Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Apollo Program

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 410		APOLLO 11, 1969, BRASS ASHTRAY/CANDY DISH (5x.5") This brass ashtray/candy dish has a multicolor "APOLLO" enamel disc in the center showing Neil Armstrong on the lunar surface. Around the disc are the words: "For your conbribution to the First Manned Lunar Landing, 1969, NASA-MSC". The outer rim of the dish shows different stages of the flight. A popular piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 411		APOLLO 11, 1969, FLIGHT CONTROL DIVISION, "20th Anniversary" 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: "July 20, 1989, 20th Anniversary of the First Manned Lunar Landing, Recovery Jerry Hammack" in black. This is the first time we have seen this rare tankard. Pristine condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 412		APOLLO 12, 1969, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 12x14") that reads: "This flag sailed to the Moon on Yankee Clipper, the second manned lunar landing, Apollo 12, November 14-24, 1969". The certificate is HAND signed and inscribed: "To Ludy - For all the "Extra Effort" you gave to make Apollo XII a great flight. Many, Many Thanks, Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, Alan Bean". The "Conrad" autograph is a bit faint, but the hand signed/inscribed certificates are quite rare. A similar flown flag realized over $9,000 in an October 2007 sale. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. The Lude T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,038
Lot 413		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon & Alan Bean Autographs. On a launch cover with a multicolor Crew Patch cachet. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 414		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon & Alan Bean Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color Crew-Patch photo. Minor inclusions on the face should not detract. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 415		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon & Alan Bean Autographs. On a launch cover with an Orbit cachet. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 416		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon & Alan Bean Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph reprint (on Kodak paper). Attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 417		APOLLO 12, 1969, BEER STEINS. Lot of five similar steins, each made in Hong Kong, of aluminum with a glass bottom and each with a raised Apollo 12 crew patch on one side. ALSO included are two glass Apollo 13 tumblers with pebbled bottoms (minor faults). An attractive, festive lot. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 418		APOLLO 13, 1970, STERLING SILVER ROBBINS MEDALLION (No. 16) This medallion was restruck after the flight from the original flown medallions (none known to still exist) with the names Lovell, Haise and Swigert instead of Lovell Haise and Mattingly. Only about 400 restruck medallions are recorded. This medallion is strongly patinated and is in a bezel for display. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 419		Apollo 13, James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise Autographs. On a presentation montage (16x20") with seven color photos (faded). It is inscribed, above the autograph plate: "To Deke - the fourth member of our crew who shared every minute of the flight with us - our thanks -". Other than the fading, the piece is in excellent overall conditon. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $431
Lot 420		Apollo 13, 1970, James Lovell, Jack Swigert & Fred Haise Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color crew photo with a red ID number (S-70-36485) at the upper left. Inscribed but quite scarce today. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,170
Lot 421		APOLLO 13, 1970, "ORIGINAL" CREW-SIGNED PHOTO. This Hand-signed color crew photo (red No. S-69-62224) has had the corners rounded off so it could be attached to a presentation card with a red, rounded border (framed to 12x10"). The photo is inscribed by James Lovell and reads: "To Adeline and Jerry - Thanks for a great birthday party. You are the host and hostess I would most like to spend quarantine with. (signed) Jim". Light fading/toning, but in excellent overall condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 422		APOLLO 13, 1970, FRAMED PRESENTATION CERTIFICATE. A candid, slightly blurry, black and white photo (10x13") showing the astronaut and NASA wives waiting out the night in the Lovell living room until the recovery of the Apollo 13 crew. The photo is mounted on a white mat (16x20, framed to 18x22") that is faintly inscribed: "Splashdown of Apollo XIII, April 1970, To Adeline, A nightmare that turned into a glorious ending! Couldn't have done without you through the long night - Marilyn Lovell". An important side of the flight that has generally been overlooked by history and collectors. This piece is extremely rare or even unique today. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 423		APOLLO 14, 1971, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 12x14") that reads: "This flag was carried to the moon on the Apollo 14 Mission to Fra Mauro, Apollo 14, January 31-February 9, 1971". The certificate is HAND-signed and inscribed "Best wishes to our good friend Ludy from Apollo 14. A special Thank You for all the great help and support, Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa, Ed Mitchell". A great piece of flown memorabilia with the usual tape stains on the corners of the flag. Hand signed/inscribed certificates are seldom available. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,400
Lot 424		Apollo 14, Alan Shepard, Stu Roosa & Ed Mitchell Autographs. On a Presentation Card (16x20") surrounding a color photo of Mission Commander Alan Shepard on the lunar surface (13/5x10.5"). They have inscribed the mat: "To Deke Slayton - with appreciatation for the support and understanding". The Roosa autograph is somewhat smeared and faded, but the piece is quite attractive overall. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 425		Apollo 14, Alan Shepard & Ed Mitchell Autographs. On the presentation board (16x20") surrounding a color photo (13.5x10.5") of the lunar rover on the lunar surface. The board is inscribed: "To Deke Slayton - with our sincere thanks for your dedication to this just mission - ". Stu Roosa probably signed this also, but his autograph has apparantly faded out. Other than some fading, this is a striking piece. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 426		Apollo 14, 1971, Alan Shepard & Edgar Mitchell Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph. Slight edge faults, bends should not detract. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 427		Apollo 14, 1971, Alan Shepard Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color lithograph on him on the lunar surface. Inscribed and attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 428		Apollo 14, 1971, Stu Roosa Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color photo reprint (on Kodak paper). Attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,260
Lot 429		APOLLO 14, 1971, CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION. An interesting lot that includes a multicolor "Certificate of Participation" on parchment paper (small faults) as issued by North American Rockwell, issued to the consignor's wife to watch the launch at KSC AND a #10 size U.S.S. New Orleans (Prime) recovery ship cover with multicolor printed cachet AND a magenta Task Force handstamp (opened at top). Ink address. An attractive pair. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 430		Apollo 15, 1971, FLOWN "Lunar Dust" & "Gold Foil". The "Lunar Dust" is attached to a piece of scotch tape (.75x1") as usual. The tape is mounted on a multicolor Williamson certificate of authenticity (8x10") which states how he personally removed this sample of dust from the leg of Dave Scott's spacesuit (currently on display at the Smithsonian) after recovery. Williamson, Team Leader of the NASA Photographic Team attached to Recovery Operations onboard the USS Okinawa, was one of the few people with access to the capsule, suits and dust at the time. The "Gold Foil" (.75x.5") is mounted on a similair Williamson certificate of authenticity. The two certificates and specimens are professionally double matted and framed (39x24") along with a black and white NASA photo of Dave Scott on the lunar surface (signed by Scott in blue ink - with a NovaGraphics certificate of authenticity) and an Apollo 15 crew patch. An important piece of space memorabilia that deserves a place of honor in any collection. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,000
Lot 431		Apollo 15, 1971, Dave Scott, Al Worden and Jim Irwin Autographs. On a launch cover with a NASA-KSC blue handstamped cachet and a similar handstamped cachet in red. Unusual and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 432		Apollo 15, 1971, Dave Scott, Al Worden & Jim Irwin Autographs. On a NASA blue VIP card issued for the launch of Apollo 15. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 433		APOLLO 16, 1972, FLOWN COLOR PHOTO on the LUNAR SURFACE (3.5x4.25") This color photo of the Charlie Duke family is mounted on a presentation card (12x10") alongside a similar color photo showing this actual photo on the lunar surface (note the wrapping on the photo). There is a handwritten inscription in blue below both photos that reads: "To Ludy, With sincere thanks for taking this picture. This one flew to the moon aboard Apollo 16. With best wishes to a great friend. Charlie Duke". Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 434		APOLLO 16, 1972, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 12x14") that reads: "This flag was flown aboard the first Apollo mission to the Lunar Highlands". The certificate is hand signed and inscribed: "To Katy and Ludy with love and best wishes to our favorite friends. You'l [sic]are the greatest. Carolina can be proud of you. Charlie Duke "Sand??", John Young, Ken Mattingly, Charlie Duke". Great overall condition with only the usual tape stains at the corners of the flag. Hand signed/inscribed certificates are rare. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. The Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,370
Lot 435		Apollo 16, 1972, John Young, Ken Mattingly and Charlie Duke Autographs. On a launch cover with a NASA-MSC black handwtamped cachet. Clean and scarce. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 436		Apollo 16, 1972, John Young & Charlie Duke Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color photo with a red ID number (S-1972-37002) at the upper left and a violet handstamped description on the reverse. A Novagraphics certificate of authenticity for John Young's autograph is include. Scarce and unusual. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 437		Apollo 17, FLOWN US Flag (6x9") This flag was presented to the consignor upon his retirement from NASA. The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America Apollo XVII / December 7-19, 1972. The certificate appears to be hand-signed by JSC Director Christopher C. Kraft / February 1981 and by the Apollo 17 crew (Gene Cernan, Ron Evans and Harrison Schmitt). The cardboard backing of the frame is signed "Peter Armitage, Ast. Dir. Space and Earth Sciences, NASA Joshnson Space Center, Houston, TX". An important piece of memorabilia in that the flag was flown on mankind's last lunar mission. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the NASA Senior Executive Peter Armitage collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,565
Lot 438		Apollo 17, FLOWN United States Flag (6x4") presented on a NASA multicolor presentation certificate to Deke Slayton. The certificate reads: "This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the Spaceship America, Apollo XVII December 7-19, 1972". Other than the usual tape staining on the flag, the presentation is pristine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,560
Lot 439		APOLLO 17, 1972, FLOWN UNITED STATES FLAG (6x9") This flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (11x14") that reads: This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII, December 7-19, 1972". The certificate is also marked: "In recognition of your outstanding contribution to the manned space programs, presented to Jerome B. Hammack, and hand (?) signed Christopher C. Kraft, Director, JSC, January 1981". There is light to moderate toning on the certificate as a result of hanging on a wall for many years, but an attractive, and unusual, piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,000
Lot 440		Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN Camera Film (50x55mm.) This flown, unexposed film is from the leader of a film roll used on the lunar surface by the astronauts. The consignor salvaged it after the flight. Mounted on a blue/white Underwood certificate of authenticity (8x10"), this film was part of the last film on the lunar surface. Minor paperclip bends on the certificate do not detract. Rare. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 441		Apollo 17, 1972, NASA "Astronaut Preference Kit" Release Form. An unusual form, signed by Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford, acknowledging receipt of their Astronaut Preference Kits from Command Module 114. Dated December 21, 1972 (two days after the return of Apollo 17), this official form shows all of the steps necessary for the return of their APks. This writer doesn't understand why Tom Stafford was involved in the process, but regardless, this form is probably the first one of its type to be seen by collectors. Unique. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $748
Lot 442		Apollo 17, 1972, Harrison Schmitt Lunar Photo (20x16") This multicolor photo is mounted on card (minor edge faults). ALSO a multicolor aerial view of the Johnson Spaceflight Center (20x16") mounted on card. Striking and unusual. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 443		Apollo 17, 1972 December 19, Flown Recovery Cover. With a handwritten cachet filled in and signed by the pilot of the recovery helicopter. Scarce and seldom available. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 444		Apollo Program, c1967, Lunar Hasselblad Camera (12x3.5x5.5") This fascinating camera was especially made for NASA and has a 1.5" shutter trigger to accommodate use by the astronauts when they were in their spacesuits. Cameras designed for lunar surface use have reflective silver surfaces, those used for training here on earth and/or for use in the Command/Service module during flight have black surfaces. This camera is a little of both. The camera body and motor drive are black and marked on the side: "Hasselblad / EL DATA CAMERA / P/N SEB 33100040-310; S/N 1051". A black camera back/cover plate with a white velcro sticker is included. This is used to seal the camera body when the film magazine is removed. It is marked "Hasselblad / PROTECTIVE COVER / P/N SEB 33100046-301; S/N-1037". There is a 70 exposure SILVER film magazine as part of the camera that is marked "Hasselblad / REFLEX CAMERA FILM MAGAZINE / P/N SEF 33101018-301; S/N 1035". The lens is a silver Carl Zeiss, 250mm, f5.6, Synchro-Compur, lens No. 3571992. A red caution sticker is on the magazine that reads: "Use only with 250mm lens/black (IR) filter". One pecularity of lunar cameras is that there is no way to determine if any specific camera was used on the lunar surface, in the Command/Service Module in space or here on earth. When each Apollo flight returned with their cameras, the cameras were sent to the photo lab where each was disassembled, cleaned, refurbished and stored. When cameras were need for training, for a space flight or for a lunar excursion, they were put together from the cleaned pieces already stored in the lunar lab. Therefor it could be said that any silver camera parts were used on the lunar surface and any black parts could have been flown in space or used during training on earth. One thing that CAN definitely be said is that these cameras are exceedingly rare and almost never available. A "Williamson" generalized certificate of authenticity is also included. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,338
Lot 445		Apollo Program, Bell & Howell 16mm. Movie Camera (8x9x6") This heavy movie camera did yeoman's duty in the American space program. Used for many years, from Mercury through Apollo, this type of camera was expecially important when it came to filming the splashdown and recovery after the flights. This included the epic recovery of Apollo 11. These cameras were also used to record astronaut field training. The camera is equipped with a Canon 25mm. lens and view finder in addition to a 50mm. lens and view finder and appears to be in full working order. Weighing a bit over 9 lbs with a cast case and a hand-strap on the bottom, this camera is a window into the past. You needed a strong arm to hold this camera for any period of time without shaking. A "Williamson" certificate of authenticity is included. Dick Williamson is a retired NASA Aerial, Instrumentation and Motion Picture photographer and used cameras of this type extensively over his long carreer with NASA. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,438
Lot 446		APOLLO SPACE FOOD. Lot of three different freeze-dried foods including "Beef Sandwiches" (six small bite-sized sandwiches in a clear plastic pouch with a blue velcro sticker (to identify which crew member it was to be eaten by), and NASA ID tags on top and bottom), "Pecan Cookies" (four 2" cookies in a clear plastic pouch with a white velcro sticker and NASA ID tag on top) and the ever-popular "Chicken Salad" in an "ADD WATER" pouch with antibacterial tablet at top (there is a blue velcro sticker at one corner and NASA ID stickers on both sides at the bottom). ALSO included is an empty "squeeze" type water bottle that was used to insert water into the chicken salad package to rehydrate it. A great lot for any collector. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 447		APOLLO SPACE FOOD. This "freeze-dried" complete meal consisting of at least four different foods, each in its own seperate freeze-dried pouch. The four foods are packed in an aluminum colored sealed pouch identified by a piece of silver tape marked "Day-5, Meal -B". There are two white ID labels on the reverse, one of which reads "Serial No. FM 214". There is also an unusual green "ribbon" wrapped around the entire meal (original ? Purpose?) Complete Apollo meals are seldom available today. Unfortunately we cannot determine which flight this meal was salvaged from or if it was just used in training. Still a great piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 448		APOLLO SPACE FOOD. This "freeze-dried" complete meal consisting of four different foods, each in its own seperate clear, freeze-dried pouch. The four foods are packed in a clear plastic vacuum pouch identified by a piece of grey tape marked "Day-5, Meal -A. There is an additional piece of gray tape on the reverse marked "FAC 211". The contents of the pouches are not visibly marked but the meal is intact and appears to be well preserved. Complete Apollo meals are seldom available today. Unfortunately we cannot determine which flight this meal was salvaged from or if it was just used in training. Still a great piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $336
Lot 449		AUTOGRAPHED RETIREMENT PRESENT. This presentation piece consists of a color photo of an unidentified Apollo recovery as seen from water level. The color photo shows the capsule, the flotation ring, a frogman and the recovery ship coming alongside (14x11"). The photo is mounted on a white presentation card (20x16") that has been signed by 50+ members of the various recovery teams. It was put together as a retirement present to their "boss". Striking and probably unique. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 450		Apollo Program, c1967, Tektites. Lot of six different tektites. These were used by the astronauts during training to familiarize themselves with material/rocks similar to those they expected to find on the lunar surface. These volcanic rocks were as close as they could come to the real thing. They are great conversation pieces too. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the astronaut Buzz Aldrin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 451		APOLLO RECOVERY FORCE "PLAQUES". Lot of two different including 1) a 4" multicolor "Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force Atlantic TF-140" patch mounted in a triangular wall plaque (7.5x9") and 2) a "Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force Pacific TF 130" multicolor aluminum (?) shield mounted on a wooden plaque (9x11"). Both were hanging on the wall in the consignor's den which was fitting as he was Director, Landing and Recovery Division for NASA during the Apollo years. A rare pair in excellent overall condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 452		Space Misc, NASA Flight Decals. An unusual lot of probably close to 1,000 or more new decals, in quantity, with strength in Apollo Soyuz, Shuttle, etc. Some patches. Pristine quality, just as the consignor received them over the years. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196

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