Lot 845
John Glenn Collection, Six Autographed Pieces Including an Outstanding U.S. Air Force Re-Strike from April 9, 1959, First 7 Astronauts Selected. John Glenn (1921-2016) boasting a career as a Marine Corp fighter pilot in WWII, China and Korea, a test pilot, then selected as part of the Mercury 7 by NASA, followed an impressive 25 years as Senator from Ohio, then against all odds, flew back to space at age 77 on Shuttle Discovery. Offered are six diverse pieces signed by Glenn. 1.) Favorite is an original re-strike photo issued by the U.S. Air Force of the Mercury 7 dated April 9, 1959 with official press information on verso, two signed covers, a reprint photo in his Mercury 7 space suit and a reprint from July, 1960 of desert survival training, Stead Air Force Base (closed in 1966) and a signed trading card. Estimated Value $500 - UP
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