Lot 9
Mercury Program, c1960, "We Seven" Autographed Book. Signed by the Mercury Seven astronauts, "Themselves" (1962, Second Printing, 352pp., hard without dust jacket). This copy is signed inside the front cover by Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper (red ink), Deke Slayton (blue ink), Alan Shepard and Scott Carpenter. The book is extensively foxed around the edges from having spent years in the consignor's library in Hawaii. ALSO included is an early 8x10" black and white photo (on Agfa film) of the consignor with THIS book on his lap and holding up EIGHT fingers, indicative of his being the unofficial 8th Mercury astronaut. A great piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the comedian Bill Dana/Jose Jimenez collection.
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