Lot 1009
Rocket, 1972, Dr. Wernher von Braun Original Handwritten Manuscript. A two page, double spaced pencil manuscript to his secretary instructing her on writing three letters on his behalf and giving her the outlines of what he wants to say in each. One of the instructions deals with Bob Ward's planned anecdote book "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon," based on Wolfgang Bechtle's book "Wernher von Braun - Anekdotisch". Von Braun has signed the letter "Wernher". ALSO included is a famous black and white photo of von Braun in his office with a Saturn I rocket model in the background. Manuscript letters from von Braun are seldom available on the market. Rare.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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| Realized $990 |
