Lot 1003
Apollo 15: (7) Outstanding Astronaut Autographs - Moonwalkers Jim Irwin & David Scott + CMP Al Worden and Sample LM Kapton Foil. Apollo 15 collection of seven (7) autographed pieces; Moonwalker Jim Irwin (1930-1991), a fantastic signed color photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the moon inscribed and signed "His Love From The Moon, Jim Irwin" (COA by Ken Havedotte) and a signed Apollo 15 cover. Irwin was tragically the first and youngest Moonwalker to die after suffering three serious heart attacks in a 20 year span. Moonwalker David Scott (born 1936), two signed covers, one celebrating Project Gemini and the other a cover with typed Hungarian text regarding flight specifics. Command Module Pilot, Al Worden (born 1932), three signed 8 x 10 stills one color portrait still in white space suit, one black and white still in white space suit and one black and white still of Saturn V rocket during take off, this with the inscription "Launch to The Moon! Al Worden Apollo 15." Finally, samples cut about the time of Apollo 15 of three large Kapton foil segments used to create a Kapton Thermal Blanket by layering like those flown to the moon that provided insulation around the descent and ascent engines of the Lunar Module all presented on a COA by Ken Havekotte. All eight pieces in excellent condition, with the Irwin photo especially fine. Estimate Value $650 - UP
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