Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 68

The June 30th Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Aerospace

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 307		Aviation Art, c1960s, Pop Artist Robert Dowd" Original Pencil "Stamp" Art (10x6.5") This original red/black pencil perforated "stamp" painting depicts the 1928 2c Civil Aviation stamp issued by the US government to honor the International Civil Aviation Conference held in Washington, DC of the same year. Dowd was an original member of the Pop Art movement along with Roy Liechtenstein, Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud, etc. One of the first "Pop" art painting series he made of US Aviation stamps were primarily made during the 1960 period while he lived in San Francisco. In 1961, when he moved to Los Angeles, he began his Currency painting period which eventually led him to attract the attention of the FBI and J Edgar Hoover. Not needing the added problems of dealing with the FBI to those of a struggling artist, he switched back to painting stamps, but continued to do currency paintings on the side. He went on to have a long and varied career, passing away in 1996 in Los Angeles. His paintings are seldom available on the art market. The last ones we are aware of being sold were sold in about 1998. This piece, typical of his stamp art is pencil signed the lower right. Rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 308		Aviation, 1943-1982, "Deke Slayton's "Pilot Individual Flight Record", Summary of Pilot Flight Hours", etc. This pile of records (most appear to be carbons, but some may be original) shows every flight flown by Deke, including his military, Edwards AFB, NASA and post-retirement. It shows the aircraft he was qualified to fly as well as when and for how long he flew each flight. Judging from the 3" or more stack of records, his flying career was both extensive and varied. A great historical record. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 309		Aviation, 1949, Deke Slayton's University of Minnesota Aeronautical Engineering Course Reports. Lot of two different including one written on March 11, 1949 for AERO 130 entitled "The Preliminary Design of a High Speed Midget Racer for the 190cu. in. Race" (he got a "B") and one written on June 1, 1949 for AERO 131 entitled: "Determination of Forces Acting on a Midget Racer Wing" (ungraded). Both reports are hand-signed and include hand-drawn graphs, charts and diagrams. ALSO included is a "SPECIAL COMMENDATION" from the University of Minnesota dated June 4, 1974 (before ASTP) extolling Deke's accomplishments over the prior 20 years since his graduation from the University. All are somewhat battered, but are a fascinating glimpse into the young man who achieved so much in his chosen career. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 310		Aviation, 1951//1985, Slayton's Military documents. Lot of about 10+ original, USAF documents related to Slayton's time on active duty and in the Reserves. Each is hand-signed and dated by Slayton. The documents include his DD214, Allotment Authorizations, Application for Reserve Asignment, Ready Reserve Service Agreement, Application for Dependents Authorization for Medical Care Card, Classification Action Request, an Armed Forces Aecurity Questionaire AND a 1961 Langley AFB, 8x10" black and white photo of Slayton taken March 1961 (file holes at top). He doesn't look that happy. An important lot of documents. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 311		Aviation, 1988, "Gathering of Eagles" Autographed Program (8.5x11") This paperback 24pp. program is signed by many of the "Eagles" honored. These include William Badham, Robert Knapp, Joseph Moore, Tex Hill, Gabby Gabreski, Curtis LeMay, Roland Beamont, Ralph Parr, Dick Caledge, Raymond Toliver, Thomas Miller, Charles DeBellevue, and Dick Rutan. We also note two other autographs including one notated "M.O.H." (Medal of Honor ?) on the inside cover. Deke was also honored in this year, but didn't sign the Program. A small color photo (3.5x5") showing Deke and Bobbie sitting at a table with some of the other honorees is included. An attractive piece of aviation memorabilia. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 312		Aviation, "Chuck Yeager" Autograph (14x17") on the wing of a silver, black, red model of the North American P-51-D Mustang he flew (Glamorous Glen III) from 1944 until the end of WW II. After being shot down, Yeager returned to the States and became a test pilot - during which time he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound in the X-1. A striking model in its original box. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $264
Lot 313		Aviation, "Col. Paul W. Tibbets" Autograph (15x22", black ink) on the wing of a silver B-29 "Superfortress" model of the plane he flew (the Enola Gay) from which he dropped the first Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. His COA is included along with a picture of him signing this model. Attractive, clean and a part of history no longer remembered by the modern generation (unfortunately). Striking. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 314		Aviation, "Lt. Col Richard E. Cole" Autograph (13x16", silver ink) on the wing of a khaki model of the B-29B. Cole was a co-pilot alongside Jimmy Doolittle on their Tokyo bombing raid. The stand to this model is missing, but still in its original box (with COA) and in clean condition. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90