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Apollo 11

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 892		Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong Signed NASA White Spacesuit Litho (8x10") NASA color litho with printed info on reverse. Armstrong has written: "To Rita & Family./All good wishes/.Neil Armstrong" in black pen, boldly signed. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 893		Neil Armstrong Autograph. A clean sharp Armstrong autograph on a Belgium first day postal cover. The cover reads "First Man on the Moon" with a postage stamp depicting the Apollo 11 crew. Armstrong has signed in black pen in the center of the cover. The autograph was obtained in the early 1970s by a Kennedy Space center employee who was President of the KSC Philatelic Society. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 894		Apollo XI Moon Landing Crew Signed Book of Captain Cook's Voyages. A handsome volume titled "The Voyages of Captain Cook" by R. & T. Rienits, 157 pgs, Hamlyn, London, 1968. Signed by all three Apollo XI astronauts, Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin on front end page. Excellent condition. From our Superior Galleries space memorabilia auction of Jan. 11, 1993, lot 757, with original lot ticket. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 895		Buzz Aldrin Autographed Space Poetry Book. A small hardcover book of poetry and quotations, "A Small Step for Man…A Giant Leap For Mankind" by Helen Farries. Autographed "Buzz Aldrin" over the color cover picture of the moon; the signature in ball point ink is bold and clear. Ex-Buzz Aldrin collection of Apollo XI awards and gifts. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $108
Lot 896		Outstanding Apollo XI Crew Photo at Launch Complex 39, Aldrin Autographed. This large and evocative official NASA color photograph (20" wide x 15.75" high) shows the three Apollo XI astronauts unveling the dedicatory monument at Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39, from where Apollo XI was launched on July 16, 1969 landing on the moon four days later on July 20. Neil Armstrong displays an especially proud smile as he removes an American Flag from the monument, while Aldrin and Collins look on approvingly. Signed below the photo by Buzz Aldrin. The photo laid down on matte board to an overall size of 24" x 20"; the matte board extremities with minor faults; the photo and signature are excellent. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 897		Pair of Apollo XI National Geographic and Westinghouse Awards. 1) A large handsome color photograph from the National Geographic Society on the occasion of the award of the Society's "General Thomas D. White United States Air Force Trophy" for outstanding contributions to American aerospace progress. In this photo, Aldrin and Collins, with Thomas Paine accepting for Armstrong, receive their personal, smaller size versions of the award, with Air Force Secretary Seamans looking on. Overall size 23.75" wide by 17.5" high, the photo in excellent condition. 2) A rarely seen poster with salutation from Westinghouse to NASA and Apollo XI, showing a still photo of the planting of the USA flag on the moon's surface, this from a live television transmission shown to the world as it happened, using Westinghouse TV cameras. Overall size is 20.5" wide by 27.5" high; this very rare poster with laminated framing, ready for hanging and display. Both ex-Buzz Aldrin collection of Apollo XI awards and gifts. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 898		Important Pair California & Florida Aldrin Award Documents. 1) A handsomely made document awarded by the California Legislature declaring Buzz Aldrin "Man of the Decade in Science" on 11 June 1990, enumerating, in the extensive citation, many of his historic accomplishments, including Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo XI. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5" wide by 22.5 inches high. Excellent condition; ready for hanging or display. 2) An attractive Prolamation Document award from Florida's Dade County on the occasion of "Buzz Aldrin Day" on 22 March 1989. Size: 15" wide x 17" high and in excellent condition. Both unique items are ex-Buzz Aldrin collection of Apollo XI related awards. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 899		Unique Florida Award to Buzz Aldrin for Apollo XI. A large and impressive custom made wood framed award, the center in silver and black, from Pinellas County, Florida and its cities, the citation named to "Colonel Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. as a member of the Crew of Apollo XI". Overall size, 17.5" wide by 27.75" high. With original Smithsonian inventory tag. Excellent condition; ready for hanging or display. Ex-Buzz Aldrin collection of Apollo XI awards and gifts. When Buzz Aldrin decided to sell the collection of Apollo XI and other space related memorabilia he acquired, by award or gift, as a result of his history making Moon Landing on July 20, 1969, all of the items first were sent to the Smithsonian Institution in Washigton, D.C., so pieces from Aldrin's collection could be selected for the national museum's collection. The balance was returned to Aldrin, often with small gummed yellow or blue inventory tags attached. Over time these tags have come to be considered a pedigree and authentication for much of Aldrin's space memorabilia that has come to the collector market. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 900		1969, Apollo 11 Desk Set with FLOWN CM Heatshield Fragment (5.5x3.75.3.5") desk set with pen and and mounted capsule containing flown fragment attached plus plaque left by Apollo 11 astronauts on the Moon. Additional plaque along bottom reads "This encapsulation contains/A Fragment of the Apollo 11 Command Module Heat Shield." Most unusual display for flown artifact. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $780
Lot 901		1969, Apollo 11 FLOWN CM Electrical Ablative Plug. Small plug mounted in Lucite cylinder (2.25x1") engraved on bottom "Apollo 11/July 16-24, 1969/Command Module/Electrical Ablative Plug." Very fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,353
Lot 902		1969 UPI Teletype Roll Covering Apollo 11. About 50 foot roll, used by WAPI TV in Birmingham, AL that begins with cabin de-pressuration (before first steps on the Moon) through end of TV coverage for day one the Moon. Most unusual Apollo 11 artifact. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $646
Lot 903		1969, Apollo 11 CM Thermal Coating. Three 1" square samples of the Apollo 11 Kapton foil Command Module thermal coating. The gold side of the foil has been affixed to a Plexiglass square in preparation for presentation. The reverse side (silver color) is exposed. These samples were destined for a more formal presentation, but are very interesting in their current form. Includes handwritten and signed COA from consignor that reads in part: "This foil is from Apollo 11, CM107, "Columbia"…. It was given to me in mid 1969…" Great way to create three of your own presentation pieces and be able to actually touch the outer suface of the Apollo 11 Command Module. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 904		1969, Apollo 11 CM Thermal Coating. Three 1" square samples of the Apollo 11 Kapton foil Command Module thermal coating. The gold side of the foil has been affixed to a Plexiglass square in preparation for presentation. The reverse side (silver color) is exposed. These samples were destined for a more formal presentation, but are very interesting in their current form. Includes handwritten and signed COA from consignor that reads in part: "This foil is from Apollo 11, CM107, "Columbia"…. It was given to me in mid 1969…" Great way to create three of your own presentation pieces and be able to actually touch the outer suface of the Apollo 11 Command Module. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 905		1969, Apollo 11 Lunar Plaque, Made From the Original Negative. The original Apollo 11 stainless steel plaque (c. 9x7.5") is affixed to the Eagle's ladder. This aluminum plaque (3x2.5") was made by NASA from the same negative using the same photo etching process as the one on the LM. ALSO INCLUDES 1" square FLOWN Kapton foil. Includes a consignor's handwritten and signed COA that reads in part: "This small Apollo 11 plaque was made from the master negative. This same negative was used to produce the plaque left on the lunar surface." No more than 200 of these small plaques were made and given to NASA employees and most likely have been lost over the years. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 906		Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Kaptan Swatch From CM. Piece of Kaptan (less than 0.75" square) from Command Module "Columbia" that was part of the spacecraft's thermal protection removed from external conical heatshield after splashdown by Mr Nasse in August, 1969. Piece is mounted on Ken Havekotte COA (8.5x11"). Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 907		1969 Apollo 11 FLOWN CM Thermal Coating. The 1" square Kapton foil is presented in a Lucite disc (2.5" diamter, 1" thick). The engraving reads: "Apollo XI/Mylar/Command Module/Thermal Coating." A very nice presentation piece in a box. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 908		1969, Apollo 11 FLOWN CM Thermal Coating. The 1" square Kapton foil is presented in a Lucite disc (2.5" diamter, 1" thick). The engraving reads: "Apollo XI/Mylar/Command Module/Thermal Coating." A very nice presentation piece in a box. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 909		1969, Apollo 11 FLOWN CM Thermal Coating. The 1" square Kapton foil is presented in a Lucite disc (2.5" diamter, 1" thick). The engraving reads: "Apollo XI/Mylar/Command Module/Thermal Coating." A very nice presentation piece in a box. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 910		Apollo 11, 1969, Lunar Flag "Tie-Down" Strap (about 13") This clear plastic strap was the only one saved by the consignor after being used to tie-down the US Flag that eventually ended up being planted on the lunar surface during Apollo 11. Included is the consignor's COA picturing four men (including the consignor) doing the actual tie-down as immortalized on NASA 8x10" color photo No. S-69-38778. The original NASA photo included with the adjacent flag lot. These two lots really belong together as they are both part of the same story - one of the most riveting stories to come out of the Apollo 11 flight. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 Ex. the Thomas L. Moser collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 911		1969, Apollo 11 Stainless Steel Medallion Made From Die Carried to Lunar Surface. A 2.5" diameter stainless steel medallion made from a die carried to lunar surface by Apollo 11 astronauts. A special die was flown on Apollo 11 and was utilized to fabricate this medallion. These were given to people who had won a previous Apollo honor award. Estimated Value $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 912		Apollo 13, 1970 FLOWN Gold Foil (.5x.5") mounted in a clear Lucite cylinder (3x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XIII/April 13-17, 1970/Command Module/Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 349 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 913		1970, Apollo 13 FLOWN LM Webbing Strip. Braided cloth strap (9.5" long) is a portion of the webbing from the lunar module Aquarius that was salvaged by Apollo 13 crew before LM jettisoning. Includes typed and hand signed COA from consignor saying in part: "…salvaged… webbing was cut into small pieces and presented to members of the ground support team that helped the crew return home safely. This was given to me in 1970…." Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 914		1970, Apollo 13 FLOWN LM Webbing Strap. Braided cloth strap (8" long) is a portion of the webbing from the lunar module Aquarius that was salvaged by Apollo 13 crew before LM jettisoning. Includes typed and hand signed COA from consignor saying in part: "…salvaged… webbing was cut into small pieces and presented to members of the ground support team that helped the crew return home safely. This was given to me in 1970…." Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,170
Lot 915		Apollo 13, 1970, Signed LM Simulator Training Manual Page. Two sided page from mission training manual (8x5.5") signed boldly by Fred Haise and Jim Lovell. Inscription in Fred Haise's hand reads; "used in training on Apollo 13." Three punch holes at left (manual was loose leaf), page seems to indicate glitches and problems occuring during simulator training. Collateral material included. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690