Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 66

The Manuscript, Space, Stamp & Collectibles Auction

Aerospace

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 359		Rockets, "The Mitchell Scharpe" Peenemunde/Rocket Reference Files, This six-carton lot is straight from the author's files and includes most of the scource material for Fred Ordway and his book "The Rocket Team" about the German rocket scientists who were spirited out of Germany after WW II and who became the basis of the US rocket program. While most of the material in this lot are photocopies, there is a fair amount of original coorespondence and carbons relating to events of WW II. It would take anyone interested in the history of rocketry years trying to locate all of this information. Fascinating reading with some in the original German. Mixed condition as would be expected. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500, Ex. The Mitchell R. Sharpe Estate collection, View details	Realized $930
Lot 360		Rockets, Mitchell Sharpe Book Proofs, Lot of two different including 1) "A History of Rockery in the 19th Century" by Sharpe and Ordway (392pp, photocopy, 3-ring) and "Tereshkova / It is I, Seagull" by Mitchell Sharpe (208pp, First Make-up Proof, 1974, pub. 1975). Proof copies of books are seldom available. Estimated Value $100 - 150, Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 361		Rockets, "Diverse NASA & Other" Books and Brochures", A fat carton, filled with a variety of publications relating to Rocketry covering the German Peenemunde and later US rockets and test facilities. Worth a close look to appreciate this lot. We note it includes: ""Report of the Delta Launch Vehicle System Review Board" (NASA, 1971, 300pp+), "International Missile and Spacecraft Guide" (1960, 300pp+), "Characteristics of Vertical Probe Rocket Vehicles" (Elgin AFB Proving Ground, APGC-TR-61-43, 1961, 153pp.), "Rocketry in the Americas Prior to WW I" by Mitchell Sharpe (typed/printed manuscript. May not be complete), "Die Rakete" (First Reprinting, 1965, vols, 1-3, 1927-1929, in German), "Die Rakete" (original, vols 1-2, 1927-28, in German), "Development and Testing of Rockets & Missiles at WSPG (White Sands Proving Grounds), 1945-1955" (undated printed three-ring manuscipt without author's name) and bound hardcover copy of "Space Journal" (1957 (vol.1, Number 1) to 1959 (vol. 1, number 5). An important lot containing numerous rare volumes. Most have the consignor's handstamp. Viewing recommended. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 362		Rockets, Black and White Publicity Photos, Lot of 85+ Black and White "reprint" photos plus 45, 3.5x5" photos, plus several dozen photos in other sizes. The consignor has graciously notated the description on the reverse of most of the photos. He used many of these as illustrations in his various books and articles. This is definitely a lot for a photo archivist rather than just a space buff. The behind-the-scenes shots are fascinating. The usual mixed condition should not be a deterent to chasing this lot. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. The Mitchell R. Sharpe Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 363		Rockets, 1940-50s, Space-Related Negatives, An unusual lot of 400+ original/reprint, mainly black and white negatives used by the author as illustrations in his many books and articles. Some are already masked for reproduction. The subjects range from Goddard, Peenemunde and other German area, satellites and rockets, both vintage and modern, etc. A fascinating lot containing material you probably haven't seen before. Estimated Value $100 - 150, Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 364		Rockets, 1970, "The Papers of Roberts H. Goddard" by Goddard & Pendray, This deluxe, 3 volume hardcover set (1970, First Edition, 1701pp., hard in dust case) contains the compilation of Goddard's papers. There is a printed card taped inside the front page of volume 1 which reads "This three-volume set ….comes to you with the compliments of the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation". There is a Mitchell Sharpe handstamp on the second inside page with a manuscript May 12, 1970 below. Some outer foxing due to the humidity in Huntsville over 40 years, but excellent overall condition. ALSO included in the small 1970 "First Supplemental Number, November 11, 1972" which is seldom available. This is only about the 3rd set of these books this writer has seen in over 30 years. A rare set. Estimated Value $250 - 350, Ex. The Mitchell R. Sharpe Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 365		Rockets, 1961, Mrs. Robert Goddard Autograph, on a two page typed letter to the consignor on letterhead stationery in which she offers corrections to the author's book about her husband. Rare and quite interesting. Estimated Value $100 - 150, Ex. the Mitchell Sharpe Estate collection, View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 366		Rockets, Two Contractor Models, Lot of two different including a McDonnell Douglas "Dragon" missile model (3.5" on a clear 4x2" base) AND a Raytheon "Sparrow III" missile model (9", on a black 6x3" base). An attractive pair despite the Sparrow missile having faults. The Sparrow model is has a "Superior 97" auction label on the base. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details	Unsold