Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 99

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

Balance/Misc.

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1013		Boxed Space Models & GI Joe Astronauts, More, 7 Items. Fun group of 7 toys in their original boxes. Includes 1997 GI Joe Classic Collection with Mercury astronaut, 1999 Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin GI Joe, 1997 GI Joe shuttle astronaut, Revell P-51B Mustang model kit, Revell X-15 model kit and Shuttle In Space (The Dream is Alive) jigsaw puzzle (unopened). Makes great gifts. Estimate Value $150 - 200 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $108
Lot 1014		Impressive Collection of Deke Slayton Notes and Letters All In His Hand. Donald Kent Slayton (1924-1993) (Major, USAF), better known as Deke Slayton, was an American World War II pilot, aeronautical engineer, test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts, and still holds the record as the longest-serving astronaut despite only flying in one mission and being grounded from flights for years. Offered is a fantastic collection of, letters, spiral torn notes and observations from the mid 1980s to the early 90s. all written in his hand. These including technical specs, contact names and numerous notations. Most interesting are 5 pages have been torn from a spiral but address comments from a meeting with then Soviet Foreign Minister, Andrei Gromyko, about Reagan and Gorbachev regarding arms reductions. and more. Also a 1985, Deke Slayton draft letter to Art Buchwald, celebrated humourist and Washington Post columnist. in which Slayton discusses a Buchwald column "To the Moon, Uncle Sidney" and another "Farmer's Advice Comes Dirt Cheap". Deke writes complimentary about both columns as well as making a suggestion regarding pet ownership that today would find him in the doghouse. A copy of the final typed. letter he sent on Space Services letterhead is also included. Finally a 1985, a seven-page handwritten letter to James Vliet, head of the EEA with suggestions concerning the EEA500 and aviation racing. Final typed letter included. Estimate Value $300 - 500 Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 1015		1993, Deke Slayton Handwritten "Conestoga" Launch Vehicle Notebook, Pocket Planner w/Phone Numbers. Deke Slayton Handwritten "Conestoga" Launch Vehicle Notebook., This bound notebook (7 x 11½") has the first 15 pages filled with Slayton's notes relating to his Conestoga rocket's daily problems/status reports (January 1993-April 1993). One entry reads: "1/28/93, Bell Aerospace. They won Geosat with USN (US Navy). Picked Pegasus as launcher and are now nervous and so is Navy. Looking at Conestoga alternate job. Need 108 degree including from VAFB (Vandenberg Air Force Base). Told him we might match that with KCFF, but if not, no big deal to move to VAFB. Wants updated user's manual (??) and will send SOW for us to bid 1379 FGP polar…". An interesting book showing that Slayton was well into the thick of things even at that late date. ALSO included is a small pocket "Advance Planner" for 1993/1994 with extensive notations for 1993 ending on Dec. 24th. AND a second 1993 pocket planner with some notations but also with a great handwritten phone listing of Astro and NASA phone numbers in pencil. Fascinating reading and a great trio. Estimate Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 1016		NASA EMU Maintenance Kit with Crew Usage Information Printed On Top of Kit. NASA part #10111-2003-12 serial # 1003 was a kit that contained a number of components. Crew usage information is printed on top of kit. Stericide was used to clean the inside of the suit after each EVA of sweat etc. The lubiricant was used primarily to moisten the helmet and wrist seals, a repair kit was a curved needle and cord to repair stitching. Kit does not contain the "products" but is a marvel of detailed design to accommodate so many "tools" for flight as evidenced by the number of loops, pockets, flaps and a partition to accommodate them all in the most efficient and organized manner possible. This particular kit is marked Class III in red ink and would have been used extensively in training activities. 7 x 6 x 3" exhibiting normal wear from use including light soiling. Comes with COA. Estimate Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $263
Lot 1017		Over 1100 Different Postal Space Themed Covers from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, ASTP, Shuttle and Other Programs. Impressive collection of over 1100 official commemorative postal covers celebrating over a half century of missions including Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, ASTP and Shuttle programs as well as missiles, rockets, satellites, and even some Russian cover issues. All beautifully maintained over the decades and in excellent condition. Estimate Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 1018		Large Group of Souvenir Cloth Patches and Paper Decals of Space Missions. Approximately 100 decals for various missions and approximately 35 cloth patches very little duplication celebrating Apollo and Shuttle era flights. Also includes NASA, contractor, military and commercial patches. Great condition. Estimate Value $100 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 1019		1960s-1990s Huge Space Consignment Balance, More Than 2000 Items. Better than 2000 space covers that include oversize first day cards, first day covers with both space themed and non-space themed cachets, foreign frankings, picture post cards, Satelloon skin sample, collector cards (both signed & unsigned), numbered transparancies, Apollo astronaut autopen covers, Bayliner samples, space themed mint US postage, some Russian items and much more. Estimate Value $900 - 1,200 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 1020		Space Autographs Collection Balance, Over 300 Items. More than 300 mostly all single signed items with 8"x10" photos & lithos, covers, letters, notes and other types heavy in the era from Skylab through Shuttle with few earlier such as Alan Shepard signed & numbered photo. Later Shuttle is primarily signed photos & lithos with some better such as STS-107 single signed crew lithos of William McCool, Dave Brown and Laurel Clark. Mixture of uninscribed and inscribed images, many of which are to the collector. Includes astronauts, scientists with von Braun team members, Apollo flight directors and others. Some autopens present and figured as such. Excellent overall condition with some intersting material. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,500 From The Collection of Michael Scherzi. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,875
Lot 1021		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1022		Aviation and Space Related Autographed Covers. Note Doolittle, Glenn, Shepard, Will Rogers (x 2 on one cover), Aldrin, Yeager, Glenn Martin, and many more. A few autopens noted, most Very Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $870