Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 58

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

ASTP

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 478		ASTP, 1975, FLOWN Mylar Foil (30x.25mm) This small triangula rpiece of foil is attached to a 1975 USS New Orleans (Prime) recovery ship cachet cover with a July 24 San Francisco pictorial cds. In addition to the handstamped ship cachet, there is a rectangular boxed cachet that reads: "The affixed….is an actual piece of the US Apollo-Soyuz Command Module #111 Spacecraft flown in space July 15-25, 1975. It was taken from the CM crew compartment heat shield after splash-down and is a very thin pressure-sensitive Kapton polyimide tape for the CM's thermal protection subsystem." A Carston Fuchs German COA is included. Unusual, scarce and attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 479		ASTP, 1975, FLOWN "Manned Spaceflight Medallion". On a presentation certificate (10.5x13", professionally framed and matted to 16.5x19.5"). The medallion "contains metal from both Apollo and Soyuz…." Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $88
Lot 480		ASTP, 1975, Stafford, Brand, Slayton, Leonov, Kubasov Autographs. On the mat (framed to 14.5x11.5") surrounding a color photo of the mission patch (9x7"). The Leonov autograph is slightly faded, otherwise the piece is clean and attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $118
Lot 481		ASTP, 1975, Autographed Covers. Lot of four different autographed covers including 1) a 1972 Event cachet cover signed by Chris Kraft (MSC Director) and Glynn Lunney (ASTP Director), 2) a 1973 Event cachet cover signed by Stafford, Schatalov and Yelisseyev, 3) a 1975 Event cachet cover signed by astronauts Stafford, Brand and Slayton and 4) a 1975 USS New Oleans (Prime) recovery ship cover with a magenta handstamped ship cachet and a July 24 San Francisco pictorial cancel signed by Rear Admiral Wentworth (Commander Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force, Pacific). An unusual and interesting lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 482		ASTP, 1975, "UDT Recvoery Team" Autographed Flyer. A striking flyer picturing the 14 members of the UDT team who were assigned to the safe recovery of the ASTP crew. This attractive black and white flyer is seldom available. A great addition to any ASTP collection. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 483		ASTP, 1975, 10c ASTP Stamp VARIETY. Showing a shading variety in the Apollo Soyuz emblem on both a mint pair and on a single used on an ASTP "Splashdown" cover. Seldom available. ALSO a very unusual, large size cover (17x11.5") with a full sheet of the US "Space Achievement" stamps tied by a May 21, 1981 KSC FDC cancel. There is a handpainted cachet by "van Wapy" on one end of the cover with a fold between the cachet and the stamps. ALSO a empty aluminum pouch from a portion of freeze dried space food, "Astronaut Peaches." (Good to the last drop!). An unusual lot. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 484		Skylab 2-4, 1973-1974, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") mounted on a presentation certificate in its original frame (14.5x11.5") The certificate reads: "This flag was flown aboard the Skylab space station 1973-1974." Other than some aging around the edges of the certificate and the usual glue stains under the flag, this is a classic presentation. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $470
Lot 485		Skylab 2-4, 1973-1974, Presentation Board with Autopen Autographs. On the mat (framed tp 15x12") surrounding a color photo of the astronauts and the Space Station. This is a classic piece with autopen autographs of all nine astronauts who flew on the station. Slight fading, but a classic and attractive piece. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $66