Lot 616
Astronaut-Signed Apollo Retirement Plaque (16x20", framed to 21x17") The piece contains a black and white photo (13x10.5") of Pete Conrad on the lunar surface that he has inscribed: "To Bev: with much thanks for all your help" (signed "Pete" Charles Conrad, Jr. / CdrApollo XII". The surrounding white matte has been signed by Vance Brand, Rusty Schweickart, Dick Gordon, Ed Gibson, Don Lund, Paul Weitz, Ron Evans, Jack Schmitt, Gordon Fullerton, Don Peterson, Jerry Carr, Dave Scott, Karl Henize, W. Tornton, Gene Cernan, Jack Swigert, Charles Conrad, Deke Slayton (faded) James McDivitt (faded), Al Worden, Alan Bean, Jim Irwin, Bill Lenoir, Owen Garriott, John Young, Richard Truly, Jack Lousma, Joe Engle, Hank Hartsfield, Joe Allen, Bob Crippen, Fred Haise (faded), Stu Roosa and Bill Pogue". An inscription at the bottom of the matte reads: "To Beverly - Thanks from all of us here in Houston for all your help on Apollo - We enjoyed it more because of your effort". Some faults including soiling, but all but one or two of the autographs are fairly bold and sharp. A scarce early retirement plaque.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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