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The Nov 14-15, 2020 Collectibles Auction


Apollo 15
 
 
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Lot 933
Apollo 15: (REVISED LISTING) 70 MM Film Magazine Tri-Sectioned Stowage Bag Intended for Lunar Surface, Tagged 'LM', Dick Underwood Collection (1927-2011) Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the 20th Century. From Underwood's collection, a phenomenal Apollo 15 artifact. A tri-sectioned bag made of beta cloth that Moonwalkers David Scott and Jim Irwin during training would drop their Hasselblad film magazines once shot to capacity. Each Velcro flap is tagged 70mm MAG with a center sewn tab has "LM" (Lunar Module) boldly printed. 5 x 4 x 10" the stowage bag has no parts number sewn, someone hand printed "S", "T" and "U" on the flaps, and it has has three Velcro strips underneath bag. Outside of bag clean, just slightest hint age toning, but inside has scattered grey coloration and speckles especially within the sewn seams. There are also scribbled on the bag number of photos taken by each magazine.

Also found in bag was a Post-It note that reads in all caps "APOLLO 15 LUNAR MODULE HASSELBLAD MAGAZINE STORAGE BAG. WENT TO SURFACE OF THE MOON" and signed Richard Underwood. An important piece of provenance included but stowage bag also has a prepared LOA from the family. ****

**** Two great fans/experts in space ephemera most definitely agree with the authenticity of the bag. What cannot be proved, irrefutably, is that it was flown to the moon aside from the handwritten note included in the bag with Dick Underwood's signature and comments. We agree, that irrespective of the peerless provenance, there is no definitive proof it was on the moon. We are now selling as of the period and clearly evident that it was used for training. The other issue is there is no stamped parts number on the side as is the one in the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Estimated Value $3,500 - UP
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$9,600
Lot 934
Apollo 15 Insurance Cover from the Personal Collection of Moonwalker Jim Irwin with Handwritten Confirmation of Authenticity by Irwin on Verso. The only insurance covers that the crew of Apollo 15 used were those provided by the NASA Manned Spacecraft Stamp Club. These MSCSC covers were signed by the crew prior to the flight, had stamps applied, canceled and held by the families during the flight. After Apollo 15 had safely returned, the insurance covers had served their original purpose. They have now become treasured and valuable collectibles most especially if they have been confirmed by one of the crew. This cover is from Lunar Module Pilot, Jim Irwin's personal collection which he has confirmed in his own handwriting and signed on verso. Dave Scott and Jim Irwin were the 7th and 8th Moonwalkers respectively. Dave Scott is still going strong at 88 years old, Al Worden passed this year in March, with Jim Irwin the first and youngest Apollo Astronauts to die, from a series of heart attacks in 1991. Cover and signatures are in superior condition. Rare and very collectible. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
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$1,200
Lot 935
Apollo 15 and 16: 5 Inscribed and Signed Photos to Dick Underwood, Worden, Scott, Young and Duke. (Three Moonwalkers) + Frank Borman A-8 (1927-2011) Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the 20th Century. From his personal collection five (5) inscribed and signed photos from Apollo 8, Frank Borman an image of the Earth taken from the moon, Apollo 15 Al Worden and Dave Scott both extending heartfelt thanks each on separate red serial numbered photos, and from Apollo 16 two red serial numbered photo of each on the moon very nicely inscribed and signed thanks and best wishes. All pieces in excellent condition. Comes with LOA for the Underwood Family. Estimated Value $800 - UP
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$1,015
Lot 936
  Withdrawn Unsold






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