Lot 823
1930s Robert H. Goddard Manuscript & Drawing. Untitled single sheet with technical notes on both sides and eight (8) drawings. Written in pencil on evenly brown paper (5x8"). One side numbered "6" and other side, "7." Drawings are rocket part depictions with one that seems to ba rocket engine valve. Noted in ink by Goddard's long time assistant and supervisor of construction, Nils Ljungquist: "R.H. Goddard/Sketch and memo/% Ntl 1973." Drawings and commentary seem to involve gas & water mixtures as well as chamber turbine. Mrs. Goddard and the "Space Lady" became friends. The "Space Lady" acquired this two sided page form Mrs. Goddard.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
Ex-the "Space Lady" collection.
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