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Sale 88
The Manuscripts, Collectibles and Space Auction
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Realized |
Lot 1017 |
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1978 Double Eagle II record balloon flight crew signed photo. Striking 8"x10" B&W photo depicting the crew, Double Eagle in flight and trans-Atlantic route from Presque Isle Maine to Evreux France. Balloon actually landed in Misery near Paris. Photo bears bold signatures of it's late crew members: Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo and Larry Newman. Rare signed photo.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized
$60 |
Lot 1018 |
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1974 Project DaVinci FLOWN balloon cover. Nov 1, 1974 FLOWN Project DaVinci balloon cover (#797) signed by both pilot & co-pilot, Jimmie Craig and Vera Simons, respectively Note on reverse in red ink noting that the cover was carried aboard the gondola by Vera Simons. Also includes two unflown Project DaVinci covers and collateral.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| Realized
$43 |
Lot 1019 |
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1960 Joe Kittinger signed Excelsior III cover. Cacheted Aug 16, 1960 Excelsior III record free fall descent cover (102,800 feet to 17,500 feet when parachute opened). Bold signature of parachutist Joe W Kittinger, Jr. to right of cachet.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$60 |
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