Lot 831
1960s Mercury 7 Signed "The Astronauts" Book. Written by Martin Caidin, hardbound first edition (8.25x5") with dust jacket signed by all seven Mercury Astronauts on inside front page opposite cover. Bold early signatures of Alan B Shepard Jr, Virgil I Grissom, Walter Schirra, Donald K Slayton, John A Glenn Jr, Leroy S Cooper Jr and M. Scott Carpenter in either blue or black inks. In addition, under the seven astronaut signatures, there are two different cancelled stamp groupings: one cancelled on Jan 20, 1977, 10th anniversary of Grissom's death, and second Mar 20, 1976, 50th anniversary of the fueled rocket. Also includes the original purchase slip from dealer dated 11/3/1975 to the "Space Lady." Inscription on top appears to be in Shepard's hand. Book and jacket in good condition or better. Rare signed book.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex-the "Space Lady" collection.
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