Lot 600
Skylab Program, 1973, FLOWN, Original Skylab Debris (1x1x.5") This fascinating piece of charcoal debris was recovered in Australia after the Skylab fell out of orbit in 1979. A 1981 handwritten personal letter is included that reads, in part: "…the purpose of this letter is to send you this small piece of Skylab we promised you. It landed on the S'th Coast of W. A. in July 1979 in a place called ESPERANCE. I think we told you how Neville and another fellow found some fragments. I do hope it arrives safely to you. We have only sent 6 pieces to our friends out of Australia…". While we have seen, and offered, many commercial, lucite preparations of Skylab debris, this piece, complete with its padded Australian shipping envelope, original letter and "matchbox/cotton" shipping container, kind of makes the reality of "The Sky(lab) is Falling!" seem more meaningful. A great addition to any space collection. This is the first "original" piece of this debris we have seen.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $104 |
