Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Apollo Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 360		Apollo 1 (AS-201), 1966 February 26, Launch Cover. With a red NASA-KSC handstamped cachet and a KSC pictorial machine cancel. This cover commemorates the first Apollo unmanned launch. The cover has an address label attached with a "4" in ink written above. There are two small tape stains at right also. A scarce cachet cover.1988 Astrophil cat = DM500. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 361		Apollo 1 (AS204), 1967, Congressional Investigation Report. This three volume, soft cover 1967 report is the definitive public analysis of the accident that cost the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee. Complete with charts, graphs and tons of data, the report consists of volume 1 (605pp., extensive faults, but intact), volume II, parts I and II (1665pp.). These reports are quite rare today and, even with the damage to volume I, this report is well worth adding to your library. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 362		Apollo 3 (AS-202), 1966 August 25, Launch Cover. With a red NASA-KSC handstamnped cachet and a KSC pictorial machine cancel. The address is printed and there is a small scrape at the lower left of the cover. This Apollo test flight cover is scarce with the red NASA-KSC cachet. 1988 Astrophil cat = DM350. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 363		APOLLO 7, 1968, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 12x14") that reads: This flag was carried aboard the first Manned Apollo Spacecraft, Apollo VII, October 11-22, 1968". The certificate is HAND inscribed: Best wishes, Ludy, thanks for the grasp of the big picture - Wally Schirra", To Ludy, Warm personal regards. We'd never make it without you, Walt Cunningham" and "Donn Eisele". Slight aging of the certificate and with the usual mounting marks on the corners of the flag. Personally inscribed certificates are quite rare. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 364		Apollo 7, 1968, Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele & Walt Cunningham Autographs. On a launch cover with an add-on blue NASA-MSC cachet. Clean and addractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 365		Apollo 7, 1968, Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele & Walt Cunningham Autographs. On a launch cover with a Swanson cachet. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 366		Apollo 7, 1968, Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele & Walt Cunningham Autographs. On a trimmed (7x7.5") color photo of them on the deck of the USS Essex after recovery. They have signed in different colored pens. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 367		APOLLO 8, 1968, FLOWN TEXAS STATE FLAG (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA tan/black presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 11.5x13.5") that reads: "This flag was carried aboard the first manned lunar orbit spacecraft". The certificate is HAND-signed by James Lovell, Frank Borman and Bill Anders (faint). The flag shows the usual tape stains but it is crisp and clean otherwise. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,800
Lot 368		APOLLO 8, 1968, FLOWN, MANNED FLIGHT AWARENESS MEDALLION (1.5") This medallion is inscribed on the reverse: "In appreciatiation for your contribution to the Apollo Saturn Project, The Apollo 8 crew carried metal in this medallion on man's first flight to the moon". The medallion is inscribed on a slightly faded presentation certificate (framed to 9x12") with a printed inscription and a printed Frank Borman autograph. In addition, Borman has HAND-inscribed the certificate: "Jerry, Thank you very much. The recovery was perfect (signed) Frank Borman". Jerry Hammack was the Director, Landing and Recovery Division during the Apollo Program. ALSO an invitation card to the Apollo 8 launch signed and notated by James Lovell "You'all come" and a crew patch from the flight. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 369		APOLLO 8, 1968, ASSORTED MEMORABILIA. Lot of two different pieces of memorabilia including an Apollo 8 Manned Flight Awareness medallion (".carried metal in this medallion on mann's first flight to the moon") that is mounted in a 5x3" card bearing the logo of the Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force, Atlantic, TF 140. The medallion is accompanied by a letter from RAdm. P. S. McManus, Commander McManus, Spacecraft Recovery Force, Atlantic to J. B. Hammack, Landing and Recovery Division, MSC, Houston. In addition to the typed letter, Adm. McManus has written a postscript: "I'm sure Frank would have presented this directly, but somehow nobody thinks to document the contributions that managers make to Flight Awareness". His original envelope is included. ALSO included in lot is a Launch Site Recovery Force certificate (9x11") for Apollo 8, hand-signed by the Commander. An attractive lot. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72
Lot 370		Apollo 8, 1968, James Lovell, Frank Borman and Bill Anders Autographs. On an Austrian commemorative postal card with a blue printed Apollo 8 cachet that was cancelled on December 24th, three days after launch and when they went into lunar orbit. Boldly signed and unusual. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 371		Apollo 8, 1968, Frank Borman Autograph. On a glossy NASA 8x10" color photo reprint of "Earthrise" which he has inscribed, in gold ink, "In the Beginning, God Created the Heavens and the Earth, Col. Frank Borman, Apollo 8". Attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 372		Apollo 8, Desk Paperweight (3x.75") This clear plastic round paperweight contains a red/blue Apollo 8 decal and was issued by the Guidance and Navigation, AC Electronics Division, General Motors. A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 373		APOLLO IX, 1969, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 12x14") that reads: "This flag was carried in space during the flight of Apollo IX, March 3-13, 1969". The certificate is HAND signed and inscribed: "To Ludy, Many thanks for all of your help both before and after the flight. With your talent you are always able to make our pictures look good - No matter how they were taken. Our sincere appreciation - James A. McDivitt, Dave Scott Rusty Schweickart". Hand-signed/inscribed certificates are rarely seen. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the Benjamin T. Ludy collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,783
Lot 374		Apollo 10, FLOWN Flag & Crew Patch (6x4" and 4") mounted on a presentation certificate to Deke Slayton that reads: "This flag and patch carried to the Moon on Apollo X 18-26 \May 1969 / With our Sincerest Thanks to Deke Slayton". It would appear that the astronauts have hand-signed at the bottom. A rare piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $15,525
Lot 375		Apollo 10, Tom Stafford, John Young & Gene Cernan Autographs (blue/ green ?) on a presentation plaque (24x20", faults) that includes seven photos from the flight and an introductory panel with their printed names on it. In addition to signing the introductory panel with their full names, they have inscribed the panel "To Deke"- We'd never have made it if you hadn't flown every minute with us - Our most Sincere (?) Thanks. Tom - John - Gene". The photos are faded, there are edge faults some scratches and a large crack through the inscription but a great example of a unique presentation plaque. Estimated Value $500 - 650. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 376		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") that is mounted on a multicolor Apollo 11 certificate of authenticity (10x12") that reads: "This flag travelled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the First Manned Lunar Landing, July 20, 1969". The certificate has been signed by Buzz Aldrin at the bottom. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,913
Lot 377		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Beta Cloth Crew Patch (9x9") that is mounted on a multicolor Apollo 11 certificate of authenticity (12x14.5") that reads: "This Beta Cloth Crew Patch travelled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the First Manned Lunar Landing, July 20, 1969". The certificate has been signed by Buzz Aldrin at the bottom. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,613
Lot 378		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Camera Film (20x40mm.) This piece of flown, unexposed photo film was salvaged by the consignor after the flight of Apollo 11. The film is part of the unexposed leader of the film roll used by the Apollo 11 crew on the lunar surface on July 20th and represents a piece of the first photographic film used on the moon. Mounted on a signed, Underwood blue/white certificate of authenticity, this is an important piece of memorabilia. Minor paperclip bends do not detract. Extremely rare. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 379		Apollo 11, FLOWN, Gold Foil (25x15mm.) mounted on a multicolor, descriptive Havekotte certificate of authenticity. Gold foil was removed as souvenirs by various NASA employees after recovery of the Command Module onboard the USS Hornet. A great piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 380		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil (2.5x1.5") This gold foil is mounted on a multicolor Apollo 11 certificate of authenticity (8x9") that has been signed at the bottom by Buzz Aldrin. Attractive and unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 381		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Manned Flight Awareness Medallion. This medallion "contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle, that took Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo 11 mission…". ALSO included is a slightly larger bronze medallion that is marked on the front "Lindbergh Commemorative Tour, 1927-1977" and on the reverse: "I rode in the Spirit of St. Louis which toured the United States…". A great pair of medallions. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 382		APOLLO 11, 1969, MANNED FLIGHT AWARENESS MEDALLIONS. Issued for the 2nd Annivrsary of the Apollo 11 flight. The medallion "contains metal flown…". ALSO a similar medallion issued in honor of Apollo 8, two similar medallions issued in honor of ASTP and three similar medallions issued for STS-3. All of the medallions contain "flown" metal from their specific flight. ALSO three large bronze medallions issued for Apollo 11. An interesting lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 383		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a July 16, Kennedy Space Center launch cover with a Crew Patch multicolor cachet. Boldly signed and highly popular. A scarce cachet and a striking cover in all regards. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,613
Lot 384		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a July 20, Moon Landing cover with a NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club multicolor cachet. Boldly signed and highly popular. A similar cover realized over $6,000 in our October 2007 sale. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,795
Lot 385		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a July 20, Moon Landing cover with a NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club multicolor cachet. The cancel is mostly illegible, but a mirror image is clear on the reverse of the cover. Boldly signed and highly popular. A similar cover realized over $6,000 in our October 2007 sale. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,255
Lot 386		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a July 20, Moon Landing cover with a NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club multicolor cachet. Boldly signed and highly popular. A similar cover realized over $6,000 in our October 2007 sale. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,613
Lot 387		[Astronauts and Presidents] Apollo 11. 6" x 5 ½" piece of ruled paper bearing the following signatures: Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, with the date 1969; Neil Armstrong with "Apollo XI" after his name, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr., Michael Collins, Richard Nixon, Patricia Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Harry S. Truman, and Bess W. Truman. The late owner of this item was a World War II fighter pilot and probably obtained these distinguished signatures at a function celebrating Apollo 11�s successful moon mission. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,783
Lot 388		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a U.S.S. Hornet (Prime) recovery ship cover with a magenta "US Navy Recovery Force, Pacific" handstamped cachet. The Aldrin and Collins autographs are add-ons, added before the cover was signed by Armstrong. Unusual. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,880
Lot 389		[Apollo 11] Armstrong, Aldrin, & Collins. Neil Armstrong signed NASA publicity photo inscribed to Charles Duncan, 10" x 8", with a 1971 letter on NASA letterhead from Mr. Armstrong's secretary saying he was pleased to sign the photo but did not include his famous quote because he did not quote himself; Buzz Aldrin signed Apollo 11 Astronaut Patch, 5" x 4", n.p, n.d.; and a Michael Collins ("M Collins") signed postcard photo of the Apollo 11 Command Module "Columbia," n.p., n.d. All fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,783
Lot 390		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong Autograph (in blue ink) on a black and white photo of him in a business suit. Inscribed. An undated R&R Auctions certificate of authenticity is included. A couple of minor edge bends do not detract. Unusual. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 391		Aldrin, Buzz. "Recognition of Outstanding Merit" Award to Scout Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr." for the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon Landing." This unique award was presented to Buzz Aldrin and is inscribed thusly on a certificate with a violet and white Boy Scout Patch, "The 22nd World Scout Conference on behalf of 97 member associations with a membership of over 12 million Scouts and leaders in 150 countries and territories present this Recognition of Outstanding Merit to Scout Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. for demonstrating to peoples throughout the world one of scouting's most enduring qualities - the spirit of daring and courageous adventure - by completeing with distinction the first manned landing on the moon, taking mankind's first step outside his own planet and giving the world, particularly the youth, an inspiring example of extraordinary team discipline, personal courage and technical skill." In addition, on a lambskin parchment, 255 scouts and/or leaders signed their names and countries of origin, encompassing scouts from all over the world. The certificate has affixed the original Smithsonian Institution inventory tag, applied some years ago when our national museum inventoried all of Aldrin's awards and memorabilia, so they could choose certain items to be held for posterity in the Smithsonian. The balance of the collection was returned to Aldrin for disposition as he decided, whereby this unique piece of Moon Landing memorabilia appears in the public marketplace. Framed to an overall size of 35" x 24.5". A rare opportunity to acquire a unique item of great historical importance relating to the 1969 Moon Landing and International Boy Scouting. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,450
Lot 392		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. Lot of three different "Space" related short-sleeve cotton knit shirts. Included is a blue shirt (Antigua brand) with an Apollo 11, 25th Anniversary patch on the chest (size "L"); a gray/white shirt with an Apollo/NASA patch on the chest (size "M") and a midnight blue shirt with a Federation of Galaxy Explorers/For all Mankind patch on the chest (size "L"). Each shirt is signed by Buzz around the neck or the neck label. ALSO two different "Sports" related shirts, similarly signed, one in blue with a red "Ping" logo on the chest (size "L") and a green, blue and white "Outer Banks" shirt (size "L") with a green "Sport Aviation" logo on the chest. A great lot for your favorite space fan. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 393		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autograph. A striking red, official major league, "Angels" baseball Team jacket (size "L" - from the Authentic collection of Majestic Athletic). Buzz has signed the left front chest in black and the neck label in red. This nylon zipper-front windbreaker has a velour interior with knit neck, waist and cuffs. There is an "Angel" logo on the right shoulder and the team name across the chest. A fabulous jacket that anyone would be proud to own - and wear (unless, of course, you are a Dodger or Yankee fan) - and then you could always say you are wearing it because it was formerly owned by Buzz. He was given this jacket when he attended the 2006 World Series to root for the Angels. It is obviously a "lucky" jacket as they won. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $210
Lot 394		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin's Autographs. On a variety of Ski memorabilia that he has worn over the years. Included is a Competitor's badge and "Roots" Lanyard from the January 2004, "Fairmont", Banff Springs (Alberta, Canada) Sports Invitational (signed in red); the red, white and blue plastic "Bib" he wore in the Merrill Lynch Celebrity Ski Classic Pro Am at Deer Valley, UT in December 2004 (signed in black) and the black/white cloth "Bib" he wore in a Countrywide/Budweiser, Vail CO) ski race (date?) Aldrin's name is in an ID slot on one side and someone else's name is on the other side (they skied as a team? Piggyback?). Anyway, Aldrin has signed his side in red. Last, but not least, is a pair of old (?) brown leather ski gloves with wool insides. These are well used but in excellent shape. Aldrin has signed both gloves on the wrist. In all, there are five autographs in this lot which is sure to warm the heart of any winter sport or space buff. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 395		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On each of three different FOOTBALLS. Included is a "Vigor" rubberized, inflatable football (11"), a "Land of the Free/Home of the GAME/ARMY/NAVY Philadelphia 2005" (7") rubberized, inflatable souvenir football and a small, "GO ARMY" (3.5") solid rubber souvenir football. Each of the three is signed by Aldrin who, you might remember, is a big ARMY fan, having graduated West Point way back when. ALSO a signed, white "noisemaker/clacker" is included so you can cheer for your favorite team ("ARMY", of course!) and on a plastic "Sports" cup with 3-D sporting events around the middle. Several sports are pictured with the caption "Army Leads the Way". A great lot with five autographed pieces. Just the lot for your favorite space/football fan. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 396		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a blue "Zero-G" flight suit (size "L") with numerous zippers, snaps, pockets and other accoutrements. There is a triangular shoulder patch from "G-Force One" and a rectangular US flag in addition to a "Zero G/Weightless Flights" logo on the chest. ALSO a black "Zero G / The Weightless Experience" gym tote (18x11") with a logo on the flap and a silver "Buzz Aldrin autograph beneath. A great pair for your adventurous budding astronaut. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 397		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. Lot of three different HOODED windbreakers/shells, each autographed by the consignor. Included is 1) a black and white Activewear nylon shell (size "L") that has been signed in silver ink on the chest, 2) a brown padded windproof jacket with a black valour lining (light blue in the hood) by Como with a "The Fairmont, Banff Springs Sports Invitational" blue logo on the chest. The other side of the chest has a blue "Como Sport" logo in blue above the consignor's autograph in white and a blue "Waterkeeper Alliance" logo on the back (don't overlook the matching, signed "The Fairmont, Sports Invitational" competitor's bib in another lot) and 3) a lightweight cream colored windbreaker with a white cotton lining by Turfer Sport (size XL). There is a red/yellow "USC Viterbi/School of Engineering" logo on the chest below the consignor's red autograph. All in all, this is a great lot for either space buff or those of an athletic persuasion. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 398		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On "Golf and Tennis" memorabilia. Included are three similar "Ladies"golf gloves (white (regular, XL), burgundy (regular, L) and tan (unsized)). All appear to be new or in excellent condition. ALSO included is an opened can of three similar yellow FHP tennis balls with "Extra-Heavy Felt", in original can, each also signed. Six signatures, two sports and an astronaut's autograph to boot. These are just the thing to impress your friends at the Country Club. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 399		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a diverse lot of unusual memorabilia. Included is a 2005 "International Lunar Conference" black leather portfolio case (13x11"), a similar black leather portfolio case from the 22nd National Space Symposium, sponsored by the Space Foundation (13x11"), and a zippered black cloth/leather portfolio case from the 2005 "1st Space Exploration Conference with a multicolor Conference logo on the front (13x11"). Also included is an unusual black/white unscraped cowhide 3-ring binder (8x9.5") with pen from the Park Tower Hotel (?) in Buenos Aires, Argentina AND one of the most garrish, handpainted ties we have ever seen. Made in Korea from polyester, this black tie has a raised design in red, yellow, blue, and silver paint that reads: ""Aldrin E.S. and Wolf Trap" at top and "Mars Millennium Project 1999-2000" at the bottom. A great lot of five pieces, each autographed and each a definite conversation piece. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 400		Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. Lot of two different (Teddy Bears). Included is a reddish brown 1984 "Cub Canaberaral" bear (roughly 20x13") in a gray plastic "spacesuit" with a US flag on the chest and "Moon Rocks" and "Swiss Cheese" pockets on separate legs. The "bear" is in excellent condition, but the "spacesuit" is in need of a bit of cleaning (remember he has been wearing this spacesuit for the past 24 years). The "spacesuit" is signed "Buzz" on the right chest. His companion in life (or in this lot) is a brown "MOOSE" wearing a blue "Tesoro, Alaska - The Way to Go" shirt and a blue/yellow scarf. The shirt has been signed "Buzz Aldrin" in silver ink. A great pair to tell your troubles to or to soothe the savage beast that lives in all of us. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 401		Apollo 11, 1983, Buzz Aldrin Autograph. On a personal check with a "RECON" logo cornercard. Attractive and highly desirable. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 402		Apollo 11, 1983, Buzz Aldrin Autograph. On a personal check with a "Manin the Moon" logo cornercard. Attractive and highly desireable. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 403		Apollo 11, 1969, "Moon Walk" Event Cover. With a blue handstamped cachet that has been inscribed by CAPCOM astronauts Charlie Duke, Al Worden, Ron Evans and Bruce McCandless. Unusual. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 404		APOLLO 11, 1969, PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON AUTOGRAPH. President Richard M. Nixon (Congratulations !), Tom Paine ("Well Done") and Adm. John McCain, CinCPAC (Marvelous) autographs on the cover page of the NASA Apollo 11 "Recovery Requirements" checklist. The piece was undoubtedly signed onboard the USS Hornet when all three men (plus the consignor) were together for the landing of the Apollo crew. The consignor was Director, Landing and Recovery Division for the Apollo flights at the time. A great piece of memorabilia signed by the representatives of the three key constituancies represented that day (ie. the American people, NASA and the US Navy). A unique and important piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,990
Lot 405		Apollo 11, 1969, NASA Color Publicity Photos. Lot of five different, NASA 8x10" color publicity photos as taken from space. Included are numbers AS11-36-5323, AS11-37-5532, AS11-37-5544, AS11-37-5547 and S-66-62949 (a GT-12 photo). ALSO included is a similar STS-1 photo (No. S80-42508). A clean lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 406		APOLLO 11, 1969, FLIGHT CONTROL DIVISION TANKARD (7x6x5") This white ceramic tankard has the Apollo 11 logo on one side along with three crew autographs. The words: "Houston, Tranquility Base here…Eagle has landed" circle the rim. The reverse of the tankard reads: "First Manned Lunar Landing, July 20, 1969, J. B. Hammack, Recovery" in black and "Flight Control Division in gold lettering below. This is the first time we have seen this rare tankard. Pristine condition with normal crackling in the glaze. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 407		Apollo 11, Beta Cloth Crew Patch. An interesting lot that includes a Beta cloth crew patch (6x6") along with three similar United States flags (about 2x1.5"), an Apollo 11 Mission Report (NASA, 217pp., soft cover, extensive water damage to the front cover, interior wrinkled but fine). ALSO included is a July 30, 1973 typed letter on NASA letterhead to Deke Slayton from Christopher Kraft, JSC, Director saying, in part, "On the Apollo 11 mission a special die was flown for later use in fabricating a commemorative medallion to be distributed to those individuals who made significant contributions to the success of the Apollo Program. A limited number of stainless steel medallions …was made. Please accept the enclosed medallion…". A great letter with minor faults, but unfortunately, without the medallion which has been seperatedfrom it through time. A nice lot. Estimated Value $350 - 500. E. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 408		APOLLO 11, 1969, U.S.S. HORNET RECOVERY SHIP PRESENTATION PATCHES. This lot consists of three different 5.5" patches, each issued by the U.S.S. Hornet, mounted on a presentation card (12x15") with a printed inscription: "24 November 1969 / Presented to Mr. Jerome B. Hammack, Director Landing and Recovery Division, Manned Spacecraft Center". Two of the patches relate to Apollo 11 and one of them relates to Apollo 12. Unless we are quite mistaken, the patches, themselves, are quite scarce in their own right. The card is lightly toned, but a unique presentation. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 409		APOLLO 11, 1969, MISCELLANEOUS MEMORABILIA. An interesting lot that includes 1) a wooden presentation plaque (8x10") with five brass plaques that was presented to Jerome B. Hammack "in commemoration of Mann's First Lunar Landing" by the Beech Aircraft Corporation, Cryogenic Gas Storage System, 2) a blue woolen baseball cap (size 7 3/8) with gold "scrambled eggs" on the bill and a U.S.S. Hornet / Apollo 11 patch on the crown, 3) a "Launch Site Recovery Force, Cape Kennedy AFB certificate (9x11") issued to Jerome B. Hammack in honor of his service as a member of the launch site recovery force for the launch of Apollo 11, and various other letters and documents relating to the flight of Apollo 11. An interesting lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86

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