Lot 402
MA-9, 1963, Balance of Collection, An unusual lot consisting of pristine NASA "Press Release" sheets for Gordon Cooper's flight, a group of about 20 different 8x10" glossy photos of various USAF Generals associated with the Mercury Program, NASA booklets issued for MA-6, MA-8, and unofficial photos of the presentation ceremony where Ms. Toma was presented with a USAF "Superior Performance" certificate (dated 1961-1962). There is a nice group of Aerospace Corp black and white photos (4x5") also taken at the ceremony which show various USAF 'brass" chatting with Ms. Toma and/or Gus Grissom and Deke Slayton. ALSO included is a group of early "Space" jewelry including a gold-colored Mercury lapel pin (x2), a silver-colored Gemini capsule lapel pin (x3), a pair of gold-colored Gemini capsule earings, a gold-colored Gemini Program lapel pin, a multicolor enamel "Snoopy" brooch pin, etc. A nice lot in excellent overall condition.
Estimated Value $150 - 250
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| Realized $660 |
