Lot 336
COMPLETE Space Shuttle Cover Collection – Starts with Early Shuttle Activities, Includes ALT Flights and a Comprehensive Collection of All Shuttle Missions, STS-1 through, This is the most comprehensive Shuttle cover and photograph collection we have ever seen – 6 large binders filled with over 800 covers, 110 crew and mission photos, brochures, parking passes, information pieces on specific missions, and more. There are 6 covers and 2 photos with complete crew autographs + other numerous autographed items. Cover topics include, pre-ALT (engine tests, fuselage, wind tunnel tests, rollout, overland movement), ALT test flights (captive unmanned + manned, free flights, ferry, etc.), Shuttle launch, landing, tracking, payload, EVA, landing support, ferrying trips, Shuttle support flights and more.
In addition to the crew autographs, other covers are autographed by a variety of individuals including, technical advisors, principle investigators, payload specialists, ground support, station managers, etc.
Other highlights include: 2 Moffett Field Acces covers (scarce), a hand-painted cover by Bill Numeroff, numerous Challenger and Columbia memorial and commemorative covers and 108 mission decals.
The consignor worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab for 30+ years spanning the entire life of the Shuttle program. He was a Systems Engineer and worked closely with many crews and JPL programs.
There is just no way to describe every detail of this expansive and complete collection of over 1000 individual shuttle items …many of which are unique. A close look is strongly recommended.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,500
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| Realized $3,480 |
