Lot 808
Mercury Space Program, Collection of 7 Autographs by Glenn, Schirra, Shepard and Cooper. Project Mercury was the first human space flight program of the United States, running from 1958 through 1963 with the intent of putting the first man into Earth's orbit and return safely. Offered is a collection of autographs by 4 of the 7 original pioneers and with photos and other vintage commemoratives. 1.) John Glenn a cut signature from a TLS on cardstock signed in black fountain pen ink signed "J H Glenn, Jr." with "Best Regards typed above signature Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Marine Corps. NASA Astronaut. typed below. Also a signed 3 x 5 card with a commemorative postal stamp of Glenn from the Republic of Maldives affixed. Pair of signatures complimented with an 8 x 10 early portrait of Glenn in snappy bow-tie, a commemorative cover and a vintage point of sale for 4 cent Mercury stamp. 2.) Wally Schirra a signed Space Shots trading card, a fine autographed 8 x 10 NASA photograph, with an additional 4 x 5" black and white photo (with printed signature) 3.) An autographed 10th Anniversary cover for Freedom Seven with canceled Project Mercury 4 cent stamps from Kennedy Space Center, coupled with a dedication program of the stamp and a long postcard of MR 3 manned launch 5/5/61. 4.) Two autographs of Gordon Cooper, one a signed black and white 8 x 10 signed "Gordon Cooper Faith 7" dated 1968 and a very early aircraft report signed "Leroy G. Cooper" from 1961. All the signatures and other pieces in excellent condition. Estimate Value $250 - 500
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