Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 99

The July 8-9, 2017 Manuscript, Space, Collectibles & Stamp Auction

Aerospace

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 762		Wright, Orville - Signed Cover on 33rd Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' Historic Flight (1871-1948) With his brother Wilbur, he built and piloted the first motor-powered plane to successfully fly, December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, N.C. Cover signed "Orville Wright" in the upper left corner, commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight, as well as the "Inauguration of Transcontinental Air Mail Service Dayton, Ohio Dec. 17,1936." With Dayton Ohio Dec. 17 cancellation. Typed on verso is "Cover No. 19 Autographed by Orville Wright (Only 25 of these covers)." Overall toning. Bold signature. Estimate Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $500
Lot 763		Wright, Orville - A 1917 Letter Regarding Family History (1871-1948) Younger of the Wright Brothers, the inventors and aviation pioneers who were the first to achieve powered, controlled and sustained flight (in 1903 -- with Orville at the stick) and flew the first practical airplane (in 1905). Following Wilbur Wright's death in 1912, Orville continued to experiment and innovate, serving as one of the foremost aeronautics authorities of the age. Typed letter signed "Orville Wright" on personal stationery, one page, 10½ x 7¼", Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1917. To Mrs.William F. Lake of Fort Worth, Texas, mentioning his father's lineage: "…It was on my father's side, I believe, that there was some connection with the Lake family; but I do not know just what this connection was, nor do I know to what branch of the family. It may be that I will find some reference to it in some of my father's papers when I have an opportunity of going over them." Estimate Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $969
Lot 764		Earhart, Amelia - Signed Cover Commemorating the First Amphibian Flight, 1929 (1897-1937?) American aviation pioneer and author; she set many records, including first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. In 1937, she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean near Howland Island during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe. First Day Cover signed "Amelia Earhart" diagonally to the left of a cachet commemorating the "First Amphibian Flight, Air Mail Over Lake Erie…Cleveland-Detroit." The flight took place on May 14, 1929 and was co-piloted by Earhart. Cover is also signed by "Ralph R. DeVore, Pilot" who would be the regular pilot on that route, and by "J.O. Beard, mec." With Cleveland, Ohio May 15 1929 postmark and 5¢ stamp. A May 24 Chicago cancellation is on the verso. Accompanied by a 1932 invitation to a reception given by Chicago mayor James J. Walker for Earhart. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 765		Lindbergh, Charles A. - Signature and Memorabilia (1902-74) American aviator who made the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic May 20-21, 1927 in a plane called The Spirit of St. Louis. Closing of a letter signed "C.A. Lindbergh" below typed "Sincerely" and Lindbergh's initials followed by the typist's initials: "CAL:ES," on a 1½ x 3¾" piece of paper, which is affixed to a toned 4½ x 6" album page. Lindbergh's name and the date "1931" are written in another hand on the album page. Accompanied by four items from a June 14, 1927 banquet given by The Mayor's Committee on Receptions of the City of New York at the Commodore Club in Lindbergh's honor: the program, the seating list, the invitation, and the ticket stub for the banquet, printed "Lindbergh Banquet." Estimate Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 766		Lindbergh, Charles A. - Signed and Dated Cover (1902-74) American aviator who made the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic May 20-21, 1927 in a plane called The Spirit of St. Louis. Cover signed and dated "C.A. Lindbergh May 1934" in black ink in the lower left corner. Engraved "Poste Arerien [sic] Special Pour Lindbergh 'Esprit de St. Louis'" with Feb. 7, 1928 Haitian postmarks on the front and Feb. 8 Havana, Cuba postmarks on the back. Light overall toning, else fine. Accompanied by a notice of a reception for Lindbergh on June 11, 1927 by the National Press Club of Washington. Estimate Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 767		Martin, Glenn - Three Signed Items and a Carried Cover (1886-1955) American aviation pioneer. He designed and built his own aircraft and founded a company in 1912 which became the Lockheed Martin company. Group of five items includes two First Day Covers signed "Glenn L. Martin" one in 1930, also signed by four others, and one in 1947. A third cover was "Carried by…Martin on Clipper Ship from Avalon to Newport, Calif." The cachet commemorates the 25th anniversary of Martin's record-breaking, 68-mile flight from Newport Bay, California to Avalon on Catalina Island, then back across the channel. A typed letter signed "Glenn L. Martin," on The Glenn L. Martin Company letterhead, Baltimore, Sept. 11, 1939, thanks Mr. Sig Levy in Fresno for his interest, etc. and refers to World War II, which was set in motion by Germany's invasion of Poland ten days earlier. In part: "My trip on the West Coast was cut short by Germany's entering the war and I am now again back at work, as there are many accelerated plans for aircraft…." Martin's company designed bombers for both world wars. Also included is a copy of a famous photo of Martin in his biplane, with a stack of newspapers on the wing. Estimate Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $363
Lot 768		[Aviation] Alford J, Jr. Williams Signed Cover, Plus Four Other Items (1) Cover signed "Al Williams," with cachet of a 1931Air Show in Charlotte, NC, also signed by Col. J.J. Grady; Williams was the Navy's 1st chief test pilot. (2) Cover signed by Willard Ray Custer, in full on the back flap and "W.R. Custer" in the return address, with Madison, WI 1978 cancellation. Custer was an engineer and the inventor of the channel wing circuit. (3) Cover signed by Arthur Adel, the physicist who discovered nitrous oxide in the earth's atmosphere, with Chicago 1977 cancelation. (4) Solar Eclipse Expedition Cover signed by astronomer and astrophysicist Franklin E. Roach, with Los Angeles 1963 cancellation. (5) Solar Eclipse Expedition Cover signed by astronomer Peter van de Kamp, with Los Angeles 1963 cancellation. A 1966 note in his hand explains his pronouncement re Barnard's star (which later proved to be false). Very good to fine. (5 items). Estimate Value $125 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $75
Lot 769		1930s Pilot Wolfgang Von Gronau Autographs Group. Interesting selection of items signed by flyer Wolfgang von Gronau. Includes signed photo card depicting aircraft that flew around the world, a 4½"x3¼" B&W photo, Philippines 1932 airmail set of 7 (Scott C29-35) with each signed and 1939 typed and signed letter in English on 'Aero Club von Deutschland' stationery (some soiling). All bold signatures. Estimate Value $350 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 770		1930 Zeppelin Race Winners, Akron, Ohio Airdock, Panoramic Photo. Panoramic silver gelatin photo. 32 x 9.5 in., signed by photographer H. D. Verwerk in lower right corner. Remarkable photo records the dealers who won prizes for the Goodyear-Zeppelin Company's annual "Zeppelin Race" which rewarded those who had the highest sales over a two month period across the country. But the appeal here is the enormous Goodyear-Zeppelin Airdock looming large in the background captured in an early panoromaic photo. Built in 1929, the almost unbelievably huge Goodyear Airdock in Akron, Ohio, was created as a space where blimps, airships, and dirigibles could be constructed. Evidently building such a massive space created problems, such as indoor rain, and putting the whole thing on rollers so that it could expand and contract with the seasons. Photo is rolled and shows only minor evidence of handling. Framed, piece would display beautifully. Estimate Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125
Lot 771		1940s-1980s Fantastic X-Plane & Other Experimental Aircraft Pilot Signed Photos. More than 200 signed photos with some multiply signed as well as unfigured material. Consists of color & B&W mostly 8"x10" photos with good number of X-15 & SR-71 pilots. Includes bold signatures of Fred Ascano, John Griffith, Bob Hoover, Slick Goodlin, Bob Champine, Pete Everest, Scott Crossfield, Robert W Smith, Adolphus Bledsoe, Gerry Krier, Virgil Givens, Robt White, Al White, Joe Cotton, Don Mallick, Fitz Fulton, Pete Knight, P. C. Hoag, Bill Dana, Gary Gentry, Tom McMurtry, Chuck Yeager, Joe Engle, Bob Cardenas (Flying Wing pilot), Al Crews,others. Huge variety of images, many unusually beautiful. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,125
Lot 772		1962-1965, 10 Different Pilot Signed X-15 Flight Covers. Ten different X-15 flight covers each with pilot's name handstamped and hand signed by the pilot. Includes Milt Thompson (x3), Bob Rushworth (x4), Jack McKay (x2, signs as John McKay) and Joe Engle. Bold signatures. Estimate Value $300 - 400 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 773		Astronaut & test pilot multi-signed Robert McCall color litho, 16 signatures. Color 8"x10" litho by artist Robert McCall depicting aircraft bearing 16 bold signatures of test pilots & astronauts. Includes Bob Cardenas, Robert Gilliland, Bob Crippen, Scott Crossfield, Pete Knight, Jesse Jacobs, Joe Cotton, Ed Schneider, Jim Smolka, Vance Brand, Gordon Fullerton, Tom McMurtry, Fred Haise, others. Unusual signed litho. Estimate Value $300 - 400 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 774		Chuck Yeager Collection With Autographs, Close to 50 Items. Collection of close to 50 items with only one unsigned (boxed set of Yeager tapes, 6 2-sided cassettes). Signed include 11 books with 'Yeager' (x6), 'Press On' (x4) & 'The Quest For Mach One'. Also 30 signed photos & lithos, almost all 8"x10", with several great images, TLS and other material. Very good condition overall. Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,300 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $906
Lot 775		Chuck Yeager Signed Bell X-1 Model. Flight Test Historical Foundation model, scale 1/32, 13"x10½" with 7¼" tall base bearing detailed plaque. Handsome model bearing bold signature of Chuck Yeager on right wing. Modern Philippines model housed in original box. Estimate Value $200 - 300 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $475
Lot 776		Bob Cardenas Triple Signed USAF YB-49 Flying Wing Model. Metallic 1/100 scale model of famous Flying Wing, 21" long with overall size 9" base. Three bold signatures of it's famous pilot, Bob Cardenas, signed on each wing side and also in gold on base to which Cardenas adds 'my Beautiful Lady! All Lift Little Drag 1948.' Philippines model housed in original box. Cool display piece. Estimate Value $250 - 300 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 777		Four Different Aircraft & Space Models. Group of 4 models. Includes striking model of SR-71 Blackbird (scale 1/72), YB-49 Flying Wing (scale 1/100), detailed Apollo 11 command module Columbia (scale 1/25) and Cessna 182T Skyline with camera under wing (13½" wing span). All are commercial models, in excellent condition and each comes with base for easy display. Estimate Value $200 - 300 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 778		Pilot Signed Aircraft Models (x3). Three different aircraft models. Includes XB-70 Valkyrie, scale 1/150, signed on wing by Fitz Fulton, Joe Cotton & one other; F-15 signed by first flight pilot & chief test pilot Irv Burrows on wing and Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak, scale 1/32, signed by NACA pilot john Griffith on right wing. All bold signatures and each model with base. Estimate Value $250 - 300 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $688
Lot 779		X-15 Hand Painted Model Replical Nose (20"x40"). Hand painted panel, 20"x40", of X-15 nose with hanger wire on back so that it can be placed on wall for display, from the Victoria collection. Detailed and well crafted. Great display piece. Estimate Value $100 - 150 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 780		X-Plane Pilot John H Griffith Signed Aircraft Models (x2). Two signed aircraft models. Includes Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket, scale 1/32, signed by John H Griffith on right wing and Northrop X-4 (nose needle loose), scale 1/32 signed by Griffith also on right wing. He adds 'NACA' to both signatures. Each with annotated stand for display. Estimate Value $200 - 300 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 781		WWII Fighter Pilots Signed P-51 Mustang Model. Detailed die cast metal model, scale 1/32, roughly 11" long bearing signatures of 12 WWII P-51 pilots. Bold signatures except for 2 that are not readable. Housed in original Toy Zone box. Estimate Value $100 - 150 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81