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Lot 831 |
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1960s Mercury 7 Signed "The Astronauts" Book. Written by Martin Caidin, hardbound first edition (8.25x5") with dust jacket signed by all seven Mercury Astronauts on inside front page opposite cover. Bold early signatures of Alan B Shepard Jr, Virgil I Grissom, Walter Schirra, Donald K Slayton, John A Glenn Jr, Leroy S Cooper Jr and M. Scott Carpenter in either blue or black inks. In addition, under the seven astronaut signatures, there are two different cancelled stamp groupings: one cancelled on Jan 20, 1977, 10th anniversary of Grissom's death, and second Mar 20, 1976, 50th anniversary of the fueled rocket. Also includes the original purchase slip from dealer dated 11/3/1975 to the "Space Lady." Inscription on top appears to be in Shepard's hand. Book and jacket in good condition or better. Rare signed book.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex-the "Space Lady" collection.
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$1,380 |
Lot 832 |
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1962-63 Mercury Astronaut Signed Mission Booklets. Unusual group of four official reviews of flight folders, each SIGNED BY ASTRONAUT WHO PILOTED THE FLIGHT. Includes John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper and Wally Schirra. Very scarce group.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex-the "Space Lady" collection.
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$780 |
Lot 833 |
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1961 Mercury Astronaut Signed Aircraft Flight Reports. Five (5) Aircraft Flight Report And Maintenance Records (8x5.25") for astronauts Leroy Cooper, Wally Schirra, M. Scott Carpenter, Deke Slayton and Alan Shepard, respectively.This must have been part of their astronaut training at Langley AFB in Virginia. It is interesting to note that Slayton's report is marked as "No Flight." All are written in pencil including signatures that are clear and sharp. Actually each form, except for Slayton's, is signed twice. ALSO included is an Aircraft Discrepancy Work Record form (8x11") also filled out in pencil by ground support.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
Ex-the "Space Lady" collection.
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$455 |
Lot 834 |
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Mercury Astronaut (x4) Signed First Mercury Flight 25th Anniversary Program (5.5x8.5"). Program for Mercury Seven Foundation celebration of Alan Shepard's flight boldly signed by Gordon Cooper, Deke Slayton, Alan Shepard, Wally Schirra and also Betty Grissom. Signatures obtained in person by the "Space Lady" who attended the event.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Ex-the "Space Lady" collection.
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$264 |
Lot 835 |
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1960s & 70s Space Program Photos & Other Collateral. More than 100 assorted photos & lithos (8x10"), booklets and other paper ephmera with bulk of value in 18 oversized color photos (11x14") with images of Pre-Mercury, Mercury & Gemini Programs including images we have never seen before. Interesting and fine offering.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$2,340 |
Lot 836 |
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1962 Mercury Program Alan Shepard Signed "America's First Spaceman" Book. Bold signature of America's first man in space, Alan Shepard, below portrait on page opposite title page. Book and jacket in very good to fine condition.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex-the "Space Lady" collection.
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$418 |
Lot 837 |
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Flown Mercury Heat Shield - Manned Mission. This section of heat shield was removed from a manned Mercury spacecraft after it completed its' orbital mission. After recovery, the spacecraft was processed by NASA and several sections of the heat shield were removed. The sections were examined to determine their performance during the re-entry phase of the flight which heated the ablative material to temperatures exceeding 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The fiberglass composite material clearly shows the stress of re-entry on its charred exterior surface. (This piece was destined to be part of an acrylic display but was never used. It is unclear which of the 4 orbital manned flights this section came from.) Measures approximately 1" x 1". COA is included.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$160 |
Lot 838 |
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Flown Mercury Heat Shield - Manned Mission. This section of heat shield was removed from a manned Mercury spacecraft after it completed its' orbital mission. After recovery, the spacecraft was processed by NASA and several sections of the heat shield were removed. The sections were examined to determine their performance during the re-entry phase of the flight which heated the ablative material to temperatures exceeding 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The fiberglass composite material clearly shows the stress of re-entry on its charred exterior surface. (This piece was destined to be part of an acrylic display but was never used. It is unclear which of the 4 orbital manned flights this section came from.) Measures approximately 1" x 1". COA is included.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$180 |
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