Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Apollo 17

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 654		Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN Lunar Surface US Flag (6x9") This unmounted flag is accompanied by a color photocopy of a 1975 typed letter/COA on NASA letterhead from Gene Cernan to Ed Barker stating that the flag was flown on "America" and "Challenger" Apollo XVII. There is an additional photocopied handwritten note in red ink, initialed "ESB" stating "Given to me by Gene Cernan - Personal Kit - Apollo 17 - In his suit while on the moon". A notarized statement by the consignor states that these documents are true copies of the original notes. A rare and important flag. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,058
Lot 655		Apollo 17, 1972, Lunar Surface FLOWN Camera Film (20x40mm.) This piece of FLOWN, unexposed photo film is from a film roll used on the lunar surface by the crew and was salvaged by the consignor after the flight returned. Mounted on a blue/white "Underwood" certificate of authenticity, this is an important piece of space memorabilia. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $294
Lot 656		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans and Harrison Schmitt Autographs. On the mat (20x16") surrounding a color photo (14x11", slightly faded) of Cernan on the lunar surface. The mat is inscribed: "To Jere & Paula / A very proud and exciting moment we'd like to share with you - Best wishes from the Crew of Apollo XVII". Slight soiling and nicks around the mat edges, but an attractive piece of memorabilia from man's last flight to the moon. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. Ex. The NASA Pilot Jere Cobb collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 657		Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan Autograph. On the face of his "The Cernan Corporation" business card with his title as "President". Boldly signed and seldom available. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $76
Lot 658		Apollo 17, 1972, Ron Evans Handwritten Note re Backside of the Moon. This one page pencil note (8x10") was sent to Evans by a fan in England in 1984. In it, the fan asked "Does the back of the moon look the same as the front of the moon? Did NASA ever consider a lunar landing there?" Evans replied, in ink: "The back of the moon - (the part we never see from the earth) has more hills and mountains and very few flat mare (oceans) - NASA did consider landing back there for our Apollo 17 flight - However it would have required a communications satellite in synchronous orbit around the moon - and that cost was a little more than NASA could afford". A great letter from one of the last astronauts to see the lunar "dark" side. A color photo of Evans is included. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $118
Lot 659		Apollo 17, 1972, Harrison Schmitt Autograph. On his personal business card. Unusual. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $59