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Lot 210 |
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Skylab Program, 1974, "Group Achievement Award" (framed to 15.5x12.5") This appears to be a printed award issued to Peter John Armitage / Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center - In recognition of the outstanding efforts and dedicated service of all of its employees in support of the Skylab program…" There is a prined signature of James Fletcher, NASA Administrator at the bottom. Attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
| Asking Price
$75 |
Lot 213 |
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Shuttle Program, 1979, "Senior Executive Service" Appointment Certificate (framed to 12.5x18.5") as issued to Peter J. Armitage as a Charter member of the Senior Executive Service of the United States of America." The document has the printed signature of President Jimmy Carter and is dated 13 July, 1979. Membership in the Service was awarded only to a limited number of senior executives in the government and was finalized after a one year probationary period. A rare document and the first we have seen.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$125 |
Lot 214 |
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Space Shuttle Program, Beta Cloth 35mm. Camera Cover (15x16.5") This white Beta cloth cover fits a Nikon F3 with motor drive camera. It opens up to a flat position and has an ID label sewn in that reads: "Camera Cover / 35mm. / P/N 10108-10043-02". Numerous velcro fasteners are afixed to fasten the cover to the actual camera. The consignor purchased this cover as part of a lot of eight in a NASA auction. Photocopied paperwork included with the lot includes information stating that at least one of the camera covers FLEW on STS-80, STS-82, STS-82 and STS-86. Unfortunately it can't be proven which cover this was as all eight covers were in one paerts bag. Regardless of flight status, this cover is a fascinating addition to any collection of NASA camera equiptment.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$125 |
Lot 226 |
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STS-47, 1992, FLOWN Nikon 55mm. f/2.8, 35mm. Micro-Nikkor Lens. This lens was made with a NASA ID numbers "P/N SED33101581-301 and S/N 1008 as part of the unit. There is an additional number "663128" handwritten with an electric engraving tool added. There are pieces of blue velcro attached to the lens, the lens cover and the base of the lens. The original parts bag and parts tag are included, as well as a history label attached to the lens itself. Photocopies of the parts' history sheet, etc. are included. This lens is fully functional and fits all Nikon SLR cameras including auto focus and digital cameras. Flown NASA lenses are scarce today.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
| Asking Price
$1,000 |
Lot 228 |
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STS-53, 1992, FLOWN Nikon 55mm. f/2.8, 35mm. Micro-Nikkor Lens. This lens was made with a NASA ID numbers "P/N SED33101581-301 and S/N 1012 as part of the unit. There is an additional number "663132" handwritten with an electric engraving tool added. There are pieces of blue velcro attached to the lens and the lens cover. The original parts bag and parts tag are included, as well as a history label attached to the lens itself. Photocopies of the parts' history sheet, etc. are included. This lens is fully functional and fits all Nikon SLR cameras including auto focus and digital cameras. Flown NASA lenses are scarce today.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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$1,000 |
Lot 231 |
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STS-72, 1996, Kiochi Wakata Autograph. On a FLOWN silk scarf (16x17") with multicolor mission and crew patches in two corners. Interesting and attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$75 |
Lot 238 |
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STS-128, 2009, ""C.O.L.B.E.R.T." Mission Patch (4") This patch was issued in honor of the "Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill" on the flight. It was named for TV Comedian Stephen Colbert and was made by the same company (AB Emblems) that makes all of the other NASA Mission patches. Due to licensing problems, only a small initial production run of the patch was made and it soon sold out with no more to be manufactured. This patch now has the smallest run of any NASA Mission patch made (further details on CollectSpace.com). A modern rarity.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$125 |
Lot 258 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 22x10") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 6 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that would have been used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has an open center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.1).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$175 |
Lot 259 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 16x8") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 15 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that wou;d have been used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has a closed center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.2).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$175 |
Lot 260 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 23x10") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 22 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that would have been used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has a open center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.3).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 261 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 20x10") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 20 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that was used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has a open center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.4).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 262 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 20x10") This handmade early personnel parachute has four groups of lines to aide in steering. The parachutist grabbed one of the groups in an attempt to steer his landing. Unfortunately it didn't work very well and the point of landing was very uncertain. (Hulsizer #177.5).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 263 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 9x4") This handmade orange parachute model is a 1946 version of a guide-surface (ribbed) parachute. This parachute was specifically designed to stabilize ordnance. It has excellent stability. (Hulsizer #177.6).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 264 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 10x5") This handmade orange/white parachute model is a type of airfoil parachute. The model was tested to determine maximum inflation and steady-state drag characteristics. This version has triangular panels cut above the bottom panel row. (Hulsizer #177.7).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 265 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 19x8") This handmade orange parachute model is a type of ring-slot parachute with a circular hole at the top of the canopy. These parachutes have been used for landing deceleration, cargo airdrop extraction and landing descent. (Hulsizer #177.8).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 266 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 18x9") This handmade, circa mid-1950s, "Combination Camouflage-Signal" parachute consisted of panels of natural white, international orange, olive green and tan. The two largest segments, each one-third, of the canopy area were supposed to be white and orange to facilitate signaling. The remaining third was equally divided between the green and tan colors for camouflage. This experimental model has four panels of equal size. This is a type of ring-slot parachute with a circular hole at the top of the canopy. (Hulsizer #177.9).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 267 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 28x12") This handmade, circa mid-1950s, "Combination Camouflage-Signal" parachute consisted of panels of natural white, international orange, olive green and tan. The two largest segments, each one-third, of the canopy area were supposed to be white and orange to facilitate signaling. The remaining third was equally divided between the green and tan colors for camouflage. This experimental model has four panels of equal size. This is a type of ring-slot parachute with a circular hole at the top of the canopy. Similar to the prior lot, but a much larger size. (Hulsizer #177.10).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 268 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 20x9") This handmade "Triangular" parachute is a model of the parachute made by Leonardo da Vinci in France in 1780. Red Hulsizer has so notated the edge of the chute in blue ink. (Hulsizer #177.11).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 269 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 21x11") This handmade red/white personnel parachute model is a type of C-9 parachute and has a Pull Down Vent Line designed to pull the vent down close to the level of the skirt, forcing the parachute to open faster. There are several "slits" and "triangular" openings in the red portion of the canope which accounts for about 2/3 of the canopy surface area. There is also an two added sections of white chute material on the canopy edge to apparently aide steering and/or stability. The model was tested to determine maximum inflation and steady-state drag characteristics. (Hulsizer #177.12).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 270 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 22x16") This handmade white parachute model was a type of "Aerial Recovery Parachute" that was designed for the capture of satellite re-entry vehicles. The cone extentions would support the engagement lines to allow an aircraft to grab the parachute and its payload in mid-air. This version of this chute has two cone extentions. These were tested at Wright-Patterson AFB as early as the mid-1950s. (Hulsizer #177.14).
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 271 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 28x18") This handmade white parachute model was a type of "Aerial Recovery Parachute" that was designed for the capture of satellite re-entry vehicles. The cone extentions would support the engagement lines to allow an aircraft to grab the parachute and its payload in mid-air. This version of this chute has three cone extentions. These were tested at Wright-Patterson AFB as early as the mid-1950s. (Hulsizer #177.15).
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 272 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 36x7") This handmade white parachute model is a type of ringslot parachute with slit openings between the two bottom rows of panels. (Hulsizer #177.16).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 273 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 36x15") This handmade tan parachute model is a model of the 1920s, 24 foot emergency parachute that was worn on the front by a parachutist as a backup chute. (Hulsizer #177.17).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 274 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 24x12") This handmade white parachute model is a type of ringslot parachute that is similar to a ribbon parachute, but uses wide strips of cloth rather than ribbons with space between each row. The ribbon construction makes it easier and more economical to manufacture. (Hulsizer #177.18).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 275 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 29x12") This handmade white parachute model is a type of ringslot parachute that is similar to a ribbon parachute, but uses wide strips of cloth rather than ribbons with space between each row. This version has four horizontal strips with six large openings at top. (Hulsizer #177.19).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 276 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 22x12") This handmade white parachute model is a type of guide-surface parachute. a version of it is pictured in THE ART OF DRAG: A HISTORY OF AIR FORCE PARACHUTE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT (p. 43). These chutes were tested in the mid-1940s. Note the openings in the middle of each pocket of the chute. (Hulsizer #177.20).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 277 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 31x15") This handmade white/orange parachute model is the first type of ringslot parachute. It is handmarked: "28' / 30 Gore / Disc Gap Band" by Red Hulsizer. This was designed to be a cargo parachute and not as a personnel chute. (Hulsizer #177.21).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 278 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 15x10") We're not exactly sure where this red/yellow-orange parachute falls into the scheme of things, except to say that it is made of heavier than normal material and has a large 7" vent hole at top. We'll leave the exact description to the experts. (Hulsizer #177.22).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 279 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 36x16"") This handmade model is of the standard Air Force C-9 personnel parachute has alternating sections of white and red panels and a vent at top. (Hulsizer #177.23).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 280 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 33x14"") This handmade white/red/yellow model parachute has a vent at top. The canopy is marked "35 (flat?)/30 gore" at the bottom of the canopy and has each gore numbered with a handstamp. (Hulsizer #177.24).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 281 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 46x18") This handmade white/red ringslot parachute model was the type used by sky divers prior to the development of the parafoil. Each gore numbered by hand up to number No. 45. The parachute has nine bands as well as an orange/white pilot chute at top with a guide-surface confiduration. (about 18x10"). Striking. (Hulsizer #177.25).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 282 |
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Aviation, Parachute Model (about 32x16") This bright yellow parachute is marked "36' Flat, 28 gore" on the canopy. The chute has an open top with a small pilot chute attached (8x3.5"). Definitely an eye catcher.
This parachute was discussed on the Antiques Roadshow from Phoenix earlier this year. (Hulzinger No. 177.26).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex: the Red Hulsizer collection of model parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 283 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 40x11") This handmade white handmade parachute has red risers and a large 19" opening at top. Very unusual and quite striking. (Hulsizer #177.28).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 284 |
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Aviation, Parachute Model (about 36x18") This white cargo-type parachute has a June 1964 blue manufacturer's name handstamped on one of the eight gores in the canopy. Closed top. This parachute was discussed on the Antiques Roadshow from Phoenix earlier this year. (Hulzinger No. 177.29).
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex: the Red Hulsizer collection of model parachutes.
| Asking Price
$175 |
Lot 285 |
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Aviation Parachute Model (1/12 scale, about 25x16") This red/white Jalbert Parafoil (a ram-jet inflated flexible wing design) was invented by Domina C. Jalbert. He first flew his invention in 1964 and it has proven to be the most radical departure in parachute design since Leonardo da Vince. This is the only parafoil to dominate the accuracy events in sport parachuting. (Hulsizer #177.30).
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 286 |
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Aviation Reserve Parachute Model Chest Packs (1/12 scale) Lot of three different green cloth packs including a 3-ring quick release pack (7.5x8x2") designed for the paracom parachute, a 2-ring quick release pack (9x3.5x1.5") designed for "ringsail" parachute and one 1-ring quick release pack (8x3x2") that isn't marked. All of these are made of soft, green beta-cloth like material in various states of completeness. A parachute is only as good as the pack it is packed in.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$170 |
Lot 287 |
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Balance of Red Hulzinger's Parachute Modelling Materials. An interesting lot for a parachute modeller including a VERY large piece of white silky material, a white silky bag sewn on all four sides (46x40"), a red drawstring bag (15x15"), an unfinished parachute canopy with red/white alternating panels and a mesh bottom (no suspension lines), and assorted tapes and suspension line materials. A great lot of the basic materials from which he manufacturered his parachute masterpieces.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$50 |
Lot 288 |
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Aviation, "Model Kite" (38x36") This clear plastic/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three vertical wooden rods for stability and two 7x11.5" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. Generally excellent overall condition. Unique.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$125 |
Lot 289 |
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Aviation, "Model Kite" (38x36") This pink/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three vertical wooden rods for stability and two 13x9" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. An original roll of kite string is attached. Generally excellent overall condition. Unique. (Note: Photo is upside down.).
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$125 |
Lot 290 |
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Aviation, "Model Kite" (38x36") This bubblegum pink/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three verticle wooden rods for stability and two 7x7" and two 8x2.5" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. Generally excellent overall condition with some staining at the edges. Unique. (Note: Photo is upside down.).
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$125 |
Lot 291 |
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Aviation, "Model Kite" (42x45") This orange/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three verticle wooden rods for stability and two 13x6" and one 7x9"" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with just slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. Generally excellent overall condition. Unique.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$125 |
Lot 292 |
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Extremely Rare Collier Aviation Trophy. 1926 Collier Trophy (personal size award) to "Major E.L. Hoffman. Air Corps / For Development of a Practical Parachute". Bronze (unsigned), after the original by Ernest W. Keyser, height including. base 13.5", the octagonal base 8.25" length and width, weight aprox. 30 lbs.
Founded in 1911 by publisher and aviation enthusiast Robert J. Collier, it was originally called Aero Club of America Trophy. It is is still awarded annually by the President of the United States on the recommendation of the NAA "For the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year." Each year the recipient’s name is added to the original trophy and the awardee receives a smaller personal version. Winners of the award include aviation pioneer Glen Curtis, Orville & Wilbur Wright, Donald Douglas, Howard Hughes, Chuck Yeager, and the Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 Crews, as well as companies such as Sikorsky, the Hubble Telescope Recovery Team, and (in 2009) the International Space Station Team.
Edward Lincoln Hoffman (1884-1970) rose to the rank of Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served in World War I. He retired from the military in 1926, the year of his Collier award, to go into the parachute manufacturing business. The appearance of an original Collier Trophy on the open market is an extremely rare occurrence.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
| Asking Price
$2,200 |
Lot 293 |
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1928 National Air Races, Original Panorama Photos. Lot of two different including a black and white photo of the" Grandstand" (45x10") and a similar photo of the "Parking Lot" (55x10"), each with the handstamp of "The Littler Art Shop, Glendale, CA" on the reverse. These photos are of the First National Air Races that were held in Los Angeles. Additional races were held over the next 6-7 years to great success. All of the famous barnstorming pilots, including Amelia Earhart, flew to great acclaim. These photos are extremely rare and seldom come up for auction. Both are in excellent overall condition.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
| Asking Price
$125 |
Lot 294 |
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Red Hulsizer's Geometric Quilt (120x72") A striking geometric quilt made by this master parachute maker. Unlined and unfinished, this is a striking piece of work.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.
| Asking Price
$50 |
Lot 305 |
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Ben-Gurion, David (1876-1973) Founder of the State of Israel; first (1948-52) and third (1955-62) prime minister of Israel. 1962 First Day Cover commemorating the 25th anniversary of the State of Israel and of the United Jewish Appeal and a printed statement of congratulations to the UJA with an original signature, "D. Ben-Gurion," along with a certificate thanking the family of the late Arthur R. Rack for his service to the UJA "in the cause of Jewish life-saving and rebuilding." The FDC and statement signed by Ben-Gurion were formerly affixed to the certificate but have been dismounted.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
| Asking Price
$150 |
Lot 307 |
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[Dreyfus Affair] Belgian Postcards by Julio. A complete series of 31 original Belgian postcards by Julio satirizing the miscarriage of justice in the case of Alfred Dreyfus. Text in French. One has the caption, "And he was alone in defending her!" and shows Emile Zola defending "Truth," which is represented as a despairing, kneeling female figure who holds Zola's famous "J'accuse" letter, which was published on the front page of the Parisian newspaper L'Aurore on January 13, 1898. A crowd of people leans away in disapproval. Other cards depict various characters involved in the affair: Dreyfus himself., Esterhazy, Henry, etc. Truth and justice are shown shackled and fraternity, liberty, and equality are thrown into a flame. France was divided into pro-Dreyfus (mostly intellectuals) and anti-Dreyfus camps; Zola's letter brought the affair not only to the attention of France, but also to the rest of the world.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
| Asking Price
$1,200 |
Lot 308 |
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[Dreyfus Affair] Two Musée des Horreurs (Freak Show) Posters. Both published by V. Lenepveu, Paris, 25½ x 18¾ in. (1899). No. 4 depicts Emile Zola as "The King of Pigs," sitting on a pile of his books and smearing the map of Europe with "International Excrement." No. 5, titled "Trou de Balle" (Bullet Hole, but a slang expression for a---hole) shows the head of Fernand Labori, who served as lawyer for Dreyfus and Zola., on the head of a donkey; at left, hands can be seen loading a percussion pistol. Labori was shot and wounded during Dreyfus' 1899 retrial. This poster announces the upcoming publication of two "Freak Show" numbers per week, promising a total of some 200 drawings between the Freak Show; which showed figures in the pro-Dreyfus camp as disgusting half-animal creatures, and the "Musée des Patriotes" which showed members of the anti-Dreyfus camp as patriots and heroes. Both poster have ragged edges, toning, and folds. Rare artifacts of the very important Dreyfus Affair.
Estimated Value $750 - 950.
| Asking Price
$750 |
Lot 309 |
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[Dreyfus Affair] Very Rare American Postcard. Postcard with a bust image of Capt. Alfred Dreyfuss in a decorative border, published by Stuyvesant Card Co., N.Y. At upper right corner are crossed American flags and a patriotic Eagle. Addressed to a correspondent in Vienna with a few German words on the verso. With 1899 New York and Vienna postmarks and a 2¢ stamp. Very good plus; cancellation shows through behind Dreyfus' head.
| Asking Price
$300 |
Lot 311 |
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Rokach, Israel (1886-1959) Member of the first Knesset; served from 1949-59. He was mayor of Tel Aviv (1936-53). Typed Letter Signed as mayor of Tel-Aviv on Municipal Corporation Tel-Aviv letterhead, one page, in Hebrew, 9 x 5¾ in., June 17, 1948. To Dr. A.Z. Eshkoly, "I hereto approve getting his letter regarding his offer to serve as manager of the municipal library 'Share Zion.' Unfortunately, there was a need to respond to the matter at a more suitable time." With translation. Jewish Jerusalem would be under attack by Arab forces for another month before Israeli forces succeeded in breaking the siege.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
| Asking Price
$100 |
Lot 312 |
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Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Sixth President of the United States. He served as minister to Holland (1794), to Portugal (1796), and to Prussia (1797) He was U.S. senator from Massachusetts (1803-1808). In 1809 he was appointed U.S. Minister to Russia and from 1815-1817 was U. S. Minister to Britain. He served as Secretary of State (1817-1825) to James Monroe, spent one term as President (1825-1829), then spent 17 years in the House of Representatives (1831-1848), where he literally died on the job. He was one of America's greatest diplomats.
Aautograph Letter unsigned with holograph Free Frank on the verso, "Free John Quincy Adams S.U.S.," as U.S. senator (Washington, D.C.), Feb. 2 1804. To his brother, Thomas B. Adams, in Quincy, Massachusetts, reporting on the bitter and controversial Congressional debates over acts for the financial support of the Louisiana Purchase territory.
In part: "The inclosed sheet [not present] of the Journals of the House, will show you that they had disagreed to the first and last of the amendments proposed by the Senate to the bill for raising a revenue in Louisiana. The Senate have insisted, and appointed managers for a conference. I suspect the Senate will finally be obliged to yield in this controversy. The project as it came from the house was much more consistent, and the title of this act more wary, than it was by the amendment of the Senate. It did not show so flagrantly the violation of our Repub[lican] Principles; though in fact it carried that violation farther. I am passiv[e in] this case--having recorded my principles in the three Resolves so indignantly rejected almost a month ago. Breckenridge is now speaking on the question to strike out the 8:th section of the Government Bill;…On this question too I am now passive--as my principles will require my vote against the bill in either shape…."
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