part No. ACS 204 / Date Sept 19, 1966 / Quantity : 15 / Aug 1966" with two NASA. Ex. the Astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Estate Collection. Estimated Value $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 264		Apollo 1 Flammability Test Teflon Lacing and Kapton Coated Wire � Mounted on a Descriptive COA, Following the Apollo 1 fire on 1/27/67 a series of flammability tests were conducted in the CM Boilerplate chamber. The Teflon Lacing and Kapton coated wire were 2 of the fire-resistant materials tested and then incorporated it the Apollo CM and LM spacecraft. These samples were from the original batch, some of which was used for testing. Both of 2 wire samples are 6" long and are affixed to the COA by the lacing. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 265		12 NASA Area Permit Badges � Apollo 6 through Apollo 17 (+4 stick-on decals), A complete set of manned Apollo mission permit badges. Each is incased in plastic with the missions clearly noted. A ringlet at the top allows for the wearer to attach it to a neck strap. The reverse reads "Property of the U.S. Government, issued for official use…" Also included are 4 stick-on decals which are seldom available. One for Apollo / Soyuz is triangular with 39-B in the center. Three others read "MISSION SUPPORT" � 1 each triangular, square and circular. How often can you acquire a complete set of Apollo badges all in very nice condition? Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 266		Apollo 1, 1967, Flamability Test Teflon Lacing and Kapton Insulation Samples, Lot of two different samples include a piece of Kapton covered twisted two-conductor wire (60+ inches) and a large piece of Teflon-coated Fiberglas tape (several feet worth). Both types of material passed testing and were later used in the Apollo and/or Shuttle Programs. Copies of Stuckey COAs are included with each piece. Attractive and interesting. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $66
Lot 267		9 NASA Mission Badges � Gemini, Skylab and Shuttle, A complete set of 4 Skylab mission badges. All encased in plastic with a ringlet in the top center. The Gemini 12 (the final Gemini mission) badge is similar to the Skylab badges but with a clip attached. 4 Shuttle "SUPPORT" passes are for STS 4 through 7 and each is in different color / made of paper. (The STS-4 pass is a bit wrinkled.) A nice selection. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 268		Apollo 1, 1967, Flamability Test Teflon Lacing and Kapton Insulation Samples, Lot of two different samples include a piece of Kapton covered twisted two-conductor wire (60+ inches) and a large piece of Teflon-coated Fiberglas tape (several feet worth). Both types of material passed testing and were later used in the Apollo and/or Shuttle Programs. Copies of Stuckey COs are included with each piece. Attractive and interesting. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 269		Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments, mounted in a clear Lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 6 / April 4, 1968 / Flown Heat shield Fragments / Last Unmanned Apollo Test Flight". Consignor COA included. Clean and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $234
Lot 270		Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments, mounted in a clear Lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 6 / April 4, 1968 / Flown Heat shield Fragments / Last Unmanned Apollo Test Flight". Consignor COA included. Clean and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $234
Lot 271		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 272		Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments, mounted in a clear Lucite slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that reads: "Apollo 6 / April 4, 1968 / Flown Heat shield Fragments / Last Unmanned Apollo Test Flight". Consignor COA included. Clean and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $234
Lot 273		Apollo 8 Flown U.S. and Illinois State Flags, Both flags were carried aboard the Apollo 8 Command Module (CM-103) and are mounted on parchment type paper (11 x 14"). The autographs of the crew, Frank Borman, James Lovell and Bill Anders are in the lower left quadrant and each are clear and bold (no fading). The page is inscribed "Carried on Board Apollo 8 First Lunar Flight 21 � 27 December, 1968." The American flag measures 4 1/8 x 5 7/8" and the state flag is a fraction of an inch smaller. The consignor, a NASA retiree was in part responsible for creating such displays when the crews returned to Earth. This display was assembled and autographed in 1969. Consignor's handwritten and signed COA is included. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,120
Lot 274		Apollo 9 Autographed Cover - Entire Crew, Attractive crew signed cover postmarked the day of launch "Kennedy Space Center March 3 AM 1969". There is an identical postmark across the bottom. McDivitt, Scott, Schweickart all signed around the mission emblem. Inside the envelope is an index size card printed with the "Apollo 9 Mission Profile". Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 275		Apollo 10 Launch Day Cover with Hand Drawn Pictures of Charlie Brown and Snoopy drawn by Charles Schultz (and autographed by Schultz), This Apollo 10 launch day cover has an official NASA-KSC cachet and is postmarked "Kennedy Space Center, FL May 18 1969". An Apollo 8 six cent stamp is affixed. Charles Schultz not only signed the cover but drew the pictures of Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Both of these characters became semi-official mascots for the mission because their names were used as the call signs for the Command Module and Lunar Module. The consignor was president of the KSC Philatelic Society. A very striking cover. Estimated Value $600 - 750 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 276		Apollo 10 crew signed photo., A beautiful B&W photo of the Apollo 10 Command Module photographed, under 3 fully deployed parachutes, as it nears splash down in the Pacific Ocean. The photo is autographed by John Young and Gene Cernan and inscribed "To Dick With Best Regards, Apollo 10 Crew". Framed in silver with a black matt the piece measures 12 x 16½". Michael enjoyed this photo in his office for many years. Ex. the Michael Orenstein Estate Collection. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 277		Apollo 10 Post Card Autographed by entire crew, Apollo 10 Post Card Autographed by entire crew Attractive picture postcard of the crew in their space suits standing in front of the Saturn V. Gene Cernan, John Young and Tom Stafford each autographed across their chest in clean, bold black ink. An additional 7 unsigned postcard with the same image are also included. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 278		Apollo 10 Crew Autographs, Tom Stafford, John Young and Gene Cernan all signed this piece of presentation board. The presentation board measures 2 � x 6 �". All are nice bold signatures and would go nicely with a piece of Apollo 10 memorabilia. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $114
Lot 279		Neil Armstrong Autograph, A clean sharp Armstrong autograph on a Belgium postage souvenir sheet. The postage stamp shows the Apollo 11 crew beneath an image of the moon. The date of their landing and duration of the EVA are noted. Armstrong has signed in the lower left. This autograph was obtained in the early 1970s by an employee who worked at NASA � Kennedy Space Center and was president of the KSC Philatelic Society. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 280		Neil Armstrong Autograph - Signed "Neil", A fun and interesting letter from "Neil" to a former coworker at NASA. Neil writes, "I was delighted to hear from you and learn that you are a grandmother, still working and well. I am finally retired (from the EDO Corporation) in May. They kicked me out for advanced senility". He goes on to say" I have given up signing stuff. Even old friends from NASA were selling autographs at auctions and on the Web. So just gave up. Nevertheless, enclosed is something for Ron…" So, in this rare case Neil did autograph an item for a friend and signed this letter "Neil". Estimated Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 281		Neil Armstrong Autograph - Signed "Neil", Another fun letter written by "Neil" to his former NASA coworker. Neil writes, "I had a very enjoyable flight with HOOT and he didn't crash once. I was impressed". Attached is a copy of a letter the consignor sent to Neil to which he was responding. That letter makes note of a photo taken of Neil hugging the consignor - that photo is also included. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 282		Buzz Aldrin Autograph and flown "Kapton" heat shield., A beautiful presentation piece combining 3 items related to Apollo 11, all double matted. An 8 x 10" portrait of Buzz Aldrin on the Lunar surface together with Aldrin�s autograph on a cancelled check and a piece of the Command Module Kapton foil. The Kapton polymide tape was part of the spacecraft�s thermal protection subsystem and as noted "was flown to the moon". This piece was removed from Command Module, Columbia after splashdown and was part of the personal collection of Buzz Aldrin. Overall size 13½ x 19". This presentation piece was one of the first that Michael Orenstein designed working directly with Aldrin. Ex. the Michael Orenstein Estate Collection. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $738
Lot 283		Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Flown flag, This flag measures 7 ½ x 12" and was flown to the Lunar Surface. The accompanying signed COA reads, "This American Flag (7 ½" x 12") was flown on Apollo 11 to the Lunar Surface aboard Lunar Module #5, "Eagle". This flag was given to me by the crew upon their return, and has been in my possession ever since." The consignor worked for NASA in procurement ordering designated items to be flown. He also worked with the crews upon their return and was often given mementos including this flag. There are 2 small holes in the upper left corner, in the blue field. This occurred while in storage for the past 40+ years. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $24,000
Lot 284		Original NASA Lithographs, 30+, 10 each of 3 different Apollo 11 images. Aldrin deploying lunar surface experiments. Aldrin next to the U.S. flag, and the official NASA prime crew photograph. All have a 10 cent First Man on the Moon Stamp affixed and cancelled on July 20, 1969. Also includes 2 Lithos of the Apollo 12 crew in front of the Lunar Module. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 285		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 286		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil (.5x.5") mounted in a clear Lucite cylinder (3x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XI / July 16-24 / 1969, Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil". Pristine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 287		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil (.5x.5") mounted in a clear Lucite cylinder (3x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XI / July 16-24 / 1969, Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil". Pristine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 288		Flown Apollo 11 Thermal Coating, The Kapton foil measures 1 x 1"and is presented in a Lucite disc 2 ½" diameter, 1" thick. The engraving reads "Apollo XI Mylar Command Module Thermal Coating" A very nice presentation. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360

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