Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 66

The Manuscript, Space, Stamp & Collectibles Auction

Mercury Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 367		Mercury Program, c1960s, Mercury 7 Autographs (22x18") This unusual presentation piece features a "Directorate of Mercury (SSVM) Launch Vehicles" color photo (13x10") on a presentation board with the inscription: "For Marie Toma - Best Wishes from the Mercury Astronauts". The piece is signed at the bottom by Gordon Cooper, D. K. Slayton, Alan Shepard, Scott Carpenter, J.H. Glenn, Jr., Wally Schirra and Gus Grissom". The Schirra and Shepard autographs are slightly lighter than the others. A rare presentation piece we have not seen before. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,920
Lot 368		Mercury Program, c1959, Mercury 7 Autographed Photo, An early, classic 8x10" black and white glossy photo signed by Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Walter W. Schirra, Jr., J. H. Glenn, Jr., Gus Grissom, M. Scott Carpenter, Donald K. Slayton and Leroy G. Cooper, Jr. All are early autographs. UNFORTUNATELY, the Grissom autograph is waterstained and the top of the photo has been mangled in storage. This is still an important piece of history. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 369		Mercury Program, c1960, Carpenter, Cooper & Schirra Autographs, on each of six similar NASA 8x10" color lithographs of the Mercury 7 astronauts standing alongside an F-102 jet. This is a famous Mercury 7 photo. Some minor edge wrinkles on most, but a clean and attractive lot. Estimated Value $500 - 750, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 370		Mercury Program, 1959, Mercury Astronaut-Signed Lithograph (framed to 8x10", glued to card backing). Removed personally from the wall in Haney's den, this classic photo is signed by all of the Mercury astronauts including M. Scott Carpenter, Leroy Cooper, Jr, J. H. Glenn, Jr, Virgil I Grissom (very faded), Walter Schirra, Jr, Alan B Shepard, Jr (faded) and Donald K. Slayton (faded). Haney's typed description of the photo, on the glass of the frame reads: "Original seven astronauts reported for duty June 1959. This is First formal picture taken at Langley AFB late summer or early fall 1959. The lithograph is also signed by Robert Gilruth (Head of the Space Task Group and Walter c. Williams (Chief of the NACA High-Speed Flight Station which was absorbed into NASA on October 1, 1958). An important historic photo despite faults. Estimated Value $350 - 500, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 371		Mercury Program, c1960s, "Deke Slayton's "Astro Affairs" Notebook, This stenographer's, spiral bound, notebook has about 20 pages of handwritten pencil notes made by Deke, part "musings" and part an initial attempt to organize the original Astronaut Office. The cover of the notebook is labeled: "Astro Affairs / Organization of 1st Astronaut Office". Some of the notations are organizational and relatively mundain such as: "Philosophy - 1) No training which is primarily using troops as experimental subjects. 2) Concentrate on Operations - systems will come from associating with hardware designs…". Others are more illuminating such as: "Major Project Areas requiring pilot coverage, a) Apollo - generally - Al, b)Gemini - generally - Gus, 3) Systems Integration / Cockpit Layout - all - John, d) Boosters - all - Wally, e) Mercury - generally - Gordo, f) Guidance & Nav - all - Scott, g) Ops. Coord - Deke, etc."Some other notations include: "Desired additions by completion of MA-8 & prior to new troops arriving - 1) Adequate Office Space with desks, chairs,…4) Policy decision on public appearances. Personally believe all should be as grp except for current flt crew…". Although containing nothing concerning the astronauts directly, this notebook is a very important document that allows the reader to look over the shoulder of the man who literally created the shape and form of the Astronaut Office and the Astronaut Corps. Excellent overall condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,040
Lot 372		Mercury Program, 1962, Glenn, Carpenter & Schirra, 33 1/3 mm. Records, Each 6" record is in its original paper jacket with printed flight information and a picture of the astronaut. A Ward Botsford, VP, Vox Productions, NY is stapled to Schirra's record. ALSO included is a 3.5" multicolor metal "button" that reads: "Hurrah for Schirra / 6 Orbitrs around the Earth". All of the pieces are rare (we haven't seen the records in years) and in unusually excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 373		Mercury Program, 1961, "Monkey" Photographs, An unusually large lot of NASA 8x10", black and white glossy photos, all depicting space pioneer Chimps "HAM" (MR-2, x20) and "ENOS" (MR-5, x11) and the Squirrel Monkeys (x15). It is unusual to find this many of these popular photos in one group at one time. A three page article by the consignor about the space Chimps is also included as are 25+ different 70mm. NASA color negatives of Chimp photos. The lot is in somewhat mixed condition, but a a nice addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $990
Lot 374		Mercury Program, 1960, Jupiter Rocket Launch Explosion Photos, Lot of four sequential black and white photos (each mounted on thick card)and showing sequential pictures of the launch at +2, +4, +6, and +8 seconds after launch. The rocket launched with a defective guidance system. It tipped over and blew up in 8 seconds after launch. These photos probably used by the consignor during a news briefing at the time. Rare and seldom seen today. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 375		Mercury Program, 1961, Letter from Jerrie Cobb to NASA re "Women in Space" (7x10", wrinkled) Dated February 9, 1962, this letter is addressed to James Webb, Administrator at NASA and starts off with: "Re the attached wire service story, obviously the Soviet Union does not objecxt to women in space---Why does NASA? We have had repeated warnings that they will put the FIRST woman in space and it breaks my heart that NASA cannot see the importance of such a scientific feat until Rusian accomplishes it…". This original letter is accompanied by an unsigned carbon of a more extensive letter to Hiden Cox, Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs sent in response to his letter to her of 31 January. These are important letters as the story of why NASA didn't consider women as astronauts (even after they passed/exceeded men in Mercury Program evaluations) has never been fully explained. Ms. Cobb was a famous woman aviatrix and one of the "Mercury 13" women who underwent, and passed, the physical and psychological evaluations that were used in choosing the first seven Mercury astronauts. As the testing was not done as part of a NASA program, the results were discounted by NASA. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,800
Lot 376		Mercury Program, 1963, Paul Haney's Handwritten Notes re JFK Assassination (5x8") These three pages of handwritten notes are marked on the outside: "Notes taken in MSC Office, 11/22 (1963) on JFK attack / P. H.)". At the time, Haney was the Public Affairs Officer for the Manned Spaceflight Center (now Johnson Manned Spaceflight Center). His notes read: "Motorcade in downtown Dallas - huge crowds / Mrs K. between Gov. and Pres. / Window overlooking parade route / covered by trees / witnesses saw man with gun in window / heard shots / lay down on pavement / Parkland Mem. Hosp. / Got blood transfusion / 1:10 very serious condition. / Connally to oper. room - Pres. in emergency room / WBAP-TV Ft. Worth 1:15 suspect taken, early 20s, pro. innocence / Pres. is surrounded / we prayerfully hope the Pres. will survive / the life of great pres. will be spared / 1:23 last rites administered / 1:32 - 2 priests say he is dead - no confirmation / AP Flash / 1:33 Confirmed. K (?) died at 1p.m. / ??? died 25 mins. after attack". And the world stood still!! Most of us remember where we were when this occurred. Do you? Did you take notes? This writer was in Washington, DC at the Armed Forces Inst. of Research at Walter Reed at the time. Needless to say the silence, and uncertainty regarding the future, was profound. These notes are an important window into history from a professional trained to record the important and to transmit it to the world. And yes, this epic event DID change the course of American Space History. A great addition for any collector. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 377		Mercury Program, c1960s, Small Iron Meteorite (2.76 oz). This small iron meterorite was acquired by the consignor somewhere during his travels. It has a nice patina and compact size. A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $114
Lot 378		Mercury Program, c1970s, Autographed Retirement Plaque (framed to 21x17.5") This plaque has a multicolor photo montage in the center (slightly faded) showing about 20 photos of various aspects of Range operations. The shield in the center of the montage reads: "Eastern Test Range". This range is the American Rocket Range that supports missile and rocket launches from the two major launch areas located at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center and also provides support for Ariane launches from the Guiana Space Center and for launches from the Wallops (Island) Flight Facility. The board around the plaque is signed by over 40 different co-workers. A brass plaque at the bottom of the plaque reads: "Good Luck Waldo / Lockheed". The piece is showing its years, but is an early classic piece of memorabilia that is rarely seen today. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details	Unsold
Lot 379		Mercury Program, c1960s, Important & Interesting Documents, About 30+ documents from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, all relating to the Mercury Program, but not fitting into any neat pigeonhole. These documents shouldn't be lost as they provide an inside look at what was going on as the Program developed from its earliest days. If they were good enough for the consigor to have saved for 50 years, they should be good enough for you, the collector, to give them a home. Usual mixed condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $336
Lot 380		Mercury Program, 1979, "20th Anniversary Reunion" Desk Display (10x7") This striking wooden desk display has a metal descriptive plaque on top that reads: "20th Anniversary Reunion / Mercury Astronauts / April 9, 1979" and a similar plaque at the bottom that reads: Deke Slayton". There may have only been seven of these plaques made - just for the astronauts". Minor faults, but a rare piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details	Unsold
Lot 381		Mercury Program, c1960s, Deke Slayton's "Deputy Sheriff" Badge and Leather Wallet (2x2") inset into a 4.5x2.5" black leather case with embossed "Sheriff J. B. Kline's name (Sheriff 1961-1980) at the bottom. The outside of the case reads: "Galveston Sheriff Department". The silver badge, mounted inside the wallet, reads: "Deputy Sheriff / Mounted Posse /Harris County /D. K. Slayton". Unique and a great piece of early space history. All of the Mercury astronauts received a similar type honorary badge - and most needed them to get out of speeding tickets in their corvettes. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 382		Mercury Program, 1959, Deke Slayton Personal Checks, Lot of two similar checks written against the Bank of America, Lancaster Branch in 1959. One, dated 3 April, was paid to the Wright-Patterson Officer's Open Mess was used 6 days before the April 9th Press Conference at which the Mercury 7 astronauts were introduced to the world. The other, dated 14 April, has a blank payment line. An attractive pair that framed a momenteous time in his life. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $66
Lot 383		Mercury Program, c1960, "Space Passport" (3x5") This pristine "General Dynamics Astronautics" space passport is a humerous, yet classic relic of the early days of space. Included is the passport itself, plus an "Additional Visa" pages booklet. Only a few "visas" are attached to the original passport. These include "Translunar Navigator Test" and "Astronaut Qualification Test" (both undated and stapled to the same page, "Project MA-5" (First Atlas-Mercury Earth Orbit by Chimp - dated Nov 29, 1961), "Visa for Planet Mercury" (violet handstamp), "Project Mercury First U.S. Manned Orbital Fight" (dated Feb 20, 1962), "May 5, 1961, First U.S. Manned Suborbital Launch" (violet handstamp), Dec 18, 1958 Project Score, First Atlas in Orbit, First Human Voice from Space" (red handstamp), Atlas Ranger, First U.S. Spacecraft to the Moon" (Apr 26, 1962) plus five additional handstamps/visa labels. IN ADDITION, there are eight additional labels, duplicates of those mounted in the "passport" AND four additional labels, still in their original General Dynamics Astronautics mailing cards (1963-1964). These do not duplicate those in the passport. The passport itself fits into its original General Dynamics black plastic "wallet" which also contains an unused 1962 calendar on one side. All items are in pristine condition as as originally received. We have seen "passports" before, but they are rare. Finding one in pristine condition liked this is unheard of. While a "fun" item, this is a classic space items in its own right. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 384		Mercury Program, 1961, "Astronaut Selection" Notes/ PR Drafts, An interesting lot that includes two pages of a handwritten "Astronaut Selection" press release draft on yellow legal pages (ratty at the bottom), a two page draft PR copy showing corrections and marked in green: "See rewrite" and a February 7, 1961 Space Task Group carbon copy of a letter re Mercury Astronaut Television Appearance. All of these are stapled together. ALSO included is a two page original press release: "Astronauts Selected for Initial Mercury Manned Flights" that seems to be an update of the draft on yellow legal pages. An interesting lot that predates the announcement of the Mercury astronauts being named. Usual mixed condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 385		Mercury Program, 1963/1964, Lot of Four Different Documents, including 1) "Astronaut's Pay Scale" (January 1963, 2pp.), 2) "John Glenn Retirement" Press Release (1/16/64, 1pp., notated), 3) "Alan Shepard Retirement" Press Release (4/13/64, 1pp., notated) and 4)" Apollo Astronaut Health Problems" (a 2pp. article by the consignor re Apollo crew illnesses prior to flight). These are all copies of one kind or another, but it would be a shame if their information were lost. Great reading. Estimated Value $100 - 150, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $36
Lot 386		MR-3, 1961, Alan Shepard Presentation Photo (9.5x11", on card 10x14") This early form of presentation piece is inscribed in ink: "To Paul Haney with ?? personal regards - Alan B. Shepard, Jr. / 5/5/61". Haney has added his familiar descriptive adhesive label at right: "May 5, 1961. Alan Shepard upon return of the first manned 15-min. space flt, MR-III. He landed about 300 miles East of the Cape". Although the color recovery photo is somewhat faded, this is a historic piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $500 - 750, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 387		MR-3, 161, "Public Information Operating Plan", A 35+pp. stapled Official Use report by Paul Haney, MR-3 Mercury Information Manager and John A. Powers, MR-3 Mercury Information Project Manager discussing how various aspects of the dissemination of flight information would be handled. Extensively notated and with related information (including a telegram, a memo, etc) inserted. The cover of the report is signed in blue by Robert Gilruth. Extensively soiled and with some bent pages, but a great behind-the-scenes look at the first US manned spaceflight. Historical documents from this flight just weren't saved at the time. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 388		MR-3, 1986, "25th Anniversary of the "Flight of Freedom 7", This Anniversary of America's First Manned Orbital Flight was a major event for the nation and for the Mercury Seven Foundation (now the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation). Founded in 1984 by the six surviving members of America's original Mercury Seven, this was the first event (held in Los Angeles, on May 5, 1986) to really put the Foundation on the map of America's consciousness. Included in this lot are 1) the original Event Program with limited edition lithograph cover (No. 76/250) by artist Robert Peak (He did the promotional artwork for "West Side Story" (1961), "My Fair Lady" (1975), "Camelot", "Rollerball", the first six "Star Trek" films, "Superman" (1978)," In Like Flint" and "Apocalypse Now"). The original artwork for Program cover lithograph was auctioned at the 25th Anniversary Event (hosted by Bob Hope) for $21,000. This copy of the Program is autographed on the title page by Alan Shepard, 2) the printed invitation to the Event from President and Mrs. Reagan and the Mercury Seven Astronauts in an envelope addressed to Major and Mrs. Donald Slayton, 3) a second, more ordinary Event program with a different cover showing the Freedom Seven capsule during reentry (stained (coffee?)) and 4) a two-page printed program for a similar event held at the National Aviation Hall of Fame, USAF Museum, Dayton, Ohio on July 25th, 1986). A great group from one of the original sponsors of the Event. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 389		MA-5, 1961, Chimp "Enos" Publicity Photo, This 8x10" black and white photo depicts Enos prior to his departure. MA-5 was designed as a close approximation of the upcoming MR-6 manned orbital mission. Enos (Hebrew for "man") was successfully orbited for 2 orbits around the earth and proved that the Mercury spacecraft was qualified to carry a human into orbit. Photos from this flight are rarely available. This one was hanging on the consignor's den wall. Other included framed items from the consignor's den walls are a 1966 Mission Control photo (No. S-66-24572, faded, faults) with Gene Kranz and the consignor identified by added labels and a 1969 color photo (faded, faults) of the consignor shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth during the dedication of the new ITV studio in London. The consignor worked there after leaving NASA and did color commentary of Apollo X-XVII for them. An attractive and historic trio of classic pictures. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 390		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 391		MA-6, 1962, John Glenn Inscribed Launch Photo (framed to 11x14") This color photo reads: "4/5/62. My best regards to Jame and Paul and many thanks for all the help - There was a little interest up front when this picture was taken - I assure you. Good picture! (signed) J. H. Glenn, Jr. / St. Col. USMC / Mercury Astronaut". Minor rubs through parts of the inscription but unusual and unique. Paul Haney was NASA News Director from 1960-1962 and went on to become the "Voice of Mission Control". Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 392		MA-6, 1962, McDonnell "Lucite" Paperweight (3x.6") This clear, round, crudely molded lucite paperweight is marked "McDonnell / 20 February 1962" and contains a 4c Project Mercury stamp. The stamp is marked on the reverse: "Issued on Successful Completion of 3 World Orbits by Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr." This is the first time we have seen this paperweight in over 30 years of handling memorabilia. That must say something about the rarity of this piece. Minor faults, but a great classic piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 393		MA-6, 1962, John Glenn Autograph, on an unusual 6x4" white card that says: "Dearest Debby - Hold on to this stamp. It is (in) commemoration of one of the greatest events in American history, and by its greatest son". A 4c Project Mercury stamp is mounted below the statement and along with flight information. The card is signed at the bottom by "John Glenn" and "Daddy Jack". This flight was big doings for the time and the stamps were secretly held by 300 Post Offices around the country for release only after splashdown (had the flight not been successful, the stamps were to be destroyed). We have no idea who "Daddy Jack" was, but he obviously knew John Glenn at the time and appreciated the historic nature of Glenn's flight. A great classic addition to any collection. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 394		MA-6, 1962, John Glenn Autograph, on an unusual 6x4" white card that says: "Dearest Debby - Hold on to this stamp. It is (in) commemoration of one of the greatest events in American history, and by its greatest son". A 4c Project Mercury stamp is mounted below the statement and along with flight information. The card is signed at the bottom by "John Glenn" and "Daddy Jack". This flight was big doings for the time and the stamps were secretly held by 300 Post Offices around the country for release only after splashdown (had the flight not been successful, the stamps were to be destroyed). We have no idea who "Daddy Jack" was, but he obviously knew John Glenn at the time and appreciated the historic nature of Glenn's flight. A great classic addition to any collection. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 395		MA-6, 1976//1972, John Glenn Autographs, Lot of two including one on a 1976 typed letter on United States Senate letterhead stationery to Deke Slayton thanking him for a medallion he sent (signed) "John" (a couple of small stains at right, but his Senate "Free Frank" envelope is included) and the other on a 1982 typed letter on John Glenn Presidential Exploratory Committee stationery in which he thanks Deke for his contribution. This looks to be more of a form letter than a personal one, but it is boldly signed "John Glenn" in blue ink. An attractive pair. Estimated Value $100 - 150, Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 396		MA-7, 1962, "Public Information Operating Plan" + Other Documents (8x11") This original, multi-page stapled internal document "presents the operating plan to implement the information program in support of the second United States manned orbital flight, designated Mercury-Atlas 7…". Also included with the lot are four different copies of "Current News" relating to the flight and an original Akron Beacon Journal clipping from May 13, 1962 regarding NASA and Press relations at the Cape for this flight. An interesting lot in the usual mixed condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 397		MA-8, 1962, FLOWN Helmet "Earphone" (2") This earphone in Schirra's helmet was replaced after the flight (caused by a "sneeze?). The earphone has red handstamps including "Apr-7, 1960" on the reverse. It is sealed in clear plastic with a consignor's note that reads: "Schirra / Flight Oct. 3, 1962. Flight Earphone". An important piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 398		MA-8, 1962, FLOWN "O-Ring" (1.5" diameter). The enclosed consignor's COA reads: "Post Flight "O" ring removed from Wally Shirra's Mercury flight suit, Sigma 7". The consignor has saved this piece of history for over 40 years. What more can we say! An important piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 399		MA-9, 1962, FLOWN "O" Ring (1.5") This "O" ring is in a sealed plastic folder with a white note from the consignor that reads: "MA-9 / Cooper / "O" ring from Inlet Fitting". A rare piece of memorabilia that was removed from the capsule after the flight. ALSO another "O" ring we found loose in the consignor's box. It is broken, but looks identical to the notated ring. What can we say. An interesting pair. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 400		MA-9, 1964, "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr." Autograph, on a 20 June 1964 typed letter on plain paper regarding Cooper's making a $2,000 investment in Slayton's name at Cooper's sole discretion. Included are both an original and carbon of the same letter, each hand-signed by Cooper. Also the original NASA legal size envelope with a manuscript: "Gordo's Boat Shop" on the face. There sounds as if there is an interesting story behind this early document. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $91
Lot 401		MA-9, 1963, Assorted Copies of "Press Related" Documents, An interesting group of about 10 different documents and copies of documents relating to press relations during the flight. They provide an entirely different viewpoint of how the flight was seen at the time and the work that went into "managing" the "clowder" of cats (bet you never heard of this word before) that were the press corp at the time. Fascinating documents in generally good condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250, Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
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 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660