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Sale 64
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Lot 1075 |
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Mercury Program, 1963, "Corvette" Retail Instalment Contract. Every space collector knows about the specially made Corvettes leased to each of the Mercury Seven astronauts. These cars have become part of the hard living image of the guys. This lot is Deke Slayton's copy of his original contract, signed on January 15, 1963 by Slayton and Jim Rathmann in Melbourne, FL. The contract shows the model and Serial number of his 8 cylinder, 1963 new convertible. Even as a carbon copy, this is a historic, original document. Unique.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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| Realized
$192 |
Lot 1076 |
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Mercury Program, c1966, Deke Slayton Autograph. Lot of three autographs on 1) a 1966 Alaska hunting license, on a trimmed color illustration of a Mercury capsule being retrieved from a water landing and on a photo card. An attractive trio.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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| Realized
$59 |
Lot 1077 |
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Mercury Program, c1960s, Carpenter, Cooper & Schirra Autographs. On each of three identical NASA color lithographs of the Mercury Seven. Unusual and attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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$59 |
Lot 1078 |
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Mercury Program, c1960, Deke Slayton Autograph. Lot of two different including one on a 1960 NASA black and white photo that he has signed:"Best Wishes / Donald K. Slayton" (his early autograph) and the other being on an 8x10" color glossy (on Kodak paper) that he has signed "D.K.Slayton" (his later autograph). An attractive pair. A paper clip stain on top of the black and white photo and some wrinkles should not detract.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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| Realized
$496 |
Lot 1079 |
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Mercury Program, 2002, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn and Wally Schirra Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color Mercury launch photo. This piece was issued by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and sold at the Kennedy Space Center, FL. The photo is mounted in a 10x12" photo folder. A small COA is included.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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$201 |
Lot 1080 |
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Mercury Program, 2002, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn and Wally Schirra Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color Mercury launch photo. This piece was issued by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and sold at the Kennedy Space Center, FL. The photo is mounted in a 10x12" photo folder.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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$189 |
Lot 1081 |
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Mercury Program, c1960, Deke Slayton's Sterling Silver Mercury 7 Cuff Links and Tie Tac. An attractive set of large, Sterling Silver, jewelry with each Mercury 7 emblem measuring a Texas sized 1"x1.5". These have the look of being custom made, although they are not marked as such. Attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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$307 |
Lot 1082 |
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Mercury Program, c1960, "Mercury Capsule" Lithograph (framed to 12.5x23") This striking, multicolor lithograph depicts the Mercury capsule with escape tower in place. The piece is fresh and clean with light toning at the lower end. Unusually attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$96 |
Lot 1083 |
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Mercury Program, c1960s, Signed Mercury 7 Group Photo (framed to 14x12"). This attractive photo is signed by Gordon Cooper, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton (all faded to some degree). An iconic photo. Attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$84 |
Lot 1084 |
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Mercury Program, 1984, John (Glenn) Autograph. On a 25th Anniversary color photo (14x11") of the Mercury astronauts. Glenn has inscribed the piece: "To Deke - With many thanks - John". Minor edge faults, but an unusual and interesting piece. A similar 8x10" color photo is also included.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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$100 |
Lot 1085 |
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Mercury Program, c1960s, Literature. A clean lot that includes the NASA publications issued for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Manned Orbital Space Flights, the Project Mercury / A Chronology, America in Space, etc. A wealth of information for any collector.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$165 |
Lot 1086 |
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Mercury/Gemini Program, c1960s, NASA Photos. A fascinating lot of over 60 different, 8x10" mainly black and white behind-the-scenes photos. ALSO included are original Polaroid Mercury spacesuit photos (x30+), some of which are reproduced as NASA 8x10" photos, some printed matter AND an original 1959, B.F. Goodrich "Light Weight Full Pressure Suit, Mark IV" handbook (46pp.). This is definitely a lot worthy of a close look.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$1,416 |
Lot 1087 |
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Mercury/Gemini Program, c1960s, NASA Photos. Lot of NASA 8x10" black and white behind-the-scenes publicity photos including Mercury (x35) and Gemini (x85). An interesting lot in mostly excellent condition. Viewing recommended.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized
$378 |
Lot 1088 |
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Mercury/Gemini/Apollo Programs, 1962//1975, Space Literature. Lot of six different hard and soft cover publications. Included are the "Results of the First United States Orbital Space Flight", "Results of the Second United States Manned Orbital Space Flight", "Results of the Third United States Manned Orbital Space Flight", Gemini Summary Conference", "Earth Photographs from Gemini VI through XII" and "
Apollo Expeditions to the Moon". All of the volumes appear to be in good shape. Some have owner's inscriptions, labels and dedications added. A nice lot.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized
$236 |
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