Lot 850
John Glenn Typed Letter Signed Responding to Gentleman Appreciating His Prayers For His Flight but Asks For Prayers for the Other Astronauts. Typed letter signed dated February 20th, 1962 the day Glenn flew on Friendship 7. He writes to a Donald Fisher "Just dropping you a line before I take off into outer space. I am sure that with your prayers I will return to this Earth in good shape. If I do not return, please continue your prayers for the astronauts. Your good friend John, Lieut. Col. John Glenn Jr. Glenn has signed as John. Given the date, and evaluation of "John" this is in all probability secretarial as the letter was typed by initials "RW". But still a fine piece given the content with regards to Glenn's faith. Envelope was postmarked with First Day Issue cancellation from Cape Canaveral, so again, this may have been a piece written and postmarked to coincide with the launch and issue of Project Mercury 4¢ stamp. Letter was reviewed by Steve Zarelli who also felt this would have to be secretarial given the unlikely scenario of Glenn answering letters prior to rocketing into space. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Paul Richards Estate Auction, 1994 Goldberg Auctions.
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