Lot 35
MA-9, 1963, FLOWN "Skin" Foil (1.5x.5") This is one of the earliest "Flown Foil" mounts that we have seen. The lucite (2x1") containing the "skin" is mounted on a bias-cut presentation wooden block (3.25x3.25x1.5") with an engraved plaque that reads: "Actual skin from "Faith 7" / MA-9 May 15-16, 1963 / Astronaut Gordon Cooper / NASA / Manned Spacecraft Center / Houston, Texas". This was an official presentation mount and is exceptionally rare.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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