Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Miscellaneous

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 689		1963-1973, 75-76, 1991-2, Deke Slayton's Personal Daily Pocket Planners. An unbelievably important series of yearly planners, broken into monthly segments with daily planning pages in individual spiral notebooks (3x6"). Daily notations are in pencil or ink and include all of his appointments, meetings, etc (ie. David Clark, spacesuit fitting, notes on TV interviews, training, etc). While many notes are brief/cryptic, others are quite extensive and insightful. There are probably over 5,000 pages included in this lot. Unique. Given that Deke was at the epicenter of the Gemini, Apollo, ASTP, ALT and Shuttle Programs, these pages give you a unique insider's view of the evolution of the US space program from one of the only such vantage points possible. Estimated Value $7,500 - 9,500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,313
Lot 690		Space & More Space, "Balance of Collection". We're not exactly sure what to say about this five carton lot. It contains literally everything that we couldn't find a home for. If it wasn't an individual lot - if it didn't fit into a group lot - if it wasn't part of another carton lot, it got placed in this no-man's-land lot. That is not to say that this is a bad lot, there are books, handbooks, correspondence, letters and analyses, checklists, maps, photos, documents galore, newspaper clippings and we forget what else. We know this is a real "pig-in-a-poke", but we know that there are sure to be nuggets buried here for the astute collector or dealer. We would like to say that viewing is recommended (which it really is), but we know many of you bid via the internet so the advantage will definitely go to the local guys who have a chance to stop by to view. Even if you call and someone here tries to describe what is in this lot for you they will never be able to do this lot justice. As it is, we won't have the time for that (or a detailed description via email or fax). You will just have to use your crystal ball and take your best shot. It is bound to be worth it, either in outright value or in just the pleasure you will get from sorting through five cartons of papers and documents and ephemera from the Estate of one of America's most important astronauts. What space junkie could ask for more? Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details	Realized $2,875
Lot 691		Space Literature, "Easton Press" Signed Limited Editions. Lot of six different leather-bound, limited edition, gold-edged special printings of famous space books. Each one is hand-signed by the authors and, we assume, that each one has an Easton Press hand-signed certificate of authenticity included (all but "We Seven" are still unopened and sealed with their original shrink wrap, so we can't check). Included are "We Seven", signed by John Glenn, Scott Carpinter and Gordon Cooper (#659/3,000, 352pp., 1996 with three separate certificates), "Men from Earth" by Buzz Aldrin, "Countdown" by Frank Borman, "Lost Moon" by James Lovell, "Schirra's Space" by Wally Schirra and "Moon Shot" by Alan Shepard & Deke Slayton. All are in pristine, and as we said, except for the copy of "We Seven" in unopened condition. A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 692		SPACE FOOD. Lot of two similar (4x1.25") round metal tins, one containing "Shrimp Cocktail" and marked "PLT, Day 2, Meal C" in three places and opened to show the freeze-dried contents. The other is a sealed container marked "Sugar Coated Corn Flakes" and marked "Day 4, Meal A" in three places. Both containers have various NASA ID numbers printed on the bottom of the container. These are probably not from the Apollo Program, but from one of the later programs. A great pair that we have not seen before. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 693		SPACE FOOD. Lot of three different plastic (4x4x1.5") plastic containers, each containing a different type of dehydrated food/drink. We have containers for "Coffee", "Orange Drink" and "Mixed Italian Vegetables". Each container has a white velcro sticker on the bottom and a NASA IS label on the side. These don't look that appetizing, but who can speak for tastes. If you are hungry or thirsty enough, they will be the nectar of the gods. These are probably not from the Apollo Program but are definitely of classic vintage. A great addition for any gourmet. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Rudy T. Benjamin collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 694		NASA PUBLICITY PHOTOS. Lot of 75+ NASA 8x10" black and white publicity photos (with some in color) and/or some lithographs. These cover a variety of flights from Mercury through Apollo. Some are candid. An interesting lot worth careful examination. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 695		Space Misc, Deke Slayton's Membership Cards. An interesting lot of about 18 different membership cards dating from the 1960s into the 1980s. Included are cards from The Experimental Aircraft Ass'n., the NRA, AIAA, City of Houston, Chief of Police, the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles (life membership, metal), Fighter Ace Ass'n., Combat Pilots Ass'n., etc. A great lot that includes some autographed cards also. The cards are contained in Slayton's original card wallet (faults). Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 696		Space Misc, Deke Slayton's Jewelry, Awards, etc. A diverse lot that includes a medallion from the Morehead Planetarium where the astros did "Space Navigation" training, a "horseshoe" on a 1991 blue lucite plaque from a stable that had a horse running in the Derby, a "Stinger" Race Team polo shirt with front and back logos, a "key" to the City of Kansas City, MO on a multicolor ribbon (Scouting ?), a large Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce medallion on a ribbon contained in a fitted, wooden presentation box AND Deke's jewelry box filled with US and Russian space jewelry, a small Friendship 7 model, etc. A real treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 697		Misc, 1970, "The Papers of Robert H. Goddard". This pristine, three volume set, in a custom dust case, was published by McGraw-Hill with copyright by Mrs. Robert Goddard. Volume I covers, 1898-1924, volume II covers 1925-1937 and volume II covers 1938-1945. In total, there are 1707pp. The set appears to be in pristine, untouched condition and is a great addition to any space library. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 698		Space Misc, "Bill Dana Day" Proclamation (10.5x17") A striking printed proclamation with a red/gold seal that reads, in part: "Whereas, Captain Jose Jimenez, alias "Bill Dana" was volunteered to make, courageously, even though tearfully, man's first space flight in the space space exploration efforts some time ago, and his unheralded deed was placed under security wraps." Issued by the City of Houston, this proclamation has been hand-notated at the lower right: "To Deke, without whose constant support I became a national figure…Bill". Some staining/offset of the notation, but an attractive document. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 699		Space Misc, 1991, "The Astronaut Memorial Dedication" Paperweight (5x5x1.5") This black marble paperweight is painted on the top with the title, date and the names of the astronauts who gave their lives on behalf of America's space program. Some rubbing of the Memorial logo at top and Robert McNair's name at the bottom, otherwise pristine and in its original presentation box. Scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $102
Lot 700		1959-1975, United States Space Covers. A small holding of 40+ US space covers that include launch covers from Pioneer IV, Explorer VI, Little Joe II, a splashdown cover from GT-4, a similar cover with "flocked cachet" from Gemini 5, a Gemini 6 "Rendezvous" cover, a GT-10 launch cover with blue NASA-KSC handstamped cachet, some launch/recovery covers from Apollo 11, 12, 14, etc and much more. Some condition faults, but definitely a worthwhile lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 701		1958-80, Space Covers. A diverse lot of 50+ space covers that includes some crew-signed covers, launch covers, space related postal cards and envelopes as issued by the Russian PO, Classic covers with diverse "Club" cachets as issued by early Russian space clubs and societies, covers with various "space" related special cancels, etc. Many of these covers are not readily available today. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $108
Lot 702		1960's-1980's, First Day Cover Collection. Lot of 60+ clean First Day covers from mainly Eastern European and African countries, all issued in honor of various space flights. ALSO included are three sets of African IMPERF stamps issued in honor of the ASTP flight. A clean lot that will fit into any collection. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 703		Space Misc, "Turtle Club" Lapel Pins. Lot of two similar - one with the normal brass/black finish and the other that appears to be gold-plated (?). The Turtle Club has a long, storied history that was an important part of the history of NASA and the 1960s. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $437
Lot 704		Space Misc, Topical Badges. Lot of two different metal badges including a "1963 Indianapolis Motor Speedway" (No. 2846) of a type given only to participants (?) and a "Ghost Squadron / Confederate Air Force" wings. Both are attractive and highly collectible. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 705		Space Misc, NASA & Other Patches. Lot of three different 3" patches that includes a NASA meatball patch, an Apollo 8 patch and an unusual "Explorer Space Program, NCAC (National Capitol Area Council) Boy Scout patch. A great lot for the patch collector. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 706		LUCITE PAPERWEIGHTS. Lot of two different as presented to Jerome Hammack. Included is a clear rectangular paperweight (4x3x1") containing a piece of Shuttle tile and with an embedded certificate (No. 3417) with a printed signature of Chris Kraft, Director, JSC and presented "In appreciation of your steadfast support of the Space Shuttle program…". ALSO included is an irregular clear lucite paperweight (4x3x.5") presented to "Jerry Hammack from your friends at the Propulsion and Power Division". Small metal replicas of a battery, engine nozzle and a piston are included. An attractive pair. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 707		BALANCE OF COLLECTION. A treasure hunter's paradise. Included are four framed documents, two mugs, a paperweight, a GT-8 badge, assorted signed letters and documents, an Apollo 9 Recovery Team certificate and much, much more. Somewhat mixed condition, but generally quite nice. If you like to roll the dice, this lot will add much of interest to any collection. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 708		NASA PRESENTATION PHOTOS. Lot of three different NASA color presentation photos depicting 1) the Gemini "Agena" docking vehicle as seen from space, 2) the Mercury launch vehicle being mated to its gantry on the pad, and 3) an Apollo recovery photo showing the capsule, frogmen and the recovery ship (all are 11x14", matted to 16x20"). All are slightly faded from having been on display, but an attractive group of original pieces of memorabilia. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 709		INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL ACADEMY ELECTION CERTIFICATE. A fascinating 1995 document in Latin with official seal attesting to the election of Jerome Hammack to membership in this famous Academy. Professionally matted and framed (17x20"). A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 710		ORIGINAL NASA PHOTOGRAPHS. Lot of 20+ NASA 8x10" color photographs including one of Ed White's Gemini spacewalk (GT-4), 12, assorted candid and behind-the-scenes photos from Apollo 8, 11, 13, 15, etc. A great lot in generally excellent condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details	Realized $58
Lot 711		NACA "CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT". This humorous 8x10" homemade and hand-signed certificate pokes fun at Jerome Hammack as he leaves NACA's employ to go to work for NASA Space Task Group. The bottom of the certificate reads, in red: "This certificate carries an honorarum that, upon presentation with one nickel, will entitle the recipient to one cup of coffee at Nancy's Coffee Bar". A better "retirement" present could not be wanted. The certificate is mounted on a card for presentation purposes. Aged, but striking. Dated July 1959, this is the first NACA certificate this writer has encountered in about 30 years in the space memorabilia business. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 712		NASA "FORTY YEARS SERVICE AWARD". This lot consists of an enamel lapel pin with a diamond inset (the various awards have different jewels inset into them) and a framed certificate (11x9") that reads: "National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Forty Year Service Award / Presented to Jerome B. Hammack in grateful recognition and appreciation of faithful service…" The certificate is dated 5.29.84 and is hand-signed by Administrator James Biggs (?). A rare award that shows Mr. Hammack's service dated back to NACA days in 1944. Few NASA employees had such a long, and distinguished employment history. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 713		AUTOGRAPHED RETIREMENT PRESENT. This autographed presentation piece consists of a multicolor glossy reproduction of the Roland O. Powell painting "One Man's Lifetime" (10.5x14") mounted on a presentation card (16x20") that has been signed by Mr. Hammack's fellow NASA employees. It is inscribed at the bottom: "Jerry, Best Wishes on your retirement". We don't note any astronauts among the signatories, but there are a number of heartfelt acknowledgements of Mr. Hammacks help to various friends. Attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 714		"SPACE JEWELRY". A great lot of classic and newer "space" jewelry that includes NASA jewelled employee enamel lapel pins issued for 25 years and 30 years of service, three similar Gemini/Twins lapel pins/tie tacks, a Gemini tie clip, a Gemini/Agena tie clip, matching "Parachute and Capsule" set of cuff links and tie clip as well as a couple dozen Shuttle enamel charms and miscellaneous pins. An interesting lot for the true space buff. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the NASA Administrator Jerry Hammack Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 715		Space Misc, Deke Slayton's "Necktie" Collection. Collection of 15+ assorted neckties (including a formal bow tie) that will form ideal collateral material for any space collection. We note ties of various styles (advertising, striped, patterned, etc) and widths (2//4") which would indicate that he has worn these ties throughout various stages of his career. Think of the meetings, award dinners, space launches and events that these ties have attended. If only they could talk (just joking, but the stains on the ties might tell a cryptic tale of intrigue). Anyway, this will be a fun lot for any collector. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 716		1970's-1980's, Philatelic Covers with Space Cancels. An unusual lot of 30+ covers, mainly from France as issued for various philatelic events, but with space cancels. These cancels are frequently overlooked by space collectors as there is little publicity about them prior to the events. These will fill an important hole in almost any collection. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60