Lot 374
Mercury Program, 1960, Jupiter Rocket Launch Explosion Photos, Lot of four sequential black and white photos (each mounted on thick card)and showing sequential pictures of the launch at +2, +4, +6, and +8 seconds after launch. The rocket launched with a defective guidance system. It tipped over and blew up in 8 seconds after launch. These photos probably used by the consignor during a news briefing at the time. Rare and seldom seen today.
Estimated Value $250 - 350,
Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection,
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