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Sale 88
The Manuscripts, Collectibles and Space Auction
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Lot 1012 |
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1970 Wernher von Braun signed cover. Bold signature of Wernher von Braun on pre-printed portrait envelope sent as a SASE to Dr. von Braun by the consignor in 1970. Very fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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| Realized
$252 |
Lot 1013 |
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1940s-60s von Braun team member Hans Hosenthien papers. Seven (7) original papers, 5 handwritten, by German & US rocket scientist, Hans Hosenthien, who was part of Wehrner von Braun's team both in Germany (Peenemuende V2 rocket center) and USA. Technical in nature, written in pencil, containing graphs, exposition & mathematical calculation in both German and English.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized
$252 |
Lot 1014 |
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1964 Wehrner von Braun's MSFC working paper. One typed page from Ernst Stuhlinger to von Braun upon which von Braun highlights parts and signs with his famous "B" in pencil below. Test refers to SA-10 payload and increase in SRT budget. Ernst Stuhlinger COA included.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized
$144 |
Lot 1015 |
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1971 Atlas-Agena last rocket launch souvenirs. Six (6) "The Perfect Souvenir" cards, 6"x4½", bearing three key chains, two tie clips and one pin all containing material from the 'skin' or outer shell of the last Atlas-Agena missile launched on Dec 4, 1971 at the Cape, pad 13. Missile carried 'SPY-IN-THE-SKY SATELLITE.'. One item per card with each card bearing information attached to reverse side. Cards are aged and soiled but most unusual rocket collectibles.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| Realized
$78 |
Lot 1016 |
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Jupiter rocket inside protective insulator sample. Unflown irregularly shaped protective insulator from interior of rocket, 2"x1½" max size. Comes from 1st stage. Ken Havekotte COA included.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$96 |
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