Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Apollo 12

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 612		Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN US Flag and Patch (6x9") mounted on a presentation plaque (8x13") under a paper overlay. There is an ID label on the plaque that reads: "Sailed with Yankee Clipper and Intrepid to the Ocean of Storms, November 1969". The plaque is signed by Richard Gordon at the bottom. Some mounting stains as are usually present. An attractive, scarce piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,519
Lot 613		Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN "Lunar Plaque" (9x7.5") This aluminum plaque is mounted on a NASA wooden wall plaque (11x11x1") with a descriptive metal plaque that reads: "This plaque was flown to the moon, and back, by the crew of Apollo 12. It is a replica of the plaque on LM6 which landed on the Ocean of Storms November 19, 1969". There are minor spots of discoloration/aging on the aluminum plaque itself, but these just add to its "well-traveled" patina. A great piece of memorabilia that will have an honored place in any space collection. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 614		Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Grumman Gold Tie Tac. This gold tie tac depicts the lunar surface on the face with a red, white and blue US flag to the upper left. The reverse is marked: "Flown to the Moon by the Intrepid Crew / Apollo XII / November 1969 / Conrad, Gordon, Bean". The "Intrepid" refers to the name of the Lunar Module on this flight. Only 50 of these pins were made, of which twenty five were given to the crew members. These tie tacs are almost never available. A handwritten COA from the consignor is included. A great piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 615		Apollo 12, c1969, FLOWN "Lunar Landing Training Vehicle" Patch (4") on a rectangular wooden plaque with a descriptive plaque that reads: "Jere B. Cobb / Lunar Landing Training Vehicle / Manned Spacecraft Center / Houston, TX". The LLTV was the flight vehicle by means of which the astronauts learned how to fly the Lunar Landing Module. A handwritten coa on the consignor's letterhead stationery reads: "I was an instructor in the Lunar Landing Training Vehicle and the prime instructor for Pete Conrad, the Apollo 12 Cdr. When he flew to the moon he was kind enough to take this LLTV patch with him and present it to me (upon his return)". An extremely rare piece of memorabilia that may well be unique. ALSO included on a square wooden plaque (6x6") on which is attached a metal engraving showing the LLTV vehicle and the engraved autographs of the 13 pilots who flew it. The consignor was one of the only four none-astronauts who did. He is also one of the three (including Neil Armstrong) who had to bail out during a flight. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. The NASA Pilot Jere Cobb collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,640
Lot 616		Astronaut-Signed Apollo Retirement Plaque (16x20", framed to 21x17") The piece contains a black and white photo (13x10.5") of Pete Conrad on the lunar surface that he has inscribed: "To Bev: with much thanks for all your help" (signed "Pete" Charles Conrad, Jr. / CdrApollo XII". The surrounding white matte has been signed by Vance Brand, Rusty Schweickart, Dick Gordon, Ed Gibson, Don Lund, Paul Weitz, Ron Evans, Jack Schmitt, Gordon Fullerton, Don Peterson, Jerry Carr, Dave Scott, Karl Henize, W. Tornton, Gene Cernan, Jack Swigert, Charles Conrad, Deke Slayton (faded) James McDivitt (faded), Al Worden, Alan Bean, Jim Irwin, Bill Lenoir, Owen Garriott, John Young, Richard Truly, Jack Lousma, Joe Engle, Hank Hartsfield, Joe Allen, Bob Crippen, Fred Haise (faded), Stu Roosa and Bill Pogue". An inscription at the bottom of the matte reads: "To Beverly - Thanks from all of us here in Houston for all your help on Apollo - We enjoyed it more because of your effort". Some faults including soiling, but all but one or two of the autographs are fairly bold and sharp. A scarce early retirement plaque. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,174
Lot 617		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean Autographs. On an individually signed launch cover (with printed Orbit cachet) and on a U.S.S. Hornet Pacific Recovery Force cover with a magenta handstamped cachet, Both appear to have November 14th (?) launch cancels. An attractive pair. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $108
Lot 618		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean Autographs. On a Gemini XI launch cover with a blue NASA-KSC handstamped cachet (signed thus in error) and on an Apollo 12, November 19th Moon Landing cover with an Orbit cachet. All autographs are bold and clean. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 619		Apollo 12, 1969, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean Autographs. On each of three different Launch covers with Cape Canaveral machine cancels. An attractive lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 620		Apollo 12, 1969, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean Autographs. On each of three different Launch covers with Cape Canaveral machine cancels. An attractive lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 621		Apollo 12, 1969, Richard Gordon Autograph. On the cover of the Life Magazine, Special Edition "To the Moon and Back" (undated, 46pp.). The magazine depicts America's efforts in the moon race. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 622		Apollo 12, 1969, Richard Gordon / Apollo XII" Autograph. On the plastic case (6x4") surrounding the "limited Edition (#23490) set of matchbooks issued by RCA and titled: "Apollo Commemorative Matchbook Series". These matchbooks, one per flight, were "dedicated to the men and women whose efforts have led to the success of the Apollo program and paved the way for future progress of the United States in Space". Minor case faults, but an attractive piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 623		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad Autograph. On his McDonnell Douglas business card where his title is listed as "Vice President". Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $88
Lot 624		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad Autograph. On the mat surrounding a black and white photo (14x11", framed to 20x16.5") of him on the lunar surface taking a sample of the Surveyor spacecraft back for NASA analysis. He has signed the mat: "To Pussycat with love and kisses / Pete / Charles Conrad, Jr. / Cds. Apollo XII". Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $29
Lot 625		Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad Autograph. On a publicity page (15x11", professionally matted and framed to 21.5x17.5") for his 1980 Induction into the Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. An attractive piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $36
Lot 626		Apollo 12, 1969, Apollo XII Lunar Module Tie Clip (1.75x.5") The Robbins flight medallions carried by all of the Apollo astronauts for their missions have become some of the most highly sought after and valuable collector items in the space memorabilia field. The company also produced special small silver Lunar Module "medallions" for the Apollo 12 crew. There is some evidence that these "medallions" were possibly flown on the flight along with the normal medallions. The Lunar Module "medallions" were mounted on tie clips that are engraved "APOLLO XII" alongside The tie clips are extremely rare and highly desireable. A similar lot realized over $1,800 in the Superior Spring 2001 sale. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 627		Apollo 12, 1969, Silver "Corvette" Cuff Links and Tie Clip. This striking set would appear to have been custom made for the consignor as we don't see any makers make on them. Corvette's were a universal symbol of the Astronaut spirit and love of life. They were putting their lives on the line for the country and the Spirit of America and were living life to the fullest while still here on earth. Both the cars and their spirits were perfectly matched. This set of jewelry is a fitting addition to any space collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $235
Lot 628		Apollo 12, 1969/72, Presentation Medallions. Lot of three different presentation pieces that include a 7x5" case containing an Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness medallion with an inscription: "Presented to Richard F. Gordon, Jr. / In appreciation of your having taken time from your busy schedule to make presentations of this Apollo 11 booklet to members of the Staff of Cable and Wireless (Independent Television Network Studios/London). The medallion reads, in part, on the reverse: "This medallions contains metal from spacecrafts Columbia and Eagle that took astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic flight…". ALSO included is an Apollo XII silver medallion in a plastic Luke Coin Supply holder. There is a "2" label attached to the inside of the plastic cover of this medallion which would seem to indicate this was presented to the "second" crew member on the flight. AND lastly, an Apollo 12 silver medallion in a triangular plastic mount that is inscribed: "CMP Richard Gordon". An unusual trio. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 629		Apollo 12, 1969, Geology Training "Loupe". 1x.5") This Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. "Hastings Triplet", 10x magnifiying glass was used by the consignor during Geology Training prior to his Apollo 12 flight (probably when he acquired the igneous rock tie tac in the previous lot). There is nothing special about this glass - except that it helped train one of the most exceptional pilots and astronauts in the astronaut corps. That alone should be enough to give it an important place in any space collection. A couple of minor faults just add to its charm. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $102
Lot 630		Apollo 12, 1969, "Igneous"Rock" Tie Tack (.75") This rock was collected by the consignor during his Geology training for Apollo 12. At some point, he had it made into a tie tack and it has remained in his jewelry drawer for all these years. A nice piece of collateral space memorabilia. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 631		Apollo 11, 1969, "Orlando Sentinel" Commemorative Coffee Mugs (3x3.5") an unusual set of six white ceramic mugs, each with the Orlando Sentinel, July 21st "Man on Moon" newspaper headline on the side. Made by Ben Silver of NY, this limited edition set of mugs is an unusual collector's item. One mug has a large rim chip, otherwise all are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. The Grissom Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold