2011 June Dallas Signature Space Exploration Auction

Early 1950s Martin B-61 Matador Missile Model with Related Original Photos and Ephemera. For the pre-manned spaceflight collectors and historians, here is an amazing group of material from the early days of the Martin Company's work with the Air Force in designing a truck-launched guided missile. The model of the missile is approximately 10.25" long x 7" wide; it is set on a Martin Missile Launcher, 12.5" long. Seven 8" x 10" B&W glossy missile-related photos are included, all taken (presumably) at Patrick Air Force Base. Two Martin-published booklets, The Martin-Orlando Story and A Decade of Missile Advancement are also included along with four early decals for the Bullpup and Pershing programs. In addition, there are two certificates from the Missile, Space and Range Pioneers organization made out to Richard Proffitt- one declares him a pioneer dating from 1955, and the other recognizes him for participating in the Matador Program as a Launch Assembly Officer (includes decal). Overall condition is fine or better. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Vanguard 1 Original Full-Size Model with Custom Case and Related Model and Book. Vanguard 1 Original Full-Size Model with Custom Case and Related Model and Book. An amazing, rare, and desirable model, likely only a handful of these were ever made. An actual-size 6.5" diameter spherical aluminum satellite with six solar cells spread along the surface and six 12" antennas protruding. It sits atop a 12" stand on a 7" x 7" x 2" metal base. There is a power cord attached to the base; it is quite frayed but we did test it. When the switch is on, the satellite spins on its axis. The metal plate on the base reads: "Lecture Aid No. 209/ Serial No. 2/ Bell Telephone/ Laboratories". Inside the satellite body is some circuitry and a battery holder; this internal circuitry was apparently designed to react when bright light is shone on the model (sun-shaped spotlight included), but was not tested. Vanguard 1 was launched on March 17, 1958, the fourth artificial Earth satellite and the first to be solar powered. The National Space Science Data Center website relates the following information: "Vanguard 1 was a small earth-orbiting satellite designed to test the launch capabilities of a three-stage launch vehicle and the effects of the environment on a satellite and its systems in Earth orbit. It also was used to obtain geodetic measurements through orbit analysis. The spacecraft was a 1.47-kg aluminum sphere 16.5 cm in diameter. It contained a 10-mW, 108-MHz mercury-battery powered transmitter and a 5-mW, 108.03-MHz transmitter powered by six square (roughly 5 cm on a side) solar cells mounted on the body of the satellite. Six 30 cm aerials protruded from the sphere. The transmitters were used primarily for engineering and tracking data. The three stage launch vehicle placed Vanguard into a 654 x 3969 km 134.2 minute orbit inclined at 34.25 degrees. The battery powered transmitter stopped operating in June 1958 when the batteries ran down. The solar powered transmitter operated until May 1964, after which the spacecraft was optically tracked from Earth." The original 21" x 9.5" x 12" custom carrying case is included, bearing two "New York Space Program" Dymo labels, and containing a spotlight in the shape of, and made to represent, the sun. If the interest this item created among the jaded "We've seen it all" employees and visitors to our offices is any indication, bidding will be fierce for this historic item. Fine condition.
Included with this lot is a vintage Hawk Plastic Models "Project Vanguard Satellite" model kit in original box. It appears to be intact and complete with decals, parts, and instructions. Also, a book, Exploring by Satellite: The Story of Project Vanguard (New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1957) by Franklyn M. Branley. Both very good or better.

Sylvania Large Satellite Despun Antenna Display Model. A 17" diameter x 17.5" deep drum-shaped device on a heavy 9" x 23.5" x 1.75" wooden base with the plaque: "Sylvania Electromechanical Despun Antenna for Applications Technological Satellite". A despun antenna in a rotating communications satellite has a main beam that is continuously directed with respect to the satellite so that it illuminates a given area on the earth's surface. This particular model originally had an electric cord attached. We assume that it was made to rotate on its axis when powered. We did not test it. An interesting item for display, approximately 26" tall overall. Very good condition.

NASA Original Space Art: R. Bruneau and Chuck Biggs. Two fabulous color paintings by long time NASA artists, as follows: Raymond Bruneau (1933-2009)- a 20" x 16" pastel and color pencil drawing on illustration board of a U.S. rocket and its stages. Excellent condition, signed lower right "R Bruneau"; Chuck Biggs- a 15" x 20" gauche on a 22" x 26" board of early concept command and lunar modules separating above the lunar surface with the Earth in the background. The painting is in very fine condition, but the varnish has yellowed the board which is also slightly soiled. Signed lower right "Chuck Biggs". These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee.

NASA Original Space Art: Three Paintings. From the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee come these three large, striking pieces of art. (1) A 20" x 15" painting (on 30" x 22" board) of Mercury-Atlas 9 (Faith 7) in orbit around the earth. There is a clear overlay with the title: "Luminous Particles Seen At Sunrise on MA-9 Flight". Painting is in excellent condition; the outer margins of the board are waterstained; (2) A 20" x 15" painting (on 25" x 19" board) of a space capsule re-entering earth's atmosphere. There is a handwritten number, "S-201-17" at bottom. Painting is in very fine condition; the borders are stained; (3) A 14" x 11" painting (on a 20" x 17" board) of an early concept lunar module landing on the moon. Painting is in excellent condition; the board is heavily varnish-stained around the border.

NASA Original Space Art Collection. A collection of seven pieces of original art and a few large photos (damaged). Sizes range from 9" x 20" to 19" x 32". Please see additional images on our web site. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Generally about fine condition.

Robert T. McCall: Two Large, Detailed Signed Space-Themed Sketches. Consists of: (1) Ben Bova's beautiful book titled Vision of the Future: The Art of Robert McCall (New York: Harry N Abrams, Inc., 1982). McCall has covered the inside front cover and first free endpaper with a fabulous drawing that includes an Apollo Lunar Module blasting off from the lunar surface toward Earth, signed "Robert T. McCall". Overall size is 18" x 11"; and (2) A planetary scene on 9" x 12" art paper, signed "Robert T. McCall/ 5-2007". Both in excellent condition.

Robert T. McCall: Collection of Six Original Signed Sketches on Space First Day Covers. A fine collection of seven signed items, six of which contain original artwork, from the dean of modern space artists. As follows: (1) A Postal Commemorative Society FDC for the "Probing the Planets" stamp (Scott #1916) with a sketch reminiscent of the Apollo 11 insignia, slight creases and corner dings; (2) A Postal Commemorative Society FDC for the "Benefiting Mankind" Shuttle Jettison of Boosters stamp (Scott #1913) with a sketch of a shuttle launch, light bends at the edges; (3) An FDC with a color HF cachet for the block of four "Benefiting Mankind" stamps (Scott #1913-14, 17-18) with a shuttle launch sketch; (4) A Kennedy Space Center Philatelic Society FDC for the "Benefiting Mankind" Shuttle Liftoff stamp (Scott #1917) with a desert scene sketch; (5) A Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Stamp Club Official FDC for the "Understanding the Sun" Skylab stamp (Scott #1915) with a simple outer space sketch; (6) An FDC with Artopages color cachet for the "Comprehending the Universe" Space Telescope stamp (Scott #1919) with a spaceship sketch; and (7) a McCall Studios business card signed on the verso. All of these covers are unaddressed, signed "Robert T. McCall" and are in excellent, as new condition (except as noted).

1960s Project Mercury through Apollo: Collection of Photographic Slides. Approximately 275 slides, mostly color, contained in a NASA binder. Some were taken privately but the great majority are high-quality dupes of official numbered NASA images, quite a few are glass covered in metal holders. All are 2" x 2" in size. Subjects range from Ham the Chimp to Neil Armstrong. A great opportunity. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. All appear to be in excellent condition.

Early NASA: Photographs and Original Art Layouts. A group of approximately fifty 8" x 10" photos- a varied group with images of the early days of the Houston MSC, aircraft including the X-15, and Project Mercury. Some of these were used to produce early NASA publications. Also included are a number of larger page layouts on art board. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Overall fine condition.

1960 Project Mercury Flight Controller Handbook, FCH-1, from the NASA Space Task Group at Langley Field, Virginia. An early and rarely seen publication, 8.5" x 11", dated "1 December 1960", in its original three ring flexible binder, Copy No. "202". Handwritten on the title page is: "Copy 4 of 5/ Instrumentation Br/ Revision A Posted 11 Jan" with a receiving stamp for the "Instrumentation Section/ Launch Operation Branch" dated "Jan 6 1961". There are six major tabbed sections: "1. Environmental", "2 Electrical", "3 Stabilization and Control", "4 Instrumentation", "5 Communications", and "6 Sequencing". Two sections with handwritten tabs have been added: "7 Miscellaneous" and "Revision Instr". Included in the contents of this manual are more than two dozen pull-out charts, many are in color and several have handwritten or typed notations. Included loose with this binder are a number of later revisions, each multiple paged and not hole punched, as follows: "18 January 1961/ Revision B" date stamped Feb 20, 1961; "20 January 1961/ Revision C" date stamped Feb 20, 1961; "13 January 1961/ Revision D" date stamped Feb 20, 1961; "27 January 1961/ Revision F" date stamped Feb 20, 1961; "7 February 1961/ Revision G" date stamped Mar 24, 1961"; "February 10, 1961/ Revision H" two date stamps- Mar 23 and 24, 1961; and "February 7, 1961/ Capsule Configuration Report" date stamped Mar 24, 1961. A very interesting technical document in fine condition with general signs of age and use.

"Mercury Seven" NASA Astronaut Photo Signed by All with Letter of Transmittal from Wally Schirra. A 10" x 8" matte finish B&W photo of our nation's first astronauts seated at a table examining a Mercury Atlas model. There is a great inscription in the upper right by Schirra: "To Clint ~/ Best wishes and warm/ regards -/ the Mercury Astronauts", beneath which he has drawn the Project Mercury symbol. They have each signed in the lower margin using early and more formal versions of their autographs (before nicknames, etc.): "Alan B Shepard Jr" (1923-1998), "Walter M. Schirra Jr" (1923-2007), "John H. Glenn, Jr.", "Virgil I. Grissom" (1926-1967), "M. Scott Carpenter", "Donald K. Slayton" (1924-1993), and "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr" (1927-2004). Very good condition with some creasing through areas of the photo only.

Included with this photo is an autograph letter signed "Wally" from Schirra, a letter of transmittal to the original recipient of this photo. One page, 8" x 10", on Project Mercury letterhead, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, May 25, 1961, to Clint. Dated just twenty days after Alan Shepard's historic flight, Schirra writes: "Here is the picture that I promised./ I enjoyed being with you all again and/ can only see happier days ahead./ MAC vehicles are really getting newspace/ these days./ I hope to use one of those jugs/ soon and give another 'boost' to the/ good news." It's not at all common to see letters such as this accompanying these early photos. Letter in very fine condition with minor creasing and light toning.

"Mercury Seven" NASA Astronaut Group One Photo Signed by All. A 10" x 8" B&W matte finish photo picturing the first seven astronauts chosen by NASA for their Man in Space project. This photo, showing the astronauts inspecting a Mercury Atlas model, was one of a series of photos taken April 30, 1959, at Langley Research Center. All seven of these brave men, who laid the groundwork for America's space program, have signed with early forms of their signatures: "Alan B Shepard Jr." (1923-1998), "Walter M. Schirra Jr." (1923-2007), "John H. Glenn, Jr.", "Virgil I. Grissom" (1926-1967), "M. Scott Carpenter", "Donald K. Slayton" (1924-1993), and "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr" (1927-2004). An exceedingly desirable item, especially uninscribed, and a cornerstone for any serious collection of astronaut autographs. Near pristine condition, a virtually unimprovable example.

"Mercury Seven" NASA Astronauts Group Photo, Signed by All. A 10" x 8" B&W matte finish photo of the Group One astronauts sitting at a table admiring a Mercury Atlas model. They are all in business suits and have signed in the wide lower margin, as follows: "Alan B Shepard Jr" (1923-1998), "Walter M. Schirra Jr" (1923-2007), "John H. Glenn, Jr.", "Virgil I. Grissom" (1926-1967), "M. Scott Carpenter", "Donald K. Slayton" (1924-1993), and "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr" (1927-2004). Note the early forms of their signatures. Very good condition with a couple of creases and some left edge roughness.

"Mercury Spacecraft" Rare McDonnell Lithograph Signed by the Six Astronauts who Flew in the Program, from the Collection of an Astronaut's Family. A color image of the Mercury capsule with the escape tower atop, 9" x 14.75" sight size, double matted and framed to an overall 13.25" x 19.25". Along either side of the image are the mission insignias and flight information for all six missions, beneath which, each astronaut has signed, as follows: "Alan B Shepard" (1923-1998), "Gus Grissom" (1926-1967), "J H Glenn, Jr.", "Scott Carpenter", "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007), and "Gordon Cooper" (1927-2004) (signature a bit lighter than the others, noted for accuracy). The caption printed beneath reads: "MERCURY SPACECRAFT/ Designed and built by MCDONNELL, St. Louis/ for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration". An extremely rare, high-demand item. Heritage sold a similar piece in 2007 for $15,535.00 (Auction 669, Lot 25061). A matching Gemini piece is offered later in this sale. As-issued condition save for light bleedthrough at the top from the hinges used by the original framer, could by matted out; there are a few light scratches on the frame.

"Reflection of Shepard" Original Painting of Gordon Cooper's Spacesuit by NASA Legend Ron Woods. A unique and beautiful 10" x 13" watercolor painting of Gordon Cooper's Mercury spacesuit showing a reflection of Alan Shepard; it is "standing" in front of the Mercury 7 Monument at Cape Canaveral's Pad 14 with a blastoff of a Mercury capsule visible behind, flames and all. The names of the seven brave original astronauts float in the background. Ron explains the origins of this painting: "The 'Reflection of Shepard' was painted from a photograph that I had taken in the Debus Center at Kennedy Space Center because of a request I had received to paint a Mercury suit. I am not sure how the image of Shepard appeared since it was not in the line of site of the camera. It was not intentional on my part, but I am so pleased it is there. The next phase was to paint a background. I often go to pad 34 at Cape Canaveral, to clean the plaque for the Apollo 1 crew- an honor that was passed on to me by a great friend. Just south of that is the Mercury launch pad and the stainless Mercury 7 marker. When I saw and photographed the monument, it was then I decided on the background for 'Reflection of Shepard' and then, of course, you couldn't leave out the Mercury vehicle lifting off and the names of the Original Seven. So many times I was honored to see and listen to Deke and Al as they talked with the Apollo Crews during suit up." A great opportunity to own a stunning work of art from an artist who paints from a unique insider's viewpoint.

Ron Woods is well-known to many space collectors for his work at NASA in the area of spacesuit technology (not to mention his art). Since 1982, he has worked in the Flight Crew Systems Facility at KSC with responsibilities in processing flight hardware for the Space Shuttle Crew module and payload bay. This includes pre-flight testing of hardware and post flight testing. Equipment includes EVA and Launch/ Entry suits, camera equipment, food, clothing, flight data files, contingency tools and mission specific tools for Hubble upgrades, etc. Prior to this assignment, Ron was a NASA suit technician supporting STS-1 through 5. During the Apollo program Ron worked for ILC as a suit technician performing suit maintenance, interface testing with the Command Module, Lunar Module, and Lunar Rover vehicles, and insertion of astronauts in Command & Lunar modules for training. He suited crewmembers for Apollo 8, 11, 15, all Skylab missions, and Apollo Soyuz. He also assisted engineering in the development of the Shuttle suit components.

Mercury-Redstone 4 (Liberty Bell 7) Flown Component from the Recovered Spacecraft in Lucite. A handsome display of 5.25" x 4.25" x 1.75" containing a nut removed from the capsule along with a photo and explanatory text. Gus Grissom was the pilot of this sub-orbital mission, America's second-ever spaceflight, and barely escaped from the capsule as it floated in the Atlantic Ocean after a hatch exploded prematurely. He was rescued, but Liberty Bell 7 sank into the ocean. Near the thirty-eighth anniversary of the flight, a recovery team financed by the Discovery Channel, pulled the capsule off the floor of the Atlantic; it was taken to the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson, Kansas for a painstaking restoration. This particular nut was not reinstalled because of the corroded condition of the component to which it was originally attached. These souvenir displays were sold to raise money toward the restoration and exhibition costs and includes a printed Certificate of Authenticity. Excellent condition.

Mercury-Atlas 6 (Friendship 7) Dinner Dance Ticket Signed by Six Mercury Astronauts. Two original, numbered (273 and 274) dinner dance tickets from April 23, 1962, as presented by the Launch Team. This party was thrown in honor of John Glenn's successful orbital mission just two months earlier. The front of one of these foldover tickets has been signed by six of the seven original NASA astronauts, as follows: "A B Shepard Jr" (1923-1998); "J H Glenn Jr"; "D K Slayton" (1924-1993); "W M Schirra Jr" (1923-2007); "Leroy G Cooper Jr" (1927-2004); and "M S Carpenter". Note the early forms of the signatures; we have never offered this version of Carpenter's signature before. The second ticket is signed by an unknown person. The evening's program is presented with typical space humor where the first orbit includes "automatic guidance to the buffet table", and the third orbit is "manual maneuvers - dancing". Includes a COA from autograph dealer Al Wittnebert. Extremely rare. Very good condition with some wear and light soiling.

John Glenn: A Memoir Signed and Numbered Limited Edition with an Original Printing of His 1962 Testimony before the Senate, "Orbital Flight of John H. Glenn, Jr." Two items: (1) A leather bound signed and limited first edition, #2852 of 3500, of his 1999 autobiography. John Glenn: A Memoir (Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1999), 422 pages, 6.5" x 9.5", gilt-stamped black leather covers with all edges gilt. In this book, "the former senator takes us on a compelling journey through a most remarkable life. From an Ohio childhood steeped in traditional values to the cockpits of fighter planes and spacecraft, Glenn reveals how integrity, dedication, and ambition made an ordinary American boy become a 'hero.'" As new condition; (2) Senate Document No 79 from the second session of the 87th Congress, a report of the "Hearing before the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences/ Testimony of Astronauts and NASA Officials Held on February 28, 1962" (Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1962), 126 pages, 5.75" x 9", staplebound. Note that this hearing took place only eight days after Glenn's orbital flight. Glenn testified that he was able to control his capsule and could navigate using the stars. He gave an opinion that less computer control and more human piloting were the way to space, at least for the foreseeable future. This rare printing includes the testimonies of not only Glenn, but also Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom. One interesting inclusion is the statement made by President John F. Kennedy on the day of Glenn's flight, in part: "I know that I express the great happiness and thanksgiving of all of us that Colonel Glenn has completed his trip... Some years ago as a Marine pilot, he raced the sun across this country- and lost. And today he won... We have a long way to go in this space race. We started late. But this is the new ocean, and I believe the United States must sail on it and be in a position second to none." Very prophetic words! Fine condition with light wear and writing on the cover. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Gordon Cooper Signed Color NASA Glossy Spacesuit Photo from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Roger Chaffee. An 8" x 10" color photo (purple caption on verso) with the black-letter photo ID number in the margin, "NASA S-62-5330" showing Cooper in his full spacesuit, holding a model of the Mercury capsule. It is signed: "Best Regards/ Roger/ Gordon Cooper." Gordon Cooper (1927-2004) was one of the original "Mercury Seven" astronauts; he flew in Mercury-Atlas 9 and Gemini 5. A very desirable photo. Excellent condition.

Included with this photos is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to its origination in her husband's treasured collection of signed NASA photographs.

Pre-Gemini Era: Collection of Original NASA Photos. A 2.5" NASA binder containing fifty+ great 8" x 10" images, color and B&W, from this early period when concepts were still being developed as to how to reach the moon. A number of photos exhibit dampstaining and water damage but these were not included in the count. An extremely interesting group; many of these images are likely no longer available. Includes launch photos of Gemini 1 and Gemini 2. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Except as noted, extremely fine condition overall.

Gemini Era: Collection of Original NASA Photos. A group of original photos, a number of which are the desirable "red number" variety. There are forty+ B&W and thirty+ color images; some of these have been used for publication at NASA and have the associated markings and captions. Especially interesting are the group of artist renderings of the then-future lunar landing mission. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Fine condition overall.

Gemini "Launch Vehicle Team" Original Flag. A beautiful large nylon swallowtail flag, 29" on the hoist and 42" on the fly, with a blue field. It features the Project Gemini insignia in the center in blue and gold with "LAUNCH VEHICLE TEAM" below in white letters, identical on both sides. The manufacturer is listed as "F. W. Haxel & Co./ 202 N. Pearl St [Baltimore]". The origin of this banner is lost to history. In the KSC visitor center is an identical flag (without the lettering) that was apparently flown on all the Gemini missions, on loan from the Johnson Space Center. We speculate that this was made to fly at the Kennedy Space Center during the Gemini missions. Perfect for display. Likely unique and worthy of the finest collections. Excellent condition.

"Gemini Spacecraft" Rare McDonnell Lithograph Signed by all Sixteen Gemini Astronauts. A color print, 17" x 11" depicting the recovery operation for the Gemini 6 spacecraft. Along the lower edge of the image is an amazing assemblage of signatures, as follows (left to right): "Neil Armstrong"; "Ed White" (1930-1967); "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007); "Tom Stafford"; "John Young"; "Michael Collins"; "Gordon Cooper" (1927-2004); "Dave Scott"; "Buzz Aldrin"; "Frank Borman"; "R. F. Gordon Jr"; "Gus Grissom" (1926-1967); "James Lovell"; "Gene Cernan"; "James McDivitt"; and "Charles Conrad Jr" (1930-1999). Eleven of these sixteen men would fly to the moon during the Apollo program with six of the twelve moonwalkers included here. A one-of-a-kind item worthy of inclusion in the finest collections. Extremely fine condition.

"Gemini Spacecraft" Rare McDonnell Lithograph Signed by Fourteen Astronauts Who Flew in Project Gemini, from the Collection of an Astronaut's Family. A color image of the Gemini spacecraft with the equipment module attached, 9" x 15" sight size, double matted and framed to an overall 13.25" x 19.25". Along the left side of the image, eight astronauts have signed (top to bottom): "James A. McDivitt", "Charles Conrad Jr." (1930-1999), "Frank Borman", "Gene Cernan", "Michael Collins", "Dick Gordon", "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007), and "Tom Stafford". Along the right side, six more (top to bottom): "Gordon Cooper" (1927-2004), "James Lovell", "John Young", "Neil Armstrong", "Dave Scott", and "Buzz Aldrin". These fourteen men are all who flew on the ten Gemini missions, excepting Gus Grissom and Edward White II. The signatures are in various inks and most are bold and dark; the McDivitt, Collins, Schirra, Cooper, Scott, and Aldrin examples have faded a bit through the years, noted for accuracy. The caption printed at the bottom reads: "GEMINI SPACECRAFT/ Designed and built by MCDONNELL, St. Louis/ for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration". This is the first of these that Heritage has ever handled and it is excessively rare. A matching Mercury piece can also be found in this sale. Condition is as-issued save for very light bleedthrough at top from the framer's hinging; the frame has some minor scratches.

Gemini Ashtray Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A 7.75" x 4.5" x 1.25" cast gray metal ashtray featuring a 4.5" x 2.25" three-dimensional Gemini capsule in the tray area. John Young flew into space twice during Project Gemini. He was chosen as the first non-Mercury astronaut to liftoff from Earth as pilot of the initial American two-man mission, Gemini 3, with Gus Grissom on March 23, 1965. He later commanded the Gemini 10 mission, with Michael Collins as pilot, as they orbited the Earth forty-three times, July 18-21, 1966. Young has signed: "My Gemini Ashtray" above the capsule, and "John W. Young" below. Interestingly, the year that Gemini flew its final flights (1966) was the year that the United States placed its first health warning on cigarette packages: "Cigarette Smoking May be Hazardous to Your Health". A unique memento in excellent condition.

Gemini Area Permit Badge with Pins Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed. A 2.375" x 3.375" heavily-laminated badge with original clip still attached on the blank verso. On the front is printed "AREA PERMIT" above the Gemini logo with "B/ I" stamped to the right. The number "6" and the name "JOHN W. YOUNG" are both typed in and Young has signed boldly: "John W. Young". A yellow sticker "R" is affixed at lower left. At the upper left are two rare period metal pins: (1) Gold-colored with an embossed black Gemini logo in the shape of the gender symbol for "man," 0.75" x 0.5" overall; (2) Black Titan II rocket on top of a blue Gemini logo and a red check mark symbol, 0.875" x 1" in size. John Young flew on the first of the ten manned Gemini missions, Gemini 3, in 1965 with Gus Grissom, and also on Gemini 10 in 1966 with Michael Collins. This is a rare and unique artifact from that period of America's space program. Obvious signs of age and use but still in very good condition; the laminating is separated a bit at lower left and the screw back to the first pin is missing (easily replaced).

Gemini 3 (Molly Brown) Color Photo Signed by the Crew and Backup Crew on the Mat, Directly from the Personal Collection of Lola Morrow, Secretary to the Early NASA Astronauts. A 7" x 8" color photo of the Gemini 3 crew and backups mounted to an 11" x 14" mat. Above the photo, Stafford (apparently) has inscribed: "To Lola--/ With Best Regards and many thanks/ for the help in getting our facilities/ squared away for the 1st flight-/ The GT-3 Crew-". Beneath, all four have signed: "John Young", "Gus Grissom" (1926-1967), "Wally Schirra", and "Thomas P. Stafford". Ms. Morrow was secretary to the early NASA astronauts and has often been referred to as their "Den Mother". A photo seldom seen signed as such. Very fine condition overall save for slight fading to the photo and a crease affecting Schirra's signature.

Gemini 3 (Molly Brown): Twenty Glass Slides, First Generation Duplicates from Film Flown on the Mission, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. Still in the original Kodak "Lantern Slide Cover Glass" boxes, offered here are twenty rare positive images, 4" x 3.25", from America's first two-man space mission. Young has signed on the front of each box: "From My Personal/ Collection/ John W. Young". Written on the back of the first box is: "S-65-18742/ thru/ S-65-18751/ GT-3/ 10 of 25 Views". On the other box is written: "S-65-18752/ thru/ S-65-18761/ GT-3/ 10 of 25 Views". Excellent condition overall.

On Gemini 3, photography was not one of the scientific objectives, but the crew of Gus Grissom and John Young did take twenty-five photos during their three orbit flight. The equipment used was a modified Hasselblad 500C camera with an 80mm Zeiss Planar F/2.8 lens; their film was Ektachrome MS. A rare opportunity. Heritage sold the first five slides in this series in our November 2010 Space Exploration auction #6045 (Lot 41009) for $2100.00.

Gemini 3 (Molly Brown) Flown Crew-Signed Two-Dollar Bill on Original Signed Certificate. A $2 United States Note, Series 1953C, signed to the left of Jefferson' portrait: "Gus Grissom/ GT-3", and to the right: "John Young/ 3-23-65", both in red felt tip. The bill is mounted to an 11" x 8.25" certificate by Don Wagner, bearing the following text: "This is to certify that the currency with serial number A76270200A did as a matter of fact accompany 'Gus' Grissom & John Young on their three orbit flight, March 23, 1965, in the Gemini Space Craft 'Molly Brown.' Accomplishing the 'Free World's' first two-manned space venture.", beneath which are the signatures: "Gus Grissom" (1926-1967) and "John Young". In original 14" x 11" frame. Seldom offered and very desirable. Very fine condition overall with some toning and light soiling.

The story behind this flown $2 bills is told in Russell Still's Relics of the Space Race (Roswell, Georgia: PR Products, 1995): On [Grissom's] Gemini 3 flight... a more aggressive plan for flying souvenirs was carried out by launch supervisors [Si] Parden, Joe Trambell, and Gunter Wendt's assistant, K.J. Day. The three gathered together a number of $1 and $2 bills as souvenirs for pad personnel... In spite of the scale of the operation, the trio managed to maintain it as one of the better-kept secrets of the space program. Without John Young's knowledge, Grissom OK'ed the plan. The currency was then wrapped in insulation and stuffed behind the Gemini's instrument panel on the right side. Gus, however, had his own covert scheme planned. Prior to the flight, Grissom asked the astronaut secretary, Lola Morrow, to gather together all the play money she could find... Grissom made the swap in the spacecraft. The flight went off as planned and Young and Grissom became the first American pair in space. Upon the spacecraft's return to the Cape, Day went in to retrieve the currency only to find that play money had mysteriously replaced the real greenbacks. He heard nothing from Grissom for two weeks. Then, one afternoon, Gus phoned to say that "funny things can happen in space."... Four more weeks passed without any further word from the astronaut. Finally, K. J. received a package. Inside were all the real bills, each signed by Grissom and Young in red ink. With their flown bills safely in hand, the trio asked McDonnell Aircraft Company inspector, Don Wagner, to design some nice looking certificates of authenticity. Day asked Grissom to have them signed by himself and Young... The certificates and bills were then quietly distributed to the Cape personnel." There is a list of the serial numbers of the flown bills on page 190 of this book; the serial number on this bill is included in that list.

Ed White II: His Distinguished Flying Cross Medal and Ten Mustard Seeds Flown on Gemini 4, Directly From His Family's Collection. This important military medal was awarded to Lt. Col. Edward H. White II for his groundbreaking Gemini 4 flight and first-ever U.S. extra-vehicular activity, June 3-7, 1965. The medal is in its original case with matching lapel pin and chest ribbon; it is engraved on the reverse: "Edward H White II". This was awarded posthumously to his widow, Pat, at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 1967. Included with the decoration is: a copy of Air Force Special Order GB-136 listing those astronauts awarded DFCs at that time; a 10" x 8" B&W official photo taken at the ceremony; and a signed letter of transmittal for the photo from Air Force Chief of Staff John McConnell.

Ten mustard seeds are included with this lot in a Fliteline case. These seeds, a symbol of White's religious faith, were in a pocket of White's spacesuit while he walked in space. In the Bible's New Testament, there are several examples of Jesus using the mustard seed as a model of the growth of the Kingdom of God from an extremely tiny seed to the largest of all garden plants, as well as an example of the tiny amount of faith needed to accomplish much. Also included is a photocopy of a letter from noted preacher and author Norman Vincent Peale, dated just before the Gemini 4 mission. It reads, in part: "You don't need to take a mustard seed with you as a symbol of your faith; you have the faith itself, and the inner sturdiness that will carry you through this tremendous and rewarding experience." All items in excellent condition.

Gemini 4: Flown Mustard Seed Matted and Framed with a 1965 TIME Cover, Both Directly from the Personal Collection of Ed White II. A magazine cover dated June 11, 1965, showing White and Jim McDivitt, in celebration of their very successful space mission during which White performed the first EVA by an American. Beneath is mounted a single mustard seed that is one of a group the he had in his pocket while on his spacewalk. The engraved plaque reads: "Mustard Seed/ Carried into space by Ed White on 6/3/65/ during The First American EVA". This is the cover from White's personal copy of that issue of TIME. Beautifully matted and framed to an overall 17" x 19.5". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a photocopy of a letter from Norman Vincent Peale dated just before the Gemini 4 mission. It reads, in small part: "You don't need to take a mustard seed with you as a symbol of your faith; you have the faith itself, and the inner sturdiness that will carry you through this tremendous and rewarding experience."

Gemini 4: NASA Photo Sequence of the Southwest United States Directly from the Personal Collection of Ed White II. A massive and heavy framed presentation, 52.5" x 25.5" in size, containing eight overlapping color photos, most are 8.75" x 8.75", mounted to a matboard so that the geographical features fit in a sequence. There is a printed caption beneath that reads: "From the Pacific Ocean to Tucson, Arizona, the pitiless toll of arid centuries contorts a famished earth. Astronaut Edward H. White made this remarkable sequence of pictures from more than 100 miles altitude on the flight of Gemini IV, June 6, 1965." Gemini 4 was the first NASA manned space mission where terrain photography was a primary objective. Excellent condition.

Gemini 4 through Apollo 15: Collection of NASA Slides. A fabulous collection of 375+ 2" x 2" slides that includes some of the most familiar and thrilling photos taken during these landmark missions. The slides for Gemini 4 through Apollo 4 are commercially-available vintage printed cardboard-mounted slides. The rest are in generic mounts with handwritten image numbers, apparently of internal origination. Also included is a box of empty mounts with a few loose slides, includes large glass images of Ham the chimp. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Excellent condition.

Edward H. White II Memorial Fund Silk Scarf Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A red, white, and blue silk scarf of approximately 32" x 32" with several rows of facsimile astronaut autographs as part of an attractive diagonal pattern. The original tag states that it is "100% Pure Silk" and made in the U.S.A. exclusively for the White Memorial Fund. There were originally only 200 of these made for an astronaut wives' luncheon. Lousma has signed in the upper right corner: "From my personal collection/ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition, stored folded.

Ed White II: Solid 14K Gold Order of Daedalians Life Membership Card Presented to Him in 1966 and Directly from His Personal Collection. An amazing, rare, and beautiful item, 3.375" x 2.25" in size, made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and enclosed in its original morocco leather case. Engraved at top is the symbol of the organization with the Latin text Volabamus Volamus (we flew, we fly). The engraved text reads: "Order of Daedalians/ and the/ Daedalian Foundation/ present to/ Astronaut Edward H White II/ A Life Membership/ in the/ Order of Daedalians/ Date: 10-11-66/ Serial No. L10/ [Signed] N. B. Harbold/ National Commander". The idea for this fraternal organization began in 1921 when Brigadier General "Billy" Mitchell urged the creation of an organization to honor and perpetuate the memory of the first American pilots in World War I. In 1934, the Order of Daedalians (named after Daedalus, the character in Greek mythology who was the first person to achieve heavier-than-air flight) was founded at Maxwell Field in Alabama with the founder memberships in the club belonging to the 14,000 U.S. WWI aviators who were commissioned and flight-rated no later than Armistice Day, 1918. The Order has since added descendants of the original group as Hereditary members; Named members, who qualify as military pilots of powered aircraft, are also now eligible for membership. The Daedalian Foundation was established in 1959; it funds a comprehensive scholarship program through donations and bequests. A fabulous memento belonging to the first American to walk in space in 1965 during the Gemini 4 mission. Gross weight is 50.61 grams; contains approximately 0.95 troy ounce of gold. Excellent condition.

Ed White II: Personal Mementos from Religious Leaders Directly from His Personal Collection. Five items, as follows:(1) Billy Graham- A 10" x 8" B&W glossy NASA photo (S-64-12080) with purple caption on verso. dated 1964. Graham is pictured having coffee with astronauts Gordon Cooper, Wally Schirra, and Ed White. He has signed: "To Ed White/ God Bless You/ Billy Graham"; (2) Norman Vincent Peale- A 10" x 8" B&W photo signed: "To Col. Edward H. White II/ With admiration and/ high esteem/ Norman Vincent Peale"; (3) Pope John XXIII- A 4" x 5" B&W formal portrait photo; (4) Pope Paul VI- A 44mm bronze medal struck for the Pope's historic visit to address the U.N. General Assembly in 1965, in its original pouch; and (5) Alberto Giovannetti- A typed letter signed, dated February 4, 1966, from the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. The Right Reverend Monsignor thanks White (and McDivitt) for their support and visit after the Pope's U.N. appearance; he reassures White and his "space-mate" that "...we remember you both in our prayers and wish you the abundance of heavenly blessings for a most successful career." There is an interesting signed P.S., a request from Father Di Fillippo asking White "...the next time you go into orbit, please send a message from your space-ship to [my] friends in Civitella del Tronto, Italy..." All items in very fine condition.

Ed White II: Boy Scout-Related Mementos Directly from His Family's Collection. White became a Boy Scout at an early age while growing up in San Antonio and his love for the organization continued through the rest of his life. There are five scout-related items in this lot, as follows: (1) A great item. On the blank verso of an unused post card, White has written by hand (in capital letters) the entire scout oath. It is speculated that he wrote this before the speech pictured in the photos below so that he would not stumble across any of the words were he called upon to recite it; (2) A Kraft paper covered and sealed 7.5"x 7.5" box with a long handwritten note from John Glenn to Pat White, in pencil on front, undated. It reads, in part: "This tape of the BSA meeting in Florida/ came before Annie and I left on a/ 5 week jaunt from which we just returned/ --- sorry I did not get it delivered before/ we left./ The letter accompanying the package/ said it contains both Gen White's and/ my remarks... See you soon/ John". (3-4) Two 10" x 8" B&W photos of White, wearing a scout kerchief over his white shirt, talking to an outdoor gathering of Boy Scouts; (5) A 2.625" medal: "In recognition of your service to the Boy Scouts of America". Engraved to "Edward H. White". All items in fine condition.

Gemini 4: Color Spacewalk Photo Signed by Ed White II. A rare red number (NASA S-65-30427) 8" x 10" color glossy photo of White during his landmark spacewalk with the Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit visible in his right hand. He has signed: "To Louis/ Thank you for your/ special help with Gemini 4./ Edward H White II". Also included are ten additional, unsigned photos related to the Gemini 4 mission, four of which are NASA "red numbers". From the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. There is a minor stain on the signed photo that barely detracts, otherwise extremely fine condition overall.

Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Gold-Colored Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, with Signed LOA. This 25mm medal was flown aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. The obverse depicts the mission insignia, a large Roman numeral "X" with both Gemini spacecraft and Agena target vehicle orbiting it and two stars, with the crew surnames above and below. The reverse has the flight name and dates engraved in block letters. Near excellent condition with a couple of minor defects on the reverse.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying Gemini X gold colored Fliteline Medal was flown aboard the mission July 18-21, 1966, and has been a part of my personal collection since then."

Gemini 10 Flown Fliteline Silver-Colored Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, with Signed LOA. This 25mm medal was flown aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. The obverse depicts the mission insignia, a large Roman numeral "X" with both Gemini spacecraft and Agena target vehicle orbiting it and two stars, with the crew surnames above and below. The reverse has the flight name and dates engraved in block letters. Near excellent condition with a bit of light residue on the reverse.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying Gemini X silver colored Fliteline Medal was flown aboard the mission July 18-21, 1966, and has been a part of my personal collection since then."

Gemini 10 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. This 4" x 2.875" (overall size) patch flew with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins aboard the earth-orbit Gemini 10 mission, July 18-21, 1966. The insignia is simple but symbolic. There is a large red Roman numeral "X" against a light blue background with two spacecraft orbiting it- a Gemini capsule and an Agena Target Vehicle. There are two stars in gold signifying either the two crewmembers, the two rendezvous, and/or the two "twin" stars in the Gemini constellation, Castor and Pollux. It is one of the few mission patches without the crew's names. Young has signed on the verso: "FLOWN/ John W. Young" with fair contrast. Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of Italy Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4.25" cloth flag that flew forty-three orbits around the Earth with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins on Gemini 10 between July 18th and 21st, 1966. The Italian flag features a tri-color design of equally-sized vertical sections of green, white, and red. Young has signed in the lower left area: "Flown on GT-10/ John W. Young". Excellent condition save for a sticker at upper left.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of Norway Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 4.5" cloth flag that flew forty-three orbits around the Earth with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins on Gemini 10 between July 18th and 21st, 1966. The flag of Norway features an indigo blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white against a red background. Young has signed in the upper right quadrant: "Flown on GT-10" and "John W. Young" on the lower right quadrant. Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of Pakistan Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6.25" x 4" cloth flag that flew in Earth orbit aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. The National Flag of Pakistan, which became official in 1947 at the time of the country's independence, has a large green field at right with a white crescent moon and five pointed star at its center, and a vertical white stripe at the hoist side. Young has signed in the upper part of this white area: "Flown on/ GT-10/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Flag of Saudi Arabia Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 6" x 3.75" cloth flag that orbited the Earth forty-three times aboard Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966, with crewmembers John Young and Michael Collins. This flag is the version in use from 1938 to 1973 with an Arab inscription above a sword, both in white, against a green field. Young has signed beneath the sword: "Flown on GT-10/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Gemini 10 Flown Heat Shield Plug in Display Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. A section, 0.5" square x 1.75" long, sealed in a 3" diameter x 2.5" tall Lucite cylinder with "GEMINI X/ JULY 18-21, 1966" engraved on the bottom. Young has signed on the top: "Flown On Gemini X/ John W. Young". This was his second (of six) space flights, his first in command. Michael Collins accompanied him as pilot. Excellent condition.

Gemini 11 Flown Sterling Silver Fliteline Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, with Signed COA. A 21mm x 29mm shield-shaped silver medal with the mission insignia on the obverse is one of possibly only 100-200 minted. This medallion was flown aboard Gemini 11 with crewmembers Pete Conrad and Richard Gordon during September 12-15, 1966. The design includes the Roman numeral "XI," the Agena target vehicle, the orbital apogee path, and a spacewalking astronaut. On the reverse, above the "Sterling" hallmark, is engraved the mission and its dates. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "The silver colored Gemini 11 medal, known as a Fliteline medal, that accompanies this letter was flown aboard the Gemini 11 mission... As a member of the Astronaut Office, I was permitted to purchase a flown medal for this mission. It is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since receiving it just after the mission."

"Historic First Photo of Earth from Deep Space" Signed by all Twenty-Nine Apollo Astronauts. A dramatic and gigantic B&W photo mounted to a heavy board, 46" x 19" overall, with the caption: "Taken August 23, 1966, by NASA - Boeing Lunar Orbiter I/ Distance from Earth 232,000 mi. - - Altitude above Moon - 730 Mi." Every astronaut who flew on one or more of the eleven Apollo missions has signed along the surface of the moon or the Earth, as follows: "Ken Mattingly"; "Ron Evans" (1933-1990); "Jack Swigert" (1931-1982); "Alan Shepard" (1923-1998); "Ed Mitchell"; "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007); "Charles Conrad Jr" (1930-1999); "Stuart A Roosa" (1933-1994); "Dave Scott" "James Lovell"; "Harrison H Schmitt"; "Rusty Schweickart"; "Don Eisele" (1930-1987); "Buzz Aldrin"; "John Young"; "Al Worden"; "Neil Armstrong"; "Tom Stafford"; "Frank Borman"; "Charlie Duke"; "Jim Irwin" (1930-1991); "Walt Cunningham"; "Michael Collins"; "James A. McDivitt"; "Gene Cernan"; "Bill Anders"; "Dick Gordon"; "Fred Haise"; and "Alan Bean". This piece would be at home in any museum, but could be featured in your personal collection. The signatures generally range in quality and contrast from very good to excellent. The exception is the Mitchell signature which has faded dramatically; Dr. Mitchell is scheduled to be at Spacefest III and we will attempt to add a better example of his signature there. Overall very fine condition.

Additional Information: The photo has now been clearly signed by Dr. Mitchell just above the faded early example.

"Naval Aviation in Space" Presentation Copy of the Limited Edition Lithograph Signed by Nine Naval Astronauts Directly from the Personal Collection of Signer Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 25" x 30" print of a watercolor collage by noted artist (and Naval aviator) Robert L. Rasmussen, with scenes depicting various periods of the American space program. The artist has signed "Bob Rasmussen" in pencil at right just beneath the image and has written "Presentation copy" at left. The nine astronauts have each signed in pencil in the bottom margin, above their printed names, as follows (left to right, top row, then bottom): "Rick Hauck" (STS-7, STS-51-A, STS-26); "Alan Shepard" (Mercury 3, Apollo 14); "Neil Armstrong" (Gemini 8, Apollo 11); "Charles Conrad Jr." (1930-1999) (Gemini 5, Gemini 11, Apollo 12, Skylab 2); "Jack Lousma" (Skylab 3, STS-3); "John Glenn" (Mercury 6, STS-95); "Gene Cernan" (Gemini 9A, Apollo 10, Apollo 17); "James Lovell" (Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, Apollo 13); and "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007) (Mercury 8, Gemini 6A, Apollo 7). Lousma has signed on the verso: "From my personal collection./ Jack Lousma". These prints were all signed during an event at the Naval Aviation Museum in 1989 to raise funds for the museum. A rare and desirable combination of signatures including the first American in space, the first American to orbit the Earth, the first man to walk on the moon, and also the last man to do so. Excellent condition with only a couple of minor crimps at the very edges; it was previously framed.

"In the Beginning..." Alan Bean Large Color Limited Edition Lithograph Signed by Twenty Apollo Astronauts. A print, 26" x 30", "925/1000", still contained in the original Greenwich Workshop folder with information sheet. Around the central artwork of the celebrating astronauts on the moon are the mission insignias of all eleven manned Apollo spaceflights. At least one member of each crew has signed beneath their respective flight: "Wally Schirra" (1923-2007); "Walt Cunningham"; "Frank Borman"; "Jim McDivitt"; "Rusty Schweickart"; "Tom Stafford"; "Buzz Aldrin"; "Michael Collins"; "Charles Conrad Jr" (1930-1999); "Richard Gordon"; "Alan Bean"; "James Lovell"; "Fred Haise"; "Alan Shepard" (1923-1998); "Stuart Roosa" (1933-1994); "Edgar Mitchell"; "Dave Scott"; "Al Worden"; "Charlie Duke"; and "Harrison H. Schmitt". This represents eight of the twelve moonwalkers; the potential exists of adding Gene Cernan and John Young through private signings. Excellent condition, as issued. Also included in this lot are two heavyweight 28" x 23" posters, with Bean artwork, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission at the National Air and Space Museum, also in as-issued condition.

Bean writes about this artwork in the included information sheet: "I knew that creating a painting to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first manned lunar landing and the total Apollo program would be difficult. I wanted the image to show some of the more important things we did on the Moon and, most of all, to express the spirit of the adventure as we astronauts experienced it. But how does one show in a painting the dedication, the intensity, the self sacrifice, the sense of duty, history and patriotism that engulfed us all our quest for the Moon? I didn't know, but I began. Pete Landa, an artist friend, helped with an idea that served as the basis of the painting. Nancy Conrad, the wife of Pete Conrad, my fellow Apollo XII moonwalker thought of the title. I enjoyed creating In the Beginning in this way because that's how Apollo was done. It was not the handiwork of any one person but of 300,000 dedicated human beings working together to make an ages-old impossible dream come true... some twenty-five years, and a lot of wonderful memories, ago. Thanks, America."

Apollo Moonwalkers: Uncut Sheet of Four PMG Encapsulated $2 "Star" Notes Signed by Mitchell, Bean, and Duke. The PMG text at the top reads: "$2 1976 Federal Reserve Sheet Cleveland/ With Courtesy Signatures/ Moonwalkers - Alan Bean, Edward [sic] Mitchell, Charles Duke" The signatures are all large and in red ink, signed vertically up the center, as follows: "Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14/ Alan Bean/ Apollo 12/ Charlie Duke/ Apollo 16". Desirable with the flights noted; all three men walked on the lunar surface. An interesting piece that should appeal to collectors of currency as well as space memorabilia. Excellent, crisp condition.

Apollo Moonwalkers: Uncut Sheet of Four PMG Encapsulated $2 Notes Signed by Mitchell, Bean, and Duke. The PMG text at the top reads: "$2 1976 Federal Reserve Sheet Cleveland/ With Courtesy Signatures/ Moonwalkers - Alan Bean, Edward [sic] Mitchell, Charles Duke" The signatures are all large and in red ink, signed vertically up the center, as follows: "Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14/ Alan Bean/ Apollo 12/ Charles Duke/ Apollo 16". Desirable with the flights noted. An interesting piece that should appeal to collectors of currency as well as space memorabilia. Excellent, crisp condition.

Apollo Era: NASA and Related Original Publications Collection. Approximately thirty-five vintage (1962-1972) brochures, prints, newsletters, pamphlets, and books. A nice grouping that includes several key issues of Spaceport News, an internal slick-paper newspaper published at the Kennedy Space Center. Included are: July 3, 1969 ("Countdown Looms For Launch Of Historic Apollo 11 Mission"); July 23, 1969 ("U.S. Lands Men on Moon"); July 31, 1969 ("Astronauts in Quarantine, Samples Studied"); November 6, 1969 ("Apollo 12 Countdown Picks Up Saturday Leading to Liftoff for Moon November 14"); and April 9, 1970 ("Apollo 13 Countdown Aims for Saturday Liftoff of Third Moon Landing Mission"). Another group of items that caught this cataloger's eye was a group of fourteen humorous 10" x 13" B&W posters from the Endevco Corporation, dated 1962-63. They each picture an animal with a funny space program-related caption. Overall fine condition or better. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

NASA Exceptional Service Medal with Presentation Certificate. A beautiful gold-colored 39mm medal on a blue and gold ribbon pin, still enclosed in its tooled leather presentation case, along with a matching lapel pin and rosette. The accompanying framed certificate, 15.25" x 12", bears the text: "The National Aeronautics and Space Administration/ Awards to/ Richard C. Proffitt/ the/ NASA/ Exceptional Service Medal/ For exceptional management integration of the Launch Complex 39 spacecraft test/ operations requiring effective scheduling and coordination of concurrent government-/ industry testing of manned space vehicles, supporting facilities and ground/ support equipment." It is signed by NASA Administrator "James C Fletcher" and signed and sealed at Washington, D.C., on November 6, 1972.

Included is the NASA "Annual Honor Awards Ceremony" program dated November 9, 1972. It's notable that astronauts Robert L. Crippen and Karol J. Bobko received this same award that day. Also of note, Snoopy creator Charles M. Schulz was awarded a NASA Public Service Award. Inside this program were found two 1972-dated memos regarding this award and the trip to the ceremony. Also included is Mr. Proffitt's copy of the original "Incentive Award Nomination" forms for this honor. The "Justification" for the award reads, in part: "Proffitt has demonstrated continuing excellence in his management integration of Launch Complex 39 spacecraft test operations... This unusual capability has led to the smooth flowing systematic test and checkout of Apollo 13 through Apollo 16..." Excellent condition. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo Contractor General Aerojet Hard Hat Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed. A glass-fiber protective hat, Jackson Safety Cap Type SC-1, made by Jackson Products of Warren, Michigan. There are small "Aerojet General/ General Tire" decals on each side. An interesting "APOLLO" insignia on the front is 2" in diameter, yellow and blue in color, and shows an early Apollo spacecraft design against a lunar background. On the bill is stenciled "Cdr. J. W. Young". Young has signed to the right of the logo: "John W. Young". Aerojet was a major contractor for NASA, responsible for the Gemini-Titan rocket engines and the Service Propulsion System used to place the Apollo Command/Service Module into and out of lunar orbit. Young, of course, flew two missions during each of these programs. Excellent condition.

NASA Engineer's Hard Hat, Slide Rule, and Pocket Protector. A great collection of the three items that best symbolize a NASA engineer. These were owned and used by Richard C. Proffitt who joined NASA during the Gemini program as an operations engineer. He spent twenty years in the space program, retiring in 1984. The hard hat was made by SuperGlas and has the name "PROFFITT" stenciled on the front under a NASA "meatball" logo. The pocket protector has "Work Safely" and a NASA logo at top, and the Castell 6" slide rule is still in its original leather case. Great period items that would be interesting additions to any display. All items in well-used condition. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo Saturn Mobile Service Structure (MSS) Hardware. A 2.5" x 2.125" hexagonal nut contained in a 7.25" x 5" x 0.75" clear acrylic display along with a color photo and the following text: "The Mobile Service Structure (MSS) was used throughout the Apollo program at Kennedy Space Center, Launch Complex 39. The giant structure weighed 4,763 metric tons with an overall height of 125 meters [410 feet]. The MSS provided access to both the Saturn V and Apollo Spacecraft. The structure also supported the Skylab and Apollo Soyuz Test Program. The attached metal is a portion from one of the permanently installed fire nozzles. Certified by: Angelo Taiani- Retired NASA/KSC Employee." This is #2 of a limited edition of 22. The MSS was moved around the launch complex by Crawler Transporters and, when locked in place, would provide 360° clean room access to the command, service, and lunar modules. This part was saved when the structure was scrapped in the late 1970s. In original issue box. Excellent condition.

Roger Chaffee's Original Astronaut Acceptance Letter from his Personal Collection. An absolutely amazing item. A typed letter signed "Robert R Gilruth", one page, 8" x 10.5", on NASA Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, Houston, Texas, October 16, 1963, to Lieutenant Roger B. Chaffee of Fairborn, Ohio. It reads, in full: "Dear Lieutenant Chaffee:/ It is a great pleasure to inform you that you have been selected for/ assignment to the Manned Spacecraft Center to participate in Astronaut/ Training./ It is planned to have you assigned to our Center early next year. Your/ specific reporting date will be coordinated with the Department of the/ Navy. The details of your assignment will be discussed with you after/ your arrival./ Your background and proven abilities assure me that you are fully/ aware of the responsibilities you are assuming by accepting this/ appointment. I am certain that your forthcoming association with/ the Manned Spacecraft Center will prove to be of great benefit to/ our Country's space program./ Sincerely [signed] Robert R. Gilruth/ Director". Very fine condition with several small pieces of transparent tape at edges and corners, not affecting text.

In 1963, after going through the exhaustive battery of tests, both physical and psychological, Chaffee and the large group of other astronaut applicants were sent home to wait for the final picks. Chaffee, to calm his nerves, went on a hunting trip. When he returned home on October 14, 1963, he found that NASA had called. He contacted Houston and found that he had been selected. This letter is the official written confirmation. He flew to Houston for the official announcement of NASA Astronaut Group Three on October 18.

Included with this letter is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to its origination in her husband's treasured collection of NASA mementos.

Apollo 1 Gold-Colored Fliteline Medallion From the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Roger Chaffee. A 31mm medal featuring the mission insignia on the obverse depicting a Command/Service Module flying over the southeastern United States. The moon is in the distance, symbolizing the program's eventual goal. The reverse has "WHITE GRISSOM CHAFFEE APOLLO 1" around; the center was left blank where the flight information would have been engraved after the mission. It is still in its original Fliteline case. These obviously never flew, but were prepared to go on the mission with Gus Grissom, Ed White II, and Roger Chaffee. Excellent condition.

Included with this letter is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to its origination in her husband's treasured collection of NASA mementos.

Apollo 1 Silver-Colored Fliteline Medallion From the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Roger Chaffee. A 32mm medal featuring the mission insignia on the obverse depicting a command/service module flying over the southeastern United States. The moon is in the distance, symbolizing the program's eventual goal. The reverse has "WHITE GRISSOM CHAFFEE APOLLO 1" around; the center was left blank where the flight information would have been engraved after the mission. It is still in its original Fliteline case. These obviously never flew, but were prepared to go on the first Apollo mission with Gus Grissom, Ed White II, and Roger Chaffee. Light wear, appears to have been cleaned.

Included with this letter is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to its origination in her husband's treasured collection of NASA mementos.

Apollo 1 Crew-Signed Color NASA Glossy Photo from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Roger Chaffee. A 10" x 8" photo (blank verso) with the red-letter photo ID number in the margin, "NASA S-66-30236". It pictures the astronauts posed in their flight suits at a table behind a model of the original CM-012 command module. It is boldly signed by each in black felt tip: "Ed White" (1930-1967), "Gus Grissom" (1926-1967), and "Roger Chaffee" (1935-1967). Originally designated AS-204, the first mission in the Apollo manned lunar landing program was scheduled for launch on February 21, 1967. A tragic fire during a "plugs-out" launch simulation on January 27, 1967, claimed the lives of the three astronauts aboard. An incredible rarity, especially coming directly from the family of one of the crew. Pristine condition.

Included with this photo is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to its origination in her husband's treasured collection of signed NASA photographs.

Roger Chaffee Signed Color NASA Glossy Photo from His Own Personal Collection. An 8" x 10" color photo (purple caption on verso) with the red-letter photo ID number in the margin, "NASA S-63-20049" showing Chaffee in his business suit pose. It is signed at lower right: "With best wishes,/ Roger B Chaffee". Chaffee (1935-1967) was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy, flying photographic missions, when he was selected for NASA Astronaut Group Three on October 18, 1963. He served as CapCom for Gemini 4 and was slated to fly the first manned Apollo mission when the tragic launch pad fire took the crew's lives on January 27, 1967. Excellent condition.

Included with this photo is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to its origination in her husband's treasured collection of signed NASA photographs.

Roger Chaffee Signed B&W NASA Glossy Photo from His Own Personal Collection. An 8" x 10" B&W photo (purple caption on verso) with the black-letter photo ID number in the margin, "NASA S-63-19842" showing Chaffee in his business suit pose. It is signed at lower right: "Roger B Chaffee". Chaffee (1935-1967) was slated to fly the first manned Apollo mission when the tragic launch pad fire took the crew's lives on January 27, 1967. Fine condition with creasing.

Included with this photo is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to its origination in her husband's treasured collection of signed NASA photographs.

Apollo 7 NASA Apollo Operations Handbook - Command and Service Modules, Volume 2 Book. A 2" thick, 8.5" x 11" manual held together by a two-piece prong fastener. Part number found on the title page is "SM2A-03-SC101-(2)"; the date is "1 March 1968/ Changed 20 June 1968". Handwritten in red ink around the edges are "WOERNER" and "W W". The last page is stamped "Transmitted/ May 27, 1968/ Apollo/CSM Tech. Svs./ Launch Operations" and "To: G.W. Woerner/ D/820 ZK49". Includes several hundred pages of technical data regarding operational procedures for the first manned Apollo launch. Several pullout illustrated charts are found in the back. A treasure trove of information for the technically-inclined. Fine condition with general wear from use and storage.

Apollo 7-10: Collection of Original NASA Photos. There are more than 120 photos in this 2.5" NASA binder, approximately seventy five of which are collectible early issues with red image numbers. There are some breathtaking photos in the fabulous collection from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Most every image is in pristine condition.

Apollo 8 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, Serial Number 218, with Signed LOA. This sterling silver 38mm x 30mm triangular-shaped medal was one of 300 flown on the first manned mission to the moon, Apollo 8, with crewmembers Borman, Lovell, and Anders. The obverse of the medal features the mission insignia depicting a figure eight containing the surnames of the crew looping around the Earth and the moon symbolizing the mission number as well as the mission's orbits around both bodies. The three-sided shape with a rounded bottom duplicates the shape of the Apollo spacecraft. The reverse has the engraved dates of the mission, the serial number, and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. No original plastic Robbins case is included. Extremely fine condition with some tarnish and light scratches on the reverse.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that silver Apollo 8 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 218, was flown aboard the mission December 21-27, 1968. This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Apollo 8 and Apollo 6 Official "Red Number" Color Glossy Photos, Group of Twelve. A grouping of original NASA and MSC 10" x 8" color glossies, all with the early red number captions. Three are from the Apollo 8 mission to the moon and include: (1) AS8-14-2384. This is the image taken just after (and is very similar to) the legendary "Earthrise" photo. Pristine condition.; (2) As8-16-2616. The moon crater Langrenus as taken on December 24, 1968, from 150 nautical miles up. Excellent condition with just a tiny piece of attached paper; and (3) AS8-16-2593. A photo of Earth, showing nearly the entire western hemisphere. Excellent save for some scattered pieces of extraneous paper stuck to the surface. All of the Apollo 8 images have full printed original captions taped to the back.

There are nine images from Apollo 6 that launched on April 4, 1968, the last of the unmanned test flights. Photo numbers as follows: AS6-2-937, AS6-2-1433, AS6-2-1437, AS6-2-1442, AS6-2-1445, AS6-2-1449, AS6-2-1455; AS6-2-1462; and AS6-2-1468. All in excellent condition with blank backs. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo 8 Crew-Signed Large Color "Earthrise" Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 13.75" x 10.75" color photo, the famous image known around the world, mounted to a 20" x 16" matboard. The crew of Apollo 8 has signed on the mat around the image: "Bill Anders", "Frank Borman", and "James Lovell". Lousma has signed on the verso: "From my personal collection/ Jack Lousma". A very desirable item for display. Excellent condition with just minor light toning on the mat.

Apollo 8 Large Color Launch Photo Crew-Signed on the Mat with Associated Letters Signed by Vance Brand. A 10.75" x 13.5" color photo of the launch of a landmark mission: Apollo 8 was the first manned spaceflight to leave Earth orbit to travel to another celestial body; the first manned launch of a Saturn V rocket; and the first manned launch from the John F. Kennedy Space Center. It is mounted to a 16" x 20" matboard on which the crew has signed, beneath the photo: "To Dick Proffitt - With appreciation for/ a great job well done/ Frank Borman"; "Bill Anders", and "James Lovell". Richard Proffitt was the STC (Spacecraft Test Conductor) for this flight. Very fine condition overall, but extremely faded from display exposure to light.

Included with this photo are two typed letters signed from astronaut Vance Brand to Proffitt. Brand was a member of the Support Crew for Apollo 8 and they worked closely together during that period. The first letter is a letter of transmittal for this photo, dated March 10, 1969, and signed "Vance Brand". It reads, in part: "I heartily agree with Borman and crew that you did a first rate job on the Apollo 8 mission, and I enjoyed working with you." The second letter is dated May 20, 1991, is signed "Vance"; it reads, in part: "Birthday greetings to you too--on your 60th! Erik and I really enjoyed your birthday cards... The words written in by you were kind and much appreciated. I always remember the Apollo-8 days when we worked together with a lot of pleasure. It must be a source of pride for you to realize that you supervised the checkout of the first manned spacecraft to go to the moon and return-- flawlessly! That was really an exciting event and one of the 2 or 3 most important flights in the history of manned space flight..." Both in excellent condition. The 1991 letter includes the envelope. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo 8 Crew-Signed Color "Earthrise" Photo. A 10" x 8" color glossy photo, the famous image of Earth "rising" above the lunar horizon, taken December 24, 1968. Along the lunar surface, the crew has signed: "To: B. G. McNabb/ With sincere best. wishes and thanks/ for making this picture/ possible/ James Lovell"; "Frank Borman" and "Bill Anders". Byron G. McNabb worked at the Cape from the early days of the Mercury program. An extremely desirable item for the space autograph collector. Fine condition with a flaw in the paper in the field at left and a few minor crinkles.

Apollo 8 Large Moon Photo Crew-Signed on the Mat, Directly from the Personal Collection of Lola Morrow, Secretary to the Early NASA Astronauts. A gorgeous 18.75" x 15" B&W detailed image of the lunar surface mounted to a 24" x 20" matboard. Above the photo, in an unknown hand, is written: "To Lola ~ Best Wishes from the Apollo 8 Crew". Beneath are crew signatures from the first manned mission to the moon: "Frank Borman", "James Lovell", and "Bill Anders". A stunning display item personally given to the lady many of the astronauts called their "Den Mother." Condition is very good with a several creases and some edge roughness; The Anders signature is affected by an edge tear in the mat.

Apollo 8 "Earthrise" Photo Signed and Inscribed by Mission Commander Frank Borman to Lead Flight Director Clifford Charlesworth, Directly from the Lousma Family Collection. A 10" x 8" color glossy photo of the famous image, signed in the lunar surface area: "To Cliff-/ A great friend and the Finest Flight Director/ on that blue globe above. With appreciation./ Frank Borman". An amazing item from the commander of the first manned moon mission to the lead "Green Team" flight director back at Mission Control for that very flight. Excellent condition save for a couple of inconsequential flaws in the margin.

Clifford E. Charlesworth (1931-1991) was born in Redwing, Minnesota, and graduated in 1958 from Mississippi College with a degree in Physics. After a stint as a civilian scientist for the Navy, he joined NASA. He was a Flight Director from 1962 to 1970, directing several key Gemini and Apollo missions including Apollo 8 and the first lunar landing, Apollo 11. Later positions at NASA included Deputy Director of the Johnson Space Center and as Director of Space Operations.

NASA "LM Descent and Landing" Original Artwork, Created for Rusty Schweickart. An original piece of color art to be made into a slide for presentation. It would seem that the presentation might not have been 100% serious, as this drawing shows the Apollo Command/ Service Module lowering the Lunar Module down to a soft moon landing using a crane and pulley rig! It bears an official image number of "NASA-S-67-5443", The label on the Kraft paper covering shows that "R. Schweickart" was the "Originator" and a rubber stamp warns: "This Slide Art is Not Acceptable for Use in Building 1 Auditorium". These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Very fine condition.

Apollo 10: Fifteen Glass Slides, First Generation Duplicates from Film Flown on the Mission, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. Still in the original Kodak "Projector Slide Cover Glass" boxes stamped "Pre-Cleaned", offered here are fifteen rare positive images, 4" x 3.25" overall, from America's second mission to the moon. Young has signed on the front of each box: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young" (smeared on the "5-15" box). The first box (marked "1-4") contains four slides, all hand-numbered with the NASA ID numbers "AS10-34-5010", "AS10-34-5013", "AS10-34-5026", and "AS10-34-5131". The second box (marked "5-15") contains eleven slides, hand-numbered with their NASA IDs "AS10-34-5162", "AS10-34-5084", "AS10-34-5099", "AS10-34-4321", "AS10-34-5156", "AS10-27-3905", "AS10-27-3908", "AS10-34-5106", "AS10-34-5112", "AS10-27-3872", and "AS10-27-3942". Extremely high quality and dramatic images. Excellent condition.

Apollo 10 Lunar Module Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Tom Stafford, Signed, with Signed LOA. This 3.875" x 4.25" shield-shaped patch flew aboard the Apollo 10 mission to the moon, May 18-26, 1969. Apollo 10 was a full-out dress rehearsal for the upcoming Apollo 11 mission that tested all the procedures and equipment of a moon landing mission except for the actual landing. The Lunar Module Snoopy, with Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford aboard, came within 8.4 miles of the lunar surface. The design for this insignia features a large Roman numeral "X" on the moon with the command and lunar modules preparing to rendezvous. Earth is visible in the background. The bold signatures, "Tom Stafford" and "Gene Cernan", are found on the verso. A perfect companion piece to the adjacent lot. This particular patch is of the second "crew' patch variety in that it is the type worn on the post-flight jumpsuits by the crew, and is hard to find in any case. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Tom Stafford", stating (in part): "This cloth patch was carried to the Moon on the Apollo X mission. The patch flew to within 50,000 feet of the lunar surface in our Lunar Module (LM-4) named Snoopy... This patch has been in my private collection since 1969."

Apollo 10 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Serial Number 81, with Signed LOA. This 29mm x 31mm sterling silver shield-shaped medal was one of 300 flown to the moon on Apollo 10, May 18-26, 1969, with crewmembers Tom Stafford, Gene Cernan, and John Young. The medallions stayed with Young aboard the Command Module Charlie Brown while Stafford and Cernan flew the Lunar Module Snoopy to within 50,000 feet of the lunar surface on the last, full-scale dress rehearsal for the Apollo 11 landing. The obverse of the medal features the mission insignia while the reverse has the engraved mission dates along with the serial number and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. No original plastic Robbins case is included. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that Apollo 10 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 81, was flown to the moon with me aboard Apollo 10 May 18-26, 1969, and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission."

Apollo 10 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. This 4.125" x 4" shield-shaped patch flew with crewmembers Tom Stafford, John Young, and Gene Cernan aboard the Apollo 10 mission to the moon, May 18-26, 1969. The design for this insignia shows a large, three-dimensional Roman numeral "X" sitting on the moon with a command module orbiting as a lunar module flies up to it from its pass over the lunar surface. Earth is visible in the background. Inside a medium blue border is "APOLLO" at top and the crew surnames below. It is bordered in gold thread. Young has signed on the verso: "FLOWN/ John Young" (fair contrast). Excellent condition.

Apollo 10 Flown Crew-Signed Largest Size American Flag Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Tom Stafford, Signed. An 18" x 12" U.S. flag that flew to the moon on the all-important Apollo 10 mission. It has been signed in the lower area, as follows: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo X, May 1969 Tom Stafford", "Gene Cernan", and "John Young". Rare and very desirable, especially in this large size. Excellent condition with storage folds.

Apollo 10 Flown Heat Shield Plug in Display Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. A quarter section of a round plug, approximately 0.625" x 0.375" x 1.75" long, sealed in a 3" diameter x 2.5" tall Lucite cylinder with "CERNAN STAFFORD YOUNG/ APOLLO 10/ MAY 18-26, 1969" engraved on the bottom. Young has signed on the top: "Flown/ John Young". Apollo 10 was a full-out dress rehearsal for the upcoming Apollo 11 mission that tested all the procedures and equipment of a moon landing mission except for the actual landing. The Lunar Module Snoopy, with Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford aboard, came within 8.4 miles of the lunar surface while Young orbited the moon in the Command Module Charlie Brown, becoming the first man in solo lunar orbit. Excellent condition, still in its original box.

Apollo 10 Unflown Beta Cloth Mission Insignia Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot John Young, Signed and Certified. An 8.75" x 9" swatch of Beta cloth, with a 3" x 3.125" mission insignia printed in the center, still sealed in its original clear plastic bag of 10" x 12.5". Young has signed on the bag's surface beneath the Apollo 10 emblem: "From My Personal Collection - John W. Young". Apollo 10, May 18-26, 1969, was Young's third spaceflight and the all-important "dress rehearsal" for Apollo 11 that tested all the equipment and procedures required for the upcoming lunar landing. Excellent condition.

Apollo 10 Crew-Signed White Spacesuit Color Photo. An 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print of the crew posed outdoors with the caption: "Prime Crew of Fourth Manned Apollo Mission". It has been boldly signed by all three: "Gene Cernan"; "John Young"; and "Tom Stafford". Apollo 10 was the all-important "dress rehearsal" for the soon-to-come Apollo 11 moon landing mission. A virtually unimprovable example for this tough crew. Pristine condition.

Apollo 11 Crew-Signed Type III Insurance Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, Signed and Certified. This "NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club Official Commemorative Cover First Manned Lunar Exploration" with a color cachet, 6.5" x 3.625", has an "Apollo 8" 8¢ U.S. stamp affixed and canceled July 20, 1969 (the date of the moon landing), at Houston, Texas. It features the crew's bold signatures: "Neil Armstrong", "Michael Collins", and "Buzz Aldrin", all in blue felt tip to the right of the cachet. This is the third of three different designs known for these insurance covers, a tradition that began with this flight. The astronauts would all sign a certain quantity of these covers to be left on Earth as a contingency against their failing to return safely from the moon. In the case of a tragedy, the covers would be sold with the proceeds benefiting their families, not unlike an insurance policy. Collins has signed on the verso: "This 'Insurance' Cover/ is from my personal collection./ Michael Collins 1-24-11". Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Color Photo Crew-Signed on Mat, Inscribed to Lead Flight Director Clifford Charlesworth, Directly from the Lousma Family Collection. A 9.5" x 7" color white spacesuit crew photo mounted to a 12" x 10.5" matboard. Beneath the photo Armstrong has written a long inscription: "To Cliff Charlesworth - With our/ Sincere Appreciation for Your Friendship/ and Your Professional Performance as our 'Flight'/ Neil Armstrong/ Apollo 11-". It is also signed by: "Michael Collins" and "Buzz Aldrin". Charlesworth was the lead flight director for the historic Apollo 11 moon-landing mission. An amazing item that belonged to a very key member of that flight team. Very fine condition with generalized light fading to the photo and the signatures, likely from hanging on a wall for many years, still very clear.

Gene Kranz, in his book Failure Is Not an Option (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000), discusses how Clifford Charlesworth handled the flight director assignments for Apollo 11: "...When I became Flight Control division chief, I saw no reason to shuffle the lead responsibilities, so Charlesworth retained the lead flight director role for Apollo 11. One of Cliff's initial tasks was assigning the flight directors for the mission phases... I hoped that when Charlesworth put the pieces together, he would give me the assignment for the landing phase of the mission. The meeting where that happened was almost anticlimactic. Cliff walked into my office, stood at the window, stared out for a moment, and then turned with a smile on his face. He knew that I wanted to get down to business, but he just toyed with me for a few moments, passing the time of day, then abruptly said, 'I think it's time to decide on the Apollo 11 phase assignments.' With no further preliminaries, he continued, 'I think I should launch Apollo 11 and do the EVA. Milt [Windler] will take the entry. This leaves Glynn for the lunar ascent.. . and you with the landing. Is that okay with you?' I nodded, and the meeting was over... I had drawn the flight director assignment to put the first man on the moon." (page 257).

Apollo 11 Lunar Module Flown Camera Film Fragment on a Certificate of Authenticity. A small piece (approximately 0.25" x 0.20") of photographic film that was part of a roll of 107 photos taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin while on the surface of the moon. It is mounted to an attractive 8.5" x 11" printed certificate signed "Richard W. Underwood", who was Supervisory Aerospace Technologist at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. The text gives a summarized history of the film from launch to splashdown. There are facsimile signatures of the crew at the bottom over a mission insignia. Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, Serial Number 227, with Signed LOA. This 28mm sterling silver medal was one of 450 flown on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, with crewmembers Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins. The obverse depicts Collins' early and original concept for the mission insignia with the eagle carrying an olive branch in its mouth. NASA thought the sharp, open talons of the eagle looked too "warlike" and the olive branch, representing peace, was moved to the claws. This is one of, if not the only, major official item that renders the insignia as it was meant to be by the astronaut designer. The reverse has the dates of the mission, surnames of the crew, and the serial number. No original plastic Robbins case is included. Medal in extremely fine condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that silver Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 227, was flown aboard the mission July 16-24, 1969. This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Apollo 11 Training-Used CSM Lunar Landmark Maps (Training) Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. An 8.5" x 10.5" book containing four lunar photo maps for landing site 3, printed on heavy semi gloss paper- three are 8" x 10.5" in size and one is a large 28.5" x 10.5"; all are three-hole punched and bound with binder rings between two cardstock covers. The front cover lists the part number as "SKB32100080-322" and the serial number as "TRAINING". Young has signed the front cover: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". The first map has an annotation "Sea of Tranquility" and locates the landing site of Surveyor V; the other three maps illustrate the landing site of Surveyor VI. There are two pages of printed technical data for a July 18 launch date. A few tiny stains on the front cover and two scratches on the back cover, else excellent.

Apollo 11 Training-Used "CSM TEC" Star Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. Degree-divided on all four edges with hour divisions on the top and bottom, this 16" x 8" black chart on film, with white printing, is titled "CSM TEC STAR CHART (B)/ LAUNCH JULY 18". It was designed to be used in the command module for the trip home, known as the Transearth coast. The Sun, Earth, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and the moon are all portrayed by colored dots in order to stand out against the star field. The outlines of a number of constellations are shown and many stars are named and numbered, including the stars named (backwards) for the crew of the ill-fated Apollo 1: "DNOCES" (Edward White the Second), REGOR (Roger Chaffee), and "NAVI" (Ivan "Gus" Grissom), Young has signed in silver on the front in the upper right corner: "Used For Apollo 11 Training/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Training-Used "LM-ORBIT" Star Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. This 16" x 8" black chart on film, with white printing, is titled "LM-ORBIT STAR CHART (B)/ LAUNCH JULY 18". It was designed to be used in the lunar module. The Sun and the planets are all portrayed by colored dots in order to stand out against the star field. The outlines of a number of constellations are shown and many stars are named and numbered. Included among these stars are those named by Gus Grissom in honor of his Apollo 1 crew: Navi (Ivan Grissom); Regor (Roger Chaffee); and Dnoces (Ed White the Second). Star charts such as this one were an important part of the navigation equipment used by the astronauts in training for and during their Apollo missions. Young has signed in silver on the front in the upper right corner: "Used For Apollo 11 Training/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Training-Used "Ascent Monitoring Chart" Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. This two-sided, heavyweight 8.5" x 10.5" lunar photo map of the Mare Insularum area is captioned "Ascent Monitoring Chart/ SEB 32100025-006/ 18 July 1969 Site 3". The Mösting Crater is labeled at upper left on the front; the verso notates the Turner B, Gambart BA, and Sömmering craters. Young has signed at upper right: "Used For Apollo 11/ Training/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Grumman Apollo Operations Handbook - Lunar Module LM5 And Subsequent, Volume 1 Book. A massive (likely 1000+ pages) 2" thick manual, 8" x 10.5", five-hole punched and contained in a vintage black binder. It is dated "15 December 1968" on the title page with a part number of "LMA790-3-LM5 and Subsequent"; there is a "NASA-KSC Technical Document Control Office Dispatched" date stamp of "Feb 12 1969". LM-5 was the fifth lunar module built by Grumman and the third to fly manned. This is the Subsystems Data manual for the vehicle that became known worldwide as Eagle, the first manned spacecraft to land on the moon with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin aboard. There are literally hundreds of illustrations and tables contained herein, including dozens of foldout schematics and diagrams. There is an alphabetical index and list of abbreviations in the back. For those with a technical interest in this historical mission, this is a special opportunity to own an amazing source of original information. Fine condition with evidence of use, the title page is loose.

Apollo 11: Collection of Original NASA Photos. A NASA 2.5" binder filled with more than 100 absolutely amazing 8" x 10" photos (very few duplicates), both color and B&W. Included are approximately twenty of the highly-desirable early photos with red image numbers. Many bear the purple ink NASA captions on the versos. Also included are the popular NASA color lithographed prints of the crew and each individual crew member. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Some have notations but generally, all are in pristine condition.

Apollo 11 Limited Edition Medal with Original Letter of Transmittal. A heavy and impressive 64mm stainless steel medallion. On the obverse is the Apollo Program logo and the text: "Lunar Landing/ Apollo/ NASA/ July 1969". On the reverse are the facsimile signatures of the crew and the statement: "The Die for this Medallion was Carried to the Moon and Back by the Crew of Apollo 11 in 1969." The accompanying letter, addressed to Richard C. Proffitt is dated July 16, 1974 and is signed by Kennedy Space Center Director "Kurt H. Debus". It reads, in part: "A limited number of stainless steel medallions were made in commemoration of the first lunar landing mission. A special die was flown on Apollo 11 and was then utilized to fabricate the medallions. Medallions are being presented to those KSC employees who have previously been recognized by a NASA honorary award or a top-level KSC award for their outstanding contributions to the Apollo Program." Proffitt had previously received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. The medallion is in excellent condition; the letter has some light wear and mailing folds. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Neil Armstrong Signed Limited Edition Paul Calle Lithograph (#407/1000). A 19" x 29" B&W lithograph of a pencil sketch of Neil Armstrong as he suited up on July 16, 1969, in preparation for his launch to the moon. It is still in its original issue folder. Paul Calle was one of eight artists chosen by NASA in 1962 to document the U.S. space program and was the only artist present when the crew of Apollo 11 prepared for launch. Armstrong and Calle both signed this print in pencil on December 23, 1976, for sale at the National Air and Space Museum to raise money for the Charles Lindbergh Memorial Fund. In excellent, as-issued condition. Rarely seen this nice.

Apollo 11: Neil Armstrong Signed White Spacesuit Color Photo. The always desirable 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print of the first man to walk on the moon, posed in his spacesuit in front of a lunar graphic. It is signed: "To John Budan-/ Neil Armstrong". There is a light pencil notation on the verso, "April 79", likely indicating when this autograph was obtained. Very fine condition with a few minor creases that do not detract.

Neil Armstrong Signed Limited Edition Paul Calle Lithograph (#540/1000). A 17.5" x 27.5" (sight size) B&W lithographed pencil sketch of Neil Armstrong as he suited up on July 16, 1969, for his rendezvous with history. It is framed to an overall 18.125" x 28.125". Paul Calle was one of eight artists chosen by NASA in 1962 to document the U.S. space program and was the only artist present when the crew of Apollo 11 prepared for launch. His design was chosen for the "First Man on the Moon" postage stamp celebrating Armstrong's momentous first step. Armstrong and Calle both signed this print in pencil on December 23, 1976, for sale at the National Air and Space Museum to raise money for the Charles Lindbergh Memorial Fund. The original informational folder is included. Print and frame in extremely fine condition, there is just a bit of "waviness" in the print that could be mitigated with re-framing.

Neil Armstrong Manuscript Quote Signed. A 5.625" x 4.625" decorative sheet on which a collector has nicely printed, in a calligraphic hand, Armstrong's famous first words on the moon: "One small step for man, one Giant leap for Mankind". Beneath is a fine example of the "Neil Armstrong" signature. This would be an excellent item to mat with Armstrong's white spacesuit photo. Extremely fine condition.

Apollo 11: Neil Armstrong Signed Boarding Pass and Buzz Aldrin Signed SpaceShots Trading Card. Interesting signed items from the first two men to step foot on the moon: (1) Neil Armstrong's complete Delta Air Lines boarding pass, 7.25" x 3.25", for a flight from Dallas/ Ft. Worth to Cincinnati on December 6, 1991(?). He has signed next to his printed name; (2) A 2.5" x 3.5" SpaceShots card, number 0110, with a white spacesuit color photo of Aldrin on the front where he has signed: "To Landon/ Best Wishes/ Buzz Aldrin". Both items in excellent condition.

Apollo 11 Signed Individual Color NASA Glossy Photos of Aldrin and Collins from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Roger Chaffee. Two crewmembers of the first manned lunar landing mission have each signed an 8" x 10" color business suit photo for their fellow astronaut. Both are in pristine condition and have purple ink captions on the verso. As follows:
Buzz Aldrin- Black-letter photo ID number "NASA S-63-20056". Signed: "To Roger/ With Warmest/ Best Wishes/ Buzz Aldrin".
Michael Collins- Red letter photo ID number "NASA S-63-20058". Signed: "To Roger -/ Happy Birthday/ ...and many/ happy returns./ Mike Collins".

Included with these photos is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to their origination in her husband's treasured collection of signed NASA photographs.

Buzz Aldrin's Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon Signed Collector's Edition with an Original Apollo 11 NASA Press Kit. Two items: (1) A leather bound signed edition of his recent autobiography (Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2009), 326 pages, 6.5" x 9.5", gilt-stamped black leather covers with a color Apollo 11 image on the front, all edges gilt. "In this candid and stirring book, Buzz Aldrin tells the true story of the triumphant journey to the moon that made him a legend and his harrowing personal struggles in the decades that followed." As new condition; (2) An original NASA document for the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission, Release No: 69-83K, Sunday, July 6, 1969, 250 pages, 8.5" x 11", held together by a binder clip. This comprehensive, illustrated work provided the press with every possible fact about this landmark mission that they could possibly need. Content includes sections on: Launch Events; Mission Events; Mission Trajectory and Maneuver Description; Recovery Operations, Quarantine; Go/ No Go Decision Points; Abort Modes; Onboard Television; Lunar Description; Lunar Module Structures; Saturn V Launch Vehicle Description and Operation; Apollo 11 Crew; Launch Complex 39; and Contamination Control Program. An exhaustive reference to man's first steps on another celestial body. Very good condition; front cover missing and light wear. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Buzz Aldrin Signed Apollo 11 Recovery Ship Cover. A 6.5" x 3.625" pre-stamped U.S. postal cover canceled July 24, 1969 (the day of splashdown), aboard the U.S.S. Ozark. The rubber stamped U.S. Recovery Force cachet is present with the mission's lunar module pilot's signature, "Buzz Aldrin", to the right of it. Excellent condition.

Apollo 12 Flown Heatshield Fragment. A piece, 0.875" x 0.5" x 0.375", taken from the Apollo 12 Command Module Yankee Clipper. It is handsomely matted and framed with four photos of the CM on display to an overall 20" x 17.25". The provenance is handwritten in silver on the back of the frame: "Fragment of Space Shuttle [sic] 'Yankee Clipper'/ on exhibit at NASA Museum/ Langley Air Force Base/ Hampton, Virginia/ Given to G. LaRocca by/ D. Carsia February 1988". The Apollo 12 command module is still on public exhibit at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton. Excellent condition.

Apollo 12-15: Collection of Original NASA Photos. A NASA 2.5" binder containing approximately seventy-five 8" x 10" color and B&W photos from these four missions (only three for Apollo 14). More than twenty-five of these are the desirable early issues with red image numbers. These are from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Overall very fine condition or better.

Apollo 12 Crew-Signed White Spacesuit Color Photo. An 8" x 10" NASA lithographed print of the crew posed outside, signed by all three: "Charles Conrad Jr" (1930-1999), "Dick Gordon", and "Alan L Bean". Conrad was the third man to walk on the moon during this mission; Bean was fourth. Pristine condition. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo 12 Signed Individual Color NASA Glossy Photos from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Roger Chaffee. The actual flight crew, as well as the originally-slated LMP, have each personally signed a photo for their fellow astronaut and friend. All are color 8" x 10" business suit glossies in beautiful condition with purple ink captions on the versos. As follows:
Charles Conrad (1930-1999)- Black-letter photo ID number "NASA S-62-7964". Signed: "To/ Roger/ You aren't serious are you?/ 'Pete'/ Charles Conrad Jr".
Richard Gordon- Black-letter photo ID number "NASA S-63-20050". Signed: "Rog--/ With sincere/ best wishes for a / bright future!/ Dick".
Alan Bean- Black-letter photo ID number "NASA S-63-20060". Signed: "To Roger Chaffee--/ Astronaut. And Friend/ Alan L Bean".
Clifton Williams (1932-1967)- Black-letter photo ID number "NASA S-63-20055". Signed: "Its an honor to be on the/ team with you Roger--/ I'm looking forward/ many interesting and/ exciting years of/ association and/ friendship -/ C Williams".

The Williams inscription is particularly poignant as he, like Roger Chaffee, was to never fly into space. Williams died in a training mission plane crash less than ten months after Chaffee's tragic death in the Apollo 1 launch simulation. Williams was slated to be the lunar module pilot on Apollo 12. That mission insignia features four stars, one for each man that flew, and one in Williams' honor.

Included with these photos is a signed letter of authenticity from Martha Chaffee, the widow of the late Roger Chaffee, attesting to their origination in her husband's treasured collection of signed NASA photographs.

Charles Conrad Jr. Signed (Twice) NASA Officer Leave Request Form, Approved and Signed by Alan Shepard, Originally from Conrad's Personal Collection. A partially-printed document titled "Officer Leave Request and Authorization" (form NAVPERS 2644), 8" x 5.25", filled in by typewriter and by hand, Houston, Texas, October 15, 1968. Conrad asks for two days of regular leave on October 17 and 18, signing twice: "C Conrad Jr". The request is recommended and granted by the Chief of the Astronaut Office: "Alan Shepard/ Capt USN". It is archivally mounted to a handsome document stating that it was "From the personal space collection of Astronaut Charles Conrad, Jr." Excellent condition.

Apollo 13 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert, Serial Number 201. The Apollo 13 medals are an interesting story. From Howard Weinberger's book, The Robbins Medallions: Flown Treasure from the Apollo Space Program: "Due to the last minute crew change and unfortunate circumstances that prohibited Apollo 13 from accomplishing its mission, all of the original flown medallions were melted down. Subsequently, 404 newly designed sterling silver medallions were struck from the 'flown metal.'" The obverse design on this 32mm diameter sterling silver medallion incorporates the mission insignia, three of Apollo's chariot horses flying toward the Moon with the slogan "Ex Luna, Scientia" ("from the moon, knowledge"). The reverse features the names of the crewmembers, the modules, Aquarius (lunar) and Odyssey (command), and the engraved dates of launch and return along with the serial number and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. This was originally presented by Swigert to NASA physical trainer Joe Garino and includes a Letter of Authenticity attesting to that, signed by Garino. A stunning medal in excellent condition.

Apollo 13 Unflown Franklin Mint Proof Silver 1970 Medal, Serial Number 0022. This beautiful 38mm sterling silver medallion features the mission insignia on the obverse that includes the name of the mission, three of Apollo's chariot horses flying toward the moon, and the slogan "Ex Luna, Scientia" ("from the moon, knowledge"). The reverse features images of and the text "Spacecraft Odyssey and Aquarius" along with the crew's full names: "James A. Lovell Jr - Fred W. Haise Jr - Thomas K Mattingly". This is one of 200 individually-numbered specimens struck and is particularly desirable in that it bears the name of the originally-slated command module pilot, Thomas Mattingly. The Robbins Medals from Apollo 13 were restruck with the name of the last-minute replacement, Jack Swigert. A smooth area on the rim bears the sterling, Franklin, 1970 hallmarks and the serial number. Great item, seldom seen. Superb condition.

Apollo 13 Lunar Module Flown Webbing on Crew-Signed Certificate. A piece of Beta cloth webbing, approximately 1.5" x 1", attached to a certificate of 6.75" x 4.75" (sight size), archivally framed to an overall 12" x 10". The certificate is titled "A Piece of 'AQUARIUS' LM-7" and it was presented to NASA Spacecraft Test Conductor "R. C. Proffitt" from the Apollo 13 crew, "Thanks for a job well done!". The crew has signed next to the mission insignia: "James Lovell", "Jack Swigert" (1931-1982), and "Fred Haise". It is also signed, at the bottom, by Apollo 13 Launch Director "Walter J. Kapryan". Excellent condition. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo 13: An Early Copy of the Legendary Towing Bill Sent to North American Rockwell by Grumman. This is one of the original Grumman photocopies, 8.25" x 10.75" in size, of the humorous towing bill that Grumman sent to Rockwell just after the successful return of the Apollo 13 astronauts from their near-disastrous trip to the moon and back. One of the great historical oddities of all time emerged during the final hours of the Apollo 13 crisis, as the LM was being powered up and reheated for final injection into Earth trajectory on April 17, 1970, at which point it finally became possible for Grumman's engineers to believe that the crew would survive. John Hussey and his men, "slap-happy from relief and from days without sleep," prepared a "Towing Bill" for Rockwell (builders of the crippled CSM). After having hauled Rockwell's capsule and its service module back to Earth with the Lunar Module's engines, the engineers decided to charge four dollars for the first mile, one dollar each additional mile, with (among other additional surcharges) an invoice for use of the LM's jumper cable to recharge the Command Module's batteries. The bill was typed, photocopied, passed around, and recopied until, inevitably, one of the copies ended up on newscaster Walter Cronkite's desk. Grumman and NASA management, to say nothing of Rockwell management, "were not laughing," according to Hussey. For many months afterward, concerned citizens who took the joke seriously sent Grumman envelopes containing money, to help Rockwell pay the 400,000 mile towing bill. This particular bill bears a handwritten inscription, written in the early 1980s: "One of the old, original (amazing multiplying) copies/ of Grumman's Apollo 13 towing bill to Rockwell/ - Charles R. Pellegrino." This is the actual inscribed copy published in Pellegrino and Stoff's Chariots for Apollo. A copy of this fascinating book is included with the lot, signed by Pellegrino. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo 13 Crew-Signed (Original Crew) Philatelic Cover. An unused NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club Official Commemorative Cover, unused, with a color cachet of the Apollo 13 mission insignia. It has been boldly signed by the original flight crew (Jack Swigert was a last minute replacement due to Ken Mattingly having been exposed to German measles): "James Lovell", "Ken Mattingly", and "Fred Haise". Very fine condition with some minor soiling.

Apollo 13 Crew-Signed Large Color Limited Edition Lithograph by Mission Insignia Designer Lumen Winter. A stunning 23.5" x 35" print featuring the Apollo 13 mission insignia in gold against a red, white, and blue background. Mr. Lumen (1908-1982) originally based his insignia design on a mural he had painted for the St. Regis Hotel in New York. The Apollo 13 crewmembers have each signed beneath their printed names: "James Lovell", "Fred W. Haise, Jr", and "Jack Swigert" (1931-1982). Lovell has signed again in the lower margin: "To Al/ Best Wishes-/ James Lovell". The print number, "105/150", and the artist signature, "Lumen Winter", are also found beneath the image. All signatures are in pencil. A gorgeous print, rarely offered. Excellent condition overall with just minor corner and edge roughness.

Apollo 14: Twenty-Five Flown Beta Cloth Mission Insignias with Stowage and White Room Packages Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. An original package of twenty-five 9" square Beta cloth mission patches inside a clear bag (with a pinkish tinge) bearing a NASA-MSC "Cleaned for Service" sticker at upper right with an inspection stamp and handwritten date of "12/14/70". This bag is open only at the top and is then inside a pink plastic stowage bag of approximately 10.5" x 10.5" overall with an MSC Form 1106 sticker, inspector stamped, with a handwritten part number of "SDB-13100156001" and a date "12-14-70". This outside bag has been slit open at three edges, and Dr. Mitchell has written on it: "The 25 Apollo 14 Beta Cloth patches/ contained herein were flown to lunar orbit/ aboard the 'Kittyhawk'/ Edgar Mitchell/ Apollo 14". An amazing opportunity for a dealer or collector- rarely offered as such. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Lunar Module Flown American Flag and Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch. A 5.25" x 4" cloth U.S. flag and a 3.875" wide embroidered mission insignia mounted to a mat and framed to an overall 20.75" x 16.75". This text is printed on the mat: "This Flag and Patch Traveled to the Moon aboard the Apollo 14 Spacecraft." Mounted next to the flown items is a typed letter on Apollo 14 stationery, dated September 14, 1971, signed "Alvin H. Bishop, Jr." to Tommy Amato. It states, in part: "This will certify that the American flag and Apollo patch accompanying this letter were carried on the Apollo XIV mission, launched from Cape Kennedy, Florida, on January 31, 1971. This flag and patch landed at Fra Mauro, Moon, on February 5, 1971, and were returned to the planet Earth on February 9, 1971, with the successful completion of the Apollo XIV mission... I do further certify that this flag and patch are known to me to be the exact ones placed aboard the Apollo XIV spacecraft, having been secretly marked before the flight. That mark, known only to me, was verified when the items were returned to my custody by Lt. Col. Stuart A. Roosa, Apollo XIV astronaut." Bishop was a longtime member of the space community, working at NASA in Cape Canaveral for a number of years; he later joined the Hughes Corporation in Las Vegas where he often entertained astronauts (and show business celebrities) at this home there. Tommy Amato managed, conducted, and performed with Wayne Newton for fifteen years. He also managed many other notable entertainers such as Red Skelton and Al Martino and performed for presidents and royalty. This framed display is in excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Lunar Module Flown Safety Line Swatch with Original Letter of Transmittal. A small section of a white woven material, approximately 1" x 0.25", laminated to a 3.75" x 2.5" color photo of the Apollo 14 launch. The text printed above reads: "Presented in appreciation of your role in/ Apollo 14's success. This small portion of/ the lunar surface safety line was carried/ by the astronauts on the moon's surface/ February 5-6, 1971". On the verso is found the NASA logo and address along with the printed name: "Richard C. Proffitt". The accompanying letter is written to Proffitt and reads, in part: "In appreciation for your outstanding support of the Apollo 14 mission we the crewmen would like to present you with this piece of equipment carried on board the spacecraft during its flight to the moon and back..." Beneath are the printed facsimile signatures of the three astronauts. Excellent condition. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo 14 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa, Serial Number 073. There were 303 of these 35mm x 30mm oval sterling silver medals struck for this January 31-February 9, 1971, flight and all were flown with crewmembers Shepard, Roosa, and Mitchell. The obverse bears the mission insignia picturing an Astronaut Pin (a gold pin that NASA gives to astronauts upon completion of their first flight) flying from the Earth to the moon. The reverse features the dates of the launch, moon landing, and return engraved with the crew's full names around the edge along with the sterling hallmark. The serial number is on the rim. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a typed Letter of Authenticity on NASA letterhead, dated November 19, 1971, signed "Stuart A. Roosa", gifting this medal to Physical Conditioning Supervisor Joe Garino. It reads: "Dear Joe, This Apollo 14 medallion, serial # 73, was flown to the moon on the Apollo 14 mission. The mission was launched February 9, 1971, having successfully completed a landing in the Fra Mauro region of the moon on February 5, 1971. This medallion traveled 1,151,086 miles during the 216 hours, 1 minute and 58.1 seconds of flight." Also included is a letter from Garino attesting to his ownership.

Apollo 14 Flown Silver Franklin Mint Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Serial Number 0067, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. The obverse of this 39mm medal (one of two hundred minted) bears the mission insignia of an Astronaut Pin flying to the moon. The reverse depicts the surface of the moon with the inscription "Spacecraft/ Kitty Hawk & Antares/ Destination/ Fra Mauro - 1971". Each of the three Apollo 14 crewmembers carried sixty-five of these in their Command Module PPKs (for a total of 195 flown). After the mission, as many as fifty of them were returned to the Franklin Mint and melted down toward the production of 129,000+ Apollo 14 commemorative mini-coins that were sent to Franklin Mint subscribers in 1971. The rest were retained by the crewmembers themselves. Since Dr. Mitchell is the only surviving Apollo 14 crewmember, the Franklin Mint medallions from his collection and with his written provenance are very desirable. Dr. Mitchell has signed on this medal's 2x2 holder: "Flown on 'Kittyhawk'/ No. 0067/ EM". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Edgar Mitchell" on his personal letterhead, stating (in part): "This document is to certify Apollo 14 Franklin Mint Medallion, serial number 0067. The accompanying medallion was flown aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk on the Apollo 14 expedition to the moon which launched January 31, 1971, with Captain Alan Shepard as the commander, Commander Edgar Mitchell as the Lunar Module Pilot, and Lt. Colonel Stuart Roosa as Command Module Pilot... I hope that you will find pleasure in this historic piece for many years."

Apollo 14 Flown American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. This 6.125" x 3.875" silk U.S. flag was carried aboard Apollo 14, the third successful moon landing mission, with crewmembers Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa, January 31-February 9, 1971. Dr. Mitchell has certified this flag on the two bottom white stripes: "Flown into Lunar Orbit Aboard/ KittyHawk on Apollo 14 Edgar Mitchell". Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Flown State Flag of Arizona Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Signed and Certified. This 5.75" x 4.5" cloth flag traveled to the moon aboard Apollo 14 with crewmembers Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa, January 31-February 9, 1971. The flag of Arizona was adopted in 1917 and features a copper-colored star, at center, against thirteen alternating red and yellow rays at top and a solid dark blue field at bottom. Dr. Mitchell has signed in silver in the lower blue area: "Flown into Lunar Orbit aboard/ Kittyhawk on Apollo 14 Edgar/ Mitchell". This is the first flown Arizona flag that Heritage has offered, in honor of Spacefest III. Excellent condition.

Apollo 14 Crew-Signed Large Color Limited Edition Lithograph. A handsome 23.5" x 34.25" print primarily in shades of blue featuring the Apollo 14 mission insignia of a gold NASA Astronaut Pin flying to the moon after taking off from the Earth. Lettering as follows: "APOLLO 14/ JAN 31-FEB 9, 1971/ FRA MAURO/ SHEPARD/ ROOSA/ MITCHELL". Each crewmember has signed beside their printed name: "Alan Shepard" (1923-1998), "Stuart A Roosa" (1933-1994), and "Ed Mitchell", in white artist crayon. The number, "60/100" is written below. No artist is named but we believe it to be by Lumen Winter. Excellent condition.

"In Flight" Alan Bean Color Limited Edition Lithograph Signed by the Apollo 14 Crew. A 22.75" x 23.5" color print, "226/850", showing Alan Shepard as he hits the famous golf shot on the lunar surface during an Apollo 14 EVA. The caption reads: "With millions watching on television, Apollo XIV commander Alan Shepard fulfills the dreams of every Earthbound golfer: a six-iron shot on the moon." There are two printed quotes from Shepard below, one from the time of the 1971 shot and another from twenty years later. Four astronauts have signed in the lower area: Apollo 14 crewmembers "Alan Shepard" (1923-1998); "Edgar Mitchell"; and "Stuart A Roosa" (1933-1994), as well as artist and astronaut "Alan Bean". Three of these four actually walked on the lunar surface. This is a must-have for some "earthbound golfer" to hang on their den or office wall. Excellent condition, as-issued in original folder.

Apollo 15 Flown Largest-Size American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A rare and desirable large 17.25" x 11.75" cloth U.S. flag that flew to the moon on Apollo 15 with crewmembers Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Worden has signed in the lower right corner on the white stripe: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". An impressive display item, suitable for the finest of collections. Excellent condition, stored folded.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the United States flag (12x18) included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'. It remained in the command module during the lunar orbit phase of the flight. It has been in my personal possession since then. Apollo 15 was the fourth manned lunar landing mission, carrying for the first time a lunar rover and a Scientific Instrument Bay in the Service Module. The flight was launched on July 26 and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on August 7, 1971, logging flight time of 295.2 hours and a distance of over 1.4 million miles. Dave Scott and Jim Irwin explored the region of Hadley Rille for three days while I conducted scientific experiments in orbit. On the return to Earth I performed a 38 minute Extra Vehicular Activity (Spacewalk) to recover film that had been exposed during the flight. Apollo 15 has been declared the most scientific flight in the Apollo series."

Apollo 15 Flown Larger-Size American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. An 11.75" x 7.75" cloth U.S. Flag that flew to the moon, July 26-August 7, 1971, aboard the Apollo 15 Command Module Endeavour. Worden has signed in the lower right corner on the white stripe: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". A very desirable larger-size flag. Excellent condition, stored folded.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that the United States flag (8x12) included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6.25" x 4" cloth U.S. Flag that flew to the moon aboard Apollo 15 with crewmembers Scott, Irwin, and Worden. Worden has signed on the lowest white stripe: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown Larger-Size United Nations Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. An 11.5" x 7.75" cloth U.N. flag that flew aboard Apollo 15, July 26-August 7, 1971, on the fourth manned mission to land on the moon. This flag stayed in the Command Module Endeavour with Al Worden in lunar orbit while Dave Scott and Jim Irwin flew the Lunar Module Falcon to the surface of the moon. Worden has signed in the lower right corner: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Space-flown United Nations flags are uncommon; this is only the second example Heritage has offered. Its scarcity, coupled with its displayable large size, makes this a particularly desirable item. Excellent condition, stored folded.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that the United Nations flag (8x12) included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of Australia Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 5.625" x 4" cloth Australian flag that flew to the moon on Apollo 15, the first of the "J" missions with longer durations on the moon's surface and a greater focus on scientific experimentation and discovery. Worden has signed along the white edges of the Union Jack in the canton: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15/ Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Australia included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of Denmark Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4.25" cloth Danish flag (known as the Dannebrog) that accompanied Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in 1971. This is the oldest flag of an independent nation in the world, first used in 1219 at the Battle of Valdemar. Worden has signed along the lower edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". This is the first space-flown flag of Denmark that Heritage has offered. Excellent condition save for light soiling at the far right and some very tiny pin or needle holes at far left.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Denmark included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of Germany Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4.125" cloth German flag that flew to the moon aboard the Apollo 15 Command Module Endeavour, July 26-August 7, 1971. This flag's design features the national colors of Germany in equal horizontal bands. Worden has signed along the lower edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition with one vertical crease and some stray red ink marks in the lower stripe.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Germany included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of Greece Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4.125" cloth Greek national flag that travelled 1.4 million miles to the moon and back aboard Apollo 15 in 1971. This flag has nine alternating stripes of blue and white with a white cross against a blue canton. When this flag flew into space, it was the design in use by the Navy and abroad; it was adopted as the sole national flag in 1978. Worden has signed along the lowest white stripe: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". This is the first space-flown flag of Greece that Heritage has offered. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Greece included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of India Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4.5" cloth Indian flag that flew to the moon, July 26-August 7, 1971, aboard the Apollo 15 Command Module Endeavour. The flag of India, adopted in 1947, consists of three stripes- deep saffron, white, and India green- with a twenty-four spoke Ashoka Chakra, the Buddhist wheel of doctrine, the center. Worden has signed on the green stripe at the bottom edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". This is the first space-flown flag of India that Heritage has offered. Excellent condition with a small smudge at the upper left corner.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from India included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of Japan Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. Offered here is a 6" x 4.125" cloth Japanese flag that was carried aboard Apollo 15 on its mission to the moon in 1971. Interestingly, this familiar "rising sun" design, though in use since 1870, was not adopted nationally in Japan until 1999. Worden has signed on the bottom edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition with a bit of insignificant soiling at the right side.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Japan included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown Flag of Malaysia Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4" cloth Malaysian flag that travelled to the moon aboard Apollo 15 with crewmembers Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin in 1971. The flag features fourteen alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton with a crescent moon and the fourteen-pointed Federal star. Worden has signed on the green stripe at the bottom edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". This is the first space-flown flag of Malaysia that Heritage has offered. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Maylaysia [sic] included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of The Netherlands Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4.375" cloth national flag that accompanied Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin to the moon and back on their 1.4 million mile journey, July 26-August 7, 1971. This tri-color red, white, and blue design was first introduced in 1572. Worden has signed on the lower portion of the white stripe: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from the Netherlands included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of Norway Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 5.875" x 4.125" cloth Norwegian flag that traveled to the moon on Apollo 15's 1.4 million mile journey, July 26-August 7, 1971. The flag's design of a blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white against a red field was first made official in 1899. Worden has signed along the lower edge: "Flown to the Moon/ on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition with one vertical crease and some stray red ink marks in the lower stripe.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Norway included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of Singapore Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 3.75" cloth national flag carried aboard the Apollo 15 Command Module Endeavour its trip to the moon, July 26-August 7, 1971, with crewmembers Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. The flag is a bi-color of red over white with a white crescent moon and five five-pointed stars at upper left. Worden has signed on the lower portion of the white stripe: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". This is the first space-flown flag of Singapore that Heritage has offered. Excellent condition, some creases from storage.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Singapore included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown National Flag of South Korea Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6.125" x 3.75" cloth South Korean flag that accompanied Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin to the moon on Apollo 15, July 26-August 7, 1971. This flag design, first adopted in 1882, consists of a white field, a red over blue Taegeuk symbol (yin and yang) at center, and black trigrams at the four corners. Worden has signed along the lower edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". This is the first space-flown flag of South Korea that Heritage has offered. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from South Korea included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown Flag of the Soviet Union Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4.375" cloth "red banner" flag of the U.S.S.R. that flew to the moon aboard Apollo 15 along with astronauts Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. For much of the 1960s decade, the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. competed head-to-head to be the first to land a man on the moon. The United States won that "contest" and would land a total of six manned spacecraft there between 1969 and 1972. Later, in 1975, the two countries co-operated in a mission to put an end to this "space race," the Apollo- Soyuz Test Project. Worden has signed along the lower edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Moon-flown Soviet flags are extremely, rare so don't miss out on this opportunity. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from USSR included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown Flag of Spain Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6.25" x 4" cloth Spanish flag that was carried aboard Apollo 15 on its mission to the moon, July 26-August 7, 1971. This flag stayed in the orbiting Command Module Endeavour Al Worden while Dave Scott and Jim Irwin took the Lunar Module Falcon to the lunar surface along with the Apollo program's first lunar rover. Note that the current flag of Spain does not feature the eagle and shield; this flown flag is of the design used during the period 1945-1977. Worden has signed on the lower portion of the yellow stripe: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15/ Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition, with a minor "snag" in the cloth at left.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Singapore included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown Flag of Sweden Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 5.75" x 4.25" cloth Swedish flag that flew to the moon in 1971 aboard the fourth manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 15. This flag features a blue and yellow Scandinavian cross, a design with a history dating back to the 16th century. Worden has signed along the yellow cross arm: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15/ Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Sweden included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Flown Flag of Switzerland Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed LOA. A 6" x 4" cloth Swiss civil and state ensign flag (the official national flag is actually square) that flew to the moon on Apollo 15 with crewmembers Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin in 1971. Worden has signed along the lower edge: "Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15 Al Worden CMP". Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead, stating (in part): "I hereby certify that this flag from Switzerland included with this letter and marked with my signature and flight number went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft 'ENDEAVOUR'..."

Apollo 15 Crew-Signed Insurance Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Al Worden, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. A 6.5" x 3.625" envelope, postmarked July 26, 1971, with a pictorial NASA cancellation from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. At left is a color cachet of the mission insignia with "NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club" printed above and "Official Commemorative Cover" below. The three crewmembers have boldly signed beneath the cachet: "Dave Scott", "Al Worden", and "Jim Irwin". Worden has also signed beneath the flap on the verso: "From My Personal Collection/ Al Worden/ Apollo 15 CMP/ #29". The original stiffening card is included, printed both sides with mission data. Extremely fine condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Al Worden" on his letterhead that gives a precise explanation of the history and purpose of these insurance covers. It states (in part): "I hereby certify that the commemorative postal cover number 29 included with this letter was an Apollo 15 insurance cover. It has been in my possession since the flight in 1971. Insurance covers were provided to selected space flight crews by the stamp club at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas. The purpose of these covers was to provide for the crew families in the event the crew did not return from their flight. There was no other insurance available to the crews because of the risk of flights to the moon..."

Alan Bean Original 36" x 46" Painting of Apollo 16's John Young on the Moon. An absolutely stunning image of Apollo 16 Commander John Young saluting the American flag with Earth in the background. Acrylic paint on Masonite. This was accomplished by moonwalker Alan Bean in the 1980s and is one of his largest paintings. Here are his comments (as on a sheet attached to the back of the painting): "I painted Astronaut John Young as he stood proudly on the Moon, but for a while it didn't look like he and Charlie Duke would even land there at all. Earlier, as they had been orbiting the Moon in their Lunar Module preparing for descent, a call came from Ken Mattingly in the command module reporting an unexpected oscillation in the backup steering system for the rocket engine. They all knew that if this oscillation prevented the backup system from controlling the rocket properly then all three crew members would have to return to Earth as soon as possible. This would be the only prudent course of action because if the primary system should fail at any time there would be no way to steer the rocket engine. Apollo XVI and her crew would orbit the Moon forever.

"Immediately engineers and technicians at Mission Control in Houston and at other key locations were alerted. Could they determine if the oscillations would prevent the backup steering system from doing its job? From North American Rockwell in California to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida records were searched, simulations were run, and tests were conducted. In less than six hours the results were in. The oscillations would damp out as rocket thrust built up at engine start. The mission could continue. We all breathed a collective sigh of relief.

"As John Young would say later, 'It was a cliff-hanger from where we were sitting in the cockpit. But the ground, who were calling in data from all over the country, really came through. With a couple of clutch hits, they put us right back in the ball game. It was a superb performance.'"

A museum-quality work of art that would be the centerpiece of any art or space collection. Framed. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Lunar Module Flown Utility Light Cord Directly from the Personal Collection of John Young, with Signed LOA. Approximately 42" long, this coiled utility light cable assembly features copper wire inside clear insulation, two Velcro-backed strips for mounting to the wall of the spacecraft, and a six pin, Beta cloth-wrapped electrical connector at one end. This was utilized in the Lunar Module Orion on the lunar surface to power a small utility light for the use of the crewmen. It remained in the LM on the moon for nearly three full days. The number on both straps reads "LDW340-53608-1". Rare. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying coiled Utility Light Cord was flown to the lunar surface aboard the LM with Charlie Duke and myself during the Apollo 16 mission April 16-27, 1972. Charlie gave this cord to me after our mission and it has been a part of my personal collection since."

Apollo 16 Lunar Module Flown and Surface-Used Penetrometer Screws. A necklace and a pair of earrings, each bearing a clear acrylic crescent moon containing half of a 0.625" long screw removed from the penetrometer used on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 16 mission. This scientific device, used on Apollo 14-16, measures the relationship between applied force and depth of penetration. It was self-recording and, after the lunar tests, would be returned to Earth for scientists to read and analyze the data. Certainly a one-of-a-kind relic. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a signed letter of authenticity from its owner, in full: "Regarding the Jewelry (screws in polymer-necklace & earrings- My father, Louis E. Normand worked at NASA in Houston from 1965-1977. He was a Master Machinist and worked out of Building 10, the 'heavy machine shop'. During his years at NASA he built the Penetrometers which were taken to the moon during Apollo 14, 15 & 16. When Apollo 16 returned to earth in April of 1972, the Penetrometer utilized during the moon-landing was returned to him in the shop. He cleaned it up so that it could be sent to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. One of the things he did was to remove the screws and put in new ones. He took the screws that had been to the moon, sliced them in half and molded them in to the acrylic/polymer and made them into the jewelry for me. The jewelry was given to me for my birthday in June of 1973."

Apollo 16 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Serial Number 46, with Signed LOA. This 35mm diameter sterling silver medal is still in its original plastic case with a sticker numbered "46" on the bottom. It was one of only ninety-eight (of a total mintage of 300) flown aboard Apollo 16, April 16-27, 1972, along with crewmembers John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke. The obverse features the mission insignia, an eagle and shield above the moon with the surnames of the crewmembers. The reverse features the engraved dates of the launch, landing, and return. The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Robbins medallions from the collections of crewmembers of the particular flight are the most desirable to collectors. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that Apollo 16 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 46, was flown to the moon with me aboard Apollo 16 April 16-27, 1972, and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission."

Apollo 16 Unflown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, with Signed LOA. This 35mm sterling silver medal is one of 300 made to commemorate the Apollo 16 flight, the fifth manned mission to land on the moon. Crewmembers Young, Mattingly, and Duke participated in the April 16-27, 1972, mission. The obverse features the mission insignia, an eagle and shield above the moon along with the surnames of the crewmembers. The reverse features the engraved dates. The sterling and Robbins hallmarks are on the rim. Not in original plastic case. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that the accompanying Apollo 16 silver Robbins Medal, with no edge serial number, although unflown, is a genuine Robbins Medal made at the same time, as the ones that were flown, has been a part of my personal collection since the mission."

Apollo 16 Flown Embroidered Mission Insignia Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. This 4.125" diameter round patch flew with crewmembers John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke aboard the Apollo 16 command module, April 16-27, 1972. The design for this insignia features an eagle with outstretched wings atop a red, white, and blue shield, all above the lunar surface. The NASA logo element vector symbol is across the shield on which is written "APOLLO 16". The blue border contains sixteen silver stars and the surnames of the crew; it is surrounded by a bright yellow border. Young has signed on the verso: "FLOWN/ John W. Young" with excellent contrast. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Flown Georgia Institute of Technology Embroidered Patch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 3.125" diameter scalloped-edge patch in yellow and white featuring the school's seal with the text "Seal - of - the - Georgia - Institute - of - Technology -1885" around. Of course, this school is much better known to the general public as Georgia Tech. This is where Young earned his Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering with highest honors in 1952 before entering the Navy. He has boldly signed on the verso: "FLOWN/ Apollo 16/ John W. Young". A rare item and a "must have" for some proud Yellow Jacket alum. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Flown Larger-Size American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. An 11.5" x 7.75" cloth U.S. flag that flew aboard the Apollo 16 Command Module Casper to the moon, April 16-27, 1972, with crewmembers John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke. Young has signed at left on the lowest white stripe: "Flown on Apollo 16 - John W. Young". Flown flags of this size are rarer than the 6" x 4" versions and eminently more displayable, making them very desirable to collectors. Excellent condition with numerous storage folds that could be pressed out.

Apollo 16 Flown Texas State Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 5.75" x 4.25" cloth flag of the Lone Star State that flew to the moon on the next-to-last Apollo mission with crewmembers John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke, April 16-27, 1972. Young has signed on the top white stripe: "Flown on Apollo 16/ John W. Young". This is only the second Apollo 16 flown Texas flag that Heritage has had the privilege to offer. NASA's Johnson Space Center, located in the Houston area, is where Captain Young worked until his retirement on December 31, 2004, after six space flights and forty-two years of distinguished service. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Still-Sealed Pouch of Twenty-Five Unflown Beta Cloth Mission Insignias Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. Each of these 9" square Beta cloth swatches features a 3.5" diameter color mission insignia depicting an eagle surmounting a red, white, and blue shield behind the NASA vector symbol. Not counted, but we assume there are approximately twenty-five in this sealed 12.25" square plastic pouch. Young has signed on the front of the pouch: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". This is just the way Captain Young received them, rarely offered as such. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Training-Used Earth Orbital Path Display Chart Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 27" wide color lithographed earth map glued around a 13.375" x 9.875" mat board with a removable translucent film overlay showing pre-printed orbit tracks and the date "2-21-72", designed to allow the overlay to rotate around the map. The map caption reads "APOLLO 16/ SKB 2100058-201/ 1st Edition February 23, 1972". This chart shows dozens of locations, numbered and outlined in red, including tracking stations, McDonnell Douglas Training Systems positions, and what are apparently emergency landing sites. Young has signed on the front: "Used For Apollo 16 Training/ John W. Young". Not common. Very fine condition with a vertical cellophane tape stain on the overlay.

NASA Circular Star Chart, Unflown, Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A 9.25" two-sided, round, plastic star chart with a revolving transparent overlay that covers approximately two-thirds of the item. It was "Prepared by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center United States Air Force for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration". The "South Declination" side shows the part number of "CF55062-4" and the serial number of "101". Young has signed near the top of the North Declination side: "From My Personal Collection/ John W Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 NASA Final Flight Plan Book Dated March 6, 1972. A 400+ page document, 8" x 10.5", five-hole punched and held together by one staple. A flight plan, such as this, provides the crew and Mission Control with a quick reference to the events planned during a spaceflight as well as a wealth of other miscellaneous information. Just a few unidentified ink notations were noted in this book. Apollo 16, with crewmembers Young, Duke, and Mattingly, was the fifth manned lunar landing mission, April 16-27, 1972. Near excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Crew-Signed Insurance Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. The crewmembers' signatures, "John Young", "Ken Mattingly", and "Charlie Duke", are all in blue felt-tip on this cacheted cover, 6.5" x 3.625" in size, featuring the "United States in Space" U.S. 8¢ stamp (Scott #1434). It bears a space pictorial cancellation on the day of launch, April 16, 1972, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The color cachet features the Apollo 16 mission insignia with Astronaut pins at lower left and right. Young has signed on the verso: "Insurance Cover From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". Insurance covers were a tradition that started with Apollo 11 and continued through this mission. The astronauts would all sign a certain quantity of these covers to be left on Earth as a contingency against their failing to return safely from the moon. In the case of a tragedy, the covers would be sold with the proceeds benefiting their families, not unlike an insurance policy. Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Large Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A stunning 14" x 11" color glossy photo, mounted to a 20" x 16" mat, picturing Young on the surface of the moon next to the U.S. flag, the Lunar Module Orion, and the Lunar Roving Vehicle; he is leaping into the "air" as he salutes the flag. Young has signed on the mat beneath the image: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". Written on the back in an unknown hand is the image number: "AS16-113-18339". Excellent condition.

John Young Signed NASA Color Portrait Directly from his Personal Collection. An 8" x 10" color NASA lithograph print (JSCIL-389B) of Young in a business suit. He is pictured with models of all four of the classes of spacecraft he piloted during his long and distinguished career as an astronaut: the Gemini spacecraft, an Apollo Command/Service Module, an Apollo Lunar Module, and the Space Shuttle. He was the first (and only) person to pilot all four of these. In the upper left corner, Young has boldly signed: "John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 16 Official Launch Cover Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed (Twice) and Certified. This 6.5" x 3.625" "Official Commemorative Cover" was issued by the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club. It is postmarked Houston, Texas, April 16, 1972 (launch date), and bears a "United States in Space" 8¢ stamp (Scott #1434). The cachet features the mission insignia in bright colors. John Young has signed "John Young" on the front to the right of the insignia, and has signed on the verso: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Apollo 17 Flown Peach Ambrosia Spoon Bowl Food Packet Originally from the Personal Collection of Gene Cernan, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. A sealed flexible pouch, 6.5" x 7" x 0.75" overall, with a label on one side: "PEACH AMBROSIA/ 2 oz. cold water/ 2-5 minutes/ 2071". The serial number label is on the other side: "FAZ932". At the top, Cernan has written: "Flown/ To Moon-/ Gene Cernan/ Apollo XVII". The spoon bowl was a great step forward in the evolution of dining during spaceflight. First used on Apollo 10, it allowed water to be introduced through a valve, hydrating the enclosed food. The astronaut would knead the package to mix the water in (per instructions), and then open the top and eat with a standard spoon. This allowed chunks of meat and vegetables to be consumed instead of just pastes and powders. These are quite rare as most are held in institutions or private collections; don't miss this opportunity. Very fine condition with a tiny smudge on the word "Moon".

Included with this lot is a Certificate of Authenticity from Novaspace, signed "Gene Cernan". It states: "I certify that this packet of peach ambrosia is from my own collection of 'leftovers' that flew to the moon on Apollo 17. This space food has been stored in a museum and recently gathered and presented to Novaspace Galleries for dispersal to collectors of artifacts from the great 'space race' and the golden age of space exploration."

Apollo 17 Flown American Flag on Original Presentation Certificate with Letter of Transmittal. A 5.5" x 4.25" U.S. flag mounted to an attractive certificate and framed to an overall 12" x 15". The certificate, from NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, bears the Apollo Program logo and Apollo 17 mission insignias at the bottom and is personalized to "Richard C. Proffitt". It reads: "Presented in Appreciation of your role in the success of the Apollo Program. This flag was carried around the moon by the Apollo 17 Astronauts December 10-14, 1972." It is signed by "Kurt H. Debus", the first Director of the Kennedy Space Center. Excellent condition.

Also included in this lot are two related typed letters signed, on NASA letterheads, addressed to Proffitt. The first is dated April 24, 1975, and is signed by NASA's Director of Launch Operations "W. J. Kapryan". It invites Proffitt to the Flag Presentation ceremony on May 1st. The second, dated May 1, 1975, is signed by KSC's second director "Lee Scherer". It reads, in part: "A limited number of souvenir flags were carried around the Moon by the Apollo 17 astronauts. I have been given the privilege of distributing these flags to those individuals whose efforts contributed significantly to the overwhelming success of the Apollo Program..." Both letters excellent save for paper clip indentations at top. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo 17 Crew-Signed Lunar Liftoff Anniversary Cover, Originally from the Personal Collection of Gene Cernan. A NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club Official Commemorative Cover with a color cachet of the Apollo 13 mission insignia. It has been stamped and canceled twice- once on the twentieth anniversary of the December 14, 1972, lunar liftoff, and again on the thirtieth anniversary. It has been boldly signed to the right of the cachet: "Gene Cernan", "Jack Schmitt", and "Ron Evans" (1933-1990). There is a handwritten "103" on the verso flap. Excellent condition.

Apollo LM-13 Lunar Module Insulation, Large Section. This unusually large piece, 19.25" x 4.25", of single-layered aluminized mylar was assigned to LM-13, of the canceled Apollo 18 mission, which would have likely landed inside the Crater Copernicus. Thermal protection jackets were what gave the lunar modules their distinctive golden appearance. It was called a "jacket" because it had to be fitted to the LM like a well-tailored suit. This surviving sample of LM-13's external insulation, includes two original small holes for "button" attachments (through which wires could pass to external electronics), when the single strip was to have been doubled over to form two of several multiple layers. Excellent condition.

The LM-13 jacket was completed but never attached and ended up being scrapped after the Apollo 18 mission was canceled. LM-13 itself was rescued and now resides in Long Island's Cradle of Aviation Museum. The artificial jacket now worn by LM-13 in its museum display (taped together from commercial Christmas wrapping foil about 1997) was created for the filming of Tom Hanks' From the Earth to the Moon, for which LM-13 stood in as a stunt double for, among others, the Apollo 11 and 17 Lunar Modules. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo LM-13 Lunar Module Relay External Attachment. This unusual 2" x 2" x 1.5" flight-ready artifact was obviously built with ultra-light construction in mind. A section of multi-layered thermal jacket protection is attached. The LM-13 jacket of "gold foil" (aluminized mylar) and most of its external attachments were completed but ended up being dismantled and scrapped after the Apollo 18 mission, likely to the crater Copernicus, was canceled. The only other known example of this piece was preserved by an Apollo engineer as a family heirloom Christmas tree ornament. Excellent condition.

LM-13 was near enough to completion to be saved from scrapping in the Oceanside landfill, and in 1997, was fitted with a very realistic-appearing jacket of thermal insulation (made from commercial Christmas wrapping paper), Rendezvous and Landing Radar mock-ups, and other external attachments. These were funded by Tom Hanks for Long Island's Cradle of Aviation Museum. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo LM-15 Lunar Module Hull Piece. A 2.375" x 2.125" section from one of the incredibly thin, ultra-light portions of the lunar module hull. It demonstrates Neil Armstrong's reported concern that even a sharp pen could poke a hole through the cabin wall and into space. This sample was removed from the partially-constructed Apollo 20 Lunar Module (LM-15), which was scrapped in Long Island's Oceanside Landfill. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo LM-15 Lunar Module Landing Leg Bolt. A massive 3.5" long bolt with a hexagonal head, 1.25" across, with matching 0.75" x 1.25" nut and 1.375" diameter washer. This bolt, still covered in dry lubricant (to protect it against the high humidity of Florida's Vehicle Assembly Building), was rescued from the partly assembled Apollo 20 Lunar Module, before it was assigned, in 1983, to be dismantled and dumped in Long Island's Oceanside Landfill. Much as the bolts on the descent stage engine transferred force from the rocket to the LM structure, the leg bolts dissipated whatever force was left over from contact with the moon's surface (after crushable honeycomb and other one-time use crumple zones in the landing leg had done their work). Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo LM-15 Lunar Module Descent Stage Mounting Bracket. This piece of hardware was rescued from the Apollo 20's LM-15 spacecraft while it was being broken down for scrapping, a 3" x 2.5" x 2" titanium bracket with a threaded, angled coupling out the back, 1.875" in diameter. On the flat side, the part number is printed in red: "LDW320M0522-LN/C" above a serial number of "3". There are various red inspector stamps showing flight readiness. In each corner is found a large close-tolerance bolt, HITI part number NAS1155v10, with what appears to be a silver-plated nut and washer(s). This was designed as a load bearing (leg deployment) item to be mounted along the hardened outer frame of the descent stage. In August 1965, at NASA's insistence, Grumman (and other contractors) initiated a SWIP (Super-Weight Improvement Program); they were offered a bonus of $1,000 for each ounce their engineers could safely shave off LM components. Note the milling away of the corners, and the milling of concave surfaces into the bracket's sides and under-carriage, a testimony to this important program. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Lunar Module: NASA Grumman Internal Archive from the Estate of the Grumman Engineering Manager. A treasure trove of "inside the project" information, perfect for the space historian. There are literally hundreds of documents, photos, memos, meeting minutes, and other minutiae included here, all from the estate of John W. Coursen. A brief summary of just a few of the important items in this lot follows:
(1) A 6" x 9.5" handwritten journal with various notes dated from 11/30/1967 to 03/18/1968.
(2) A steno pad with secretarial notes taken at an Apollo 8 debriefing, dated 01/06/69. Some letters in shorthand also.
(3) A Grumman LM S/CAT Operations Pocket Guide, 3.25" x 5.75", divided into three sections: Pre-Test, During Test and Post Test.
(4) An eight-nine page, 8.5" x 5.5" North American Rockwell book- Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions (ALEM) CSM Modifications, #AP69-31, dated July 7, 1969.
(5) Four 9.25" x 11.75" bound Computation Books, each with dozens of pages of handwritten notes, dates range from 04/07/1964 to 04/14/1969.
(6) A 72" x 11" blueprint: "APOLLO SATURN AS-503 INBOARD PROFILE".
(7) Large ring-bound document Final Flight Mission Rules Apollo 10 dated April 15, 1969.
Please visit our website for additional images and a more detailed list of this significant archive material. Overall condition fine.

Grumman 1963 "Manufacturing Plan for Project Apollo - Lunar Excursion Module LPL-850-1A" in Original Binder. This is the first time we have offered one of these important documents. Included in its original titled three ring binder, this report contains 200+ printed pages (one side only) of 8.5" x 11". Many of the pages are pull-out charts. There are approximately sixty illustrations. The title page indicates that this is the "Second Submittal - 14 October 1963 Prepared for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Manned Spacecraft Center" and that this is copy "152". The contents are divided into six sections: (1) Description and Implementation - LEM Manufacturing Plan; (2) Manufacturing Facilities; (3) Scheduling, Planning, Methods, and Controls; (4) Structural/ Mechanical, Fluid, and Electronic Subsystems; (5) Final Assembly; and (6) Manufacturing Test Program. The "Summary" reads, in part: "The 'LEM Manufacturing Plan' emphasizes a unified effort for the management, implementation, and control of all manufacturing phases... As stated throughout this plan, the primary goals of highest mission reliability, on-schedule performance, and lowest possible over-all costs have established the criteria for the evaluation and selection of all manufacturing procedures and techniques..." A rare and fascinating document. About fine condition overall.

Grumman/ NASA/ MIT Apollo Lunar Module Meeting Minutes, February 1966 - March 1967. Ross Fleisig's personal copy- 8.5" x 11" pages in a green pressboard binder. These are original print-outs in their original binder sheets. Papers in the file vary from press-printing, to photocopies and mimeographs. Fold-out charts of experimental results on Lunar Module equipment are included. The minor wear and tear originates from Apollo era, overall very fine condition.

Failure analysis results and meetings with astronauts and concerns expressed by them are recorded: For example, Don Eisele (Apollo 7, 1968), in a May 4 1966 entry - and a November 1, 1966 meeting with astronaut Neil Armstrong who, after following development of the Grumman LM simulator, "mentioned differences in the handling quality of the Gemini in flight versus those [qualities] obtained from ground simulations. Things that never bothered the pilot on the simulator became bothersome in flight." This is the same Grumman simulator that became a key rescue element in the saga of Apollo 13. This volume's pages are signed as received by LM navigation and control specialist Ross Fleisig. Annotations are also included, such as Fleisig's (pre-Armstrong visit) July 25, 1966 comment, "Very Good," in response to recent LM simulator developments. January 13, 1967 entries list system failures, just prior to a complete break-off of recorded meetings that last into March 1967, following the January Apollo 1 fire. This is therefore one of those rare historical time capsules in which a documented silence truly does speak volumes. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Engineering Dynamics Log, 1964-1965. The label on the cover of this pressboard binder, containing hundreds of 8.5" x 11" pages, reads: "LEM DYNAMICS/ AVO'S/ 101-200". The AVO stands for "Avoid Verbal Orders". Fewer than twenty copies of this file originally existed, each addressed to the individuals who were to receive and study them, including Tom Kelly, Arnold Whitaker, Ross Fleisig (this is his copy), and Ozzie Williams (all key Grumman engineers). This is absolutely fascinating material. Very fine condition.

Ozzie Williams is of particular historical noteworthiness and much of the Log deals with the engines he helped to build. He was a chief designer of the LM's Reaction Control System and was also the first African-American engineer hired by Grumman. This was a hiring that, according to Kelly, Fleisig, and Williams, had to be kept secret from GAEC founder Leroy Grumman, a man trapped by his time who had a policy against hiring black people, even if they did have engineering skills that were required to stay ahead of the Soviets in the space race. Williams thus became the space program's "hidden rocket scientist," always on paper but always kept out of Leroy Grumman's sight. (Later, during the 1980s, he became Vice President of Grumman International).

The Log includes many fold-outs - among them, instructions for coding and arming Williams' RCS quads. The documents cover LM development from December 1964 through September1965 and include initial plans for powered descent to the moon, along with LM test article results. Among the problems encountered during development, as recorded in the Log and covering the spectrum from the mundane ("more meal chits are needed") to the fantastic: May 17, 1965, an entry shows the LM's projected fuel consumption and thrust profile if it should happen that the pilot sees large boulders and other terrain hazards in his path and must vector on final approach to an alternate landing site (as actually occurred with Apollo 11 four years later); April 27, 1965, Lunar Test Article-3 is dedicated to structural testing (including drop testing pieces of electrical equipment to determine shock resistance); July 16, 1965, includes an expense order for travel of an engineer's son; June 9, 1965, hiring reports. Reports continue with RCS, ascent stage engine, and descent stage engine thrust tests, projections of vehicle and fuel mass ratios, etc., with computer print-outs and hand-written annotations. The entire file was declassified in 1977. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Grumman Apollo 11 Lunar Module Handwritten Construction and Testing Log Book. A June to December 1968 log with approximately 125 single-sided handwritten 8" x 11" pages in binder, of construction and testing of LM-5 (Eagle), the first ship to land on the moon. The last entry in this volume is dated December 19, 1968, marking the week during which, while final touches were being put on the Lunar Module's golden jacket, Apollo 8 lifted off and went around the moon, seven months ahead of the Apollo 11 landing. Written in the original hand of A. Hecht, S. Sarbello, E. Dowse, and other Apollo engineers, this Log is like peering into a time capsule. This volume is the original, and the only one in existence. It contains the actual handwritten pages in red and black ink - which include (as in the 10/17/68 entry) hand-drawn schematic revisions, and (as on the 9/18/68 entry) ink smudges and the fingerprints of engineer Dowse. The pages include sign-ins at the top by the Apollo engineers who wrote them. A true museum piece- what an opportunity for the discerning collector/ historian. Very fine condition.

This is one of the Logs consulted by Charles Pellegrino during the writing of Chariots for Apollo. It is the one from which originates the October 22, 1968 entry (in Chapter 39, "A Tale of Woe and Intrigue"): "10:10A.M. Requested CDR man to state if docking hatch is open during the test. Answer: Yes, open. Question: How is the docking hatch switch held in depressed (open) position? Answer: It is taped in the depressed position. The tape just fell off (loose tape was probably the reason for Failure #62)."

The Log documents a surprisingly high number of electrical problems, including reversed labeling of LM-5's internal jumper cables (11/11/68) and charring of wires (10/17/68) - which is consistent with Ross Fleisig's observation that the Lunar Module was a completely battery-operated machine, built during a time in which battery technology and sensing equipment were "a black art." False alerts from the ship's Master Alarm are noted throughout the Log. This is the very same Master Alarm that sounded throughout the first lunar landing, almost causing a mission abort.

Events: 6/6/68, floor plates in crew cabin are borrowed from LM-3 (Apollo 9); 6/25, LM-5 is fitted with a spare part assigned to LM-3. 7/16 (a year before the mission of Apollo 11), testing delays result from Long Island Lighting Co. electrical supply irregularities. 7/20 - 26: modifications improving efficiency of battery use will prove critical to the safe voyage of a LM-7, simultaneously under construction (Apollo 13). 8/5, 6/68, A. Hecht makes one of several personal notations of exhaustion arising from lack of days off and even lack of meals, as a docking light hook-up error is discovered. 12/8/68, A. Hecht references replication of electrical tests and procedures modified for LM-5 - on LM-6 (Apollo 12) and LM-7 (Apollo 13).

The very last page is an evidently proudly inserted copy from the cover of Ross Fleisig's LM-5 Phase III Reliability Report, dated Nov. 20, 1968: "Reportable failures have gone down from (205 for) LM-3, to (74 for) LM-4, 57 (for) LM-5... Significantly improved vehicle... Low [says] this is very likely to be the LM to land on the moon - it should be." From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Grumman 1966 Apollo LM Navigation, Guidance and Control System Requirements Manual, Originally Classified. Consists of fifty-six 8.5" x 11" numbered pages in the original Grumman binding, which includes a large pull-out chart. This internal Grumman/ NASA report was published by Ross Fleisig, in a very limited printing of fewer than forty copies to be circulated "Eyes Only" (owing to cold war "Space Race" concerns about the Soviets). Dr. Fleisig was the Project Leader for Space Trajectory, Guidance and Control Systems (the subject of the title). This was Dr. Fleisig's personal copy. Written in 1966, the report was originally Classified and bears the black markings of subsequent Declassified status. This is the only such copy known still to be in existence. The paper focuses on the problem of navigation and control during the landing phase of the mission, and then on rendezvous and docking with the Command Module after the Ascent Stage leaves the Lunar surface. Incredibly rare. Very fine condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

NASA Apollo LM-4 Operations and LM Data Books. Two huge volumes bound inside green pressboard, as follows: Apollo Operations Handbook Lunar Module 4 Volume 1. LMA790-3-LM4, dated June 15, 1968. From Grumman comes a wealth of information about the first Lunar Module to fly to the moon, known as Snoopy. Hundreds of heavily-illustrated pages (2.5" thick) with many pull-out charts. Rarely offered. Very fine condition. CSM/LM Spacecraft Operational Data Book Volume II LM Data Book Part 1. SNA-8-D-027(II)REV1, dated March 15, 1969. Another 2.5" thick volume prepared by Grumman with hundreds of pages, many illustrated, a treasure trove of technical data about the Lunar Module. Both these books are from the estate of John W. Coursen, Engineering Manager on this project for Grumman. Very fine condition.

Apollo Lunar Module Development File: Bound Grumman Letters, May 1966 - April 1967, Originally Classified. Another extremely rare Grumman document originally used and annotated by Ross Fleisig during Project Apollo, in original green pressboard binding. MIT materials originated by Tom Kelly ("Father of the LM"). This file covers the period through the January 27, 1967 Apollo 1 fire - with numerous notes in pencil by Guidance Systems Manager Ross Fleisig. Stamped and dated pages vary from photocopies and print-outs to carbons and mimeographs. Pages are stamped and receipt is acknowledged by Fleisig's signature. (Dr. Fleisig plays a prominent historical role in Charles Pellegrino's Chariots for Apollo). From cover-to-cover, this is very interesting reading for anyone familiar with the Apollo Lunar Module program. Some of the pages are red-stamped as Classified for twelve years: "This document contains information affecting the national defense of the United States within the meaning of the Espionage Laws, Title 18 U.S.C., Section 793 and 794." Very fine condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Operations Handbook Pages in Binder Titled "LEM Info Book 2". Originally used and annotated by Ross Fleisig during Project Apollo, the Apollo LM Program's Project Leader for Space Trajectory, Guidance, and Control-System Analysis. Consists of a number of 8.5" x 11" pages in a binder from Apollo Operations Handbook, Lunar Module, for LM-3, LM-7. Each Lunar Module was a hand-made machine. This book literally comprises part of the owner's manual for LM-3 (Spider) and LM-7 (Aquarius). The manual, in its original binder, contains many fold-out schematics (with oxidized connecting tape removed). These have been hand-highlighted in different colors and occasionally annotated by Fleisig. Of particular interest are the last sheets, detailing Fleisig's final checklist sequence and its gradual completion - on the Apollo 13 Lunar Module, including items of significance to what was to become the LM Lifeboat: "Install Water Control Module; Install Glare Shields; Install Crewman Optical Alignment Sight." All signs of wear and tear date to the Apollo program - particularly during the Apollo 13 mission, in which every revision of the hull and other structures that differentiated Aquarius from other LMs needed to be identified and evaluated. Very good condition overall. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

NASA/Grumman Apollo Lunar Module Transgraphic Brochure. Printed in Germany, circa 1967, for Grumman Aerospace Corporation, this 8" x 10" booklet contains eight clear acetate sheets, each printed in color on both sides, stapled inside a gray folder with a fold-out flap on the back cover detailing the legend for the 118 parts numbered on the various overlays. The last remaining supply of these booklets went to Japan with Lunar Module 7½ in 1976, a model built by Grumman out of an old CBS mock-up and exhibited at the 1976 Space Exposition. Rarely offered. Excellent condition.

In Chariots for Apollo, by Charles Pellegrino & Joshua Stoff (New York: Avon Books, 1999, page 276), Apollo engineer Joel Taft described the handing out of the schematics in Japan: "In Bethpage I found some of the original LM brochures. They were the beautiful color ones with the plastic overlays. I took about a thousand of them with me to Japan. I asked the interpreter to go around and ask each of the workers [on the Space Expo] how many children he had. Then I went around and gave them enough for their kids. From that moment, you couldn't catch them. They were working so fast and so hard." From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Lunar Module Grumman Team Certificates, Group of Five. All are 14" x 11" in size and the team members' names are all blank (wouldn't your name look great there?). As follows: (1) Apollo 5 Lunar Module Pioneer, celebrating the January 22, 1968, launch, the first unmanned flight of the Lunar Module; (2) Apollo 11 / LM-5, a nice colorful piece with the mission insignia with crew photos and facsimile signatures; (3) Apollo 12 / LM-6, also with mission insignia, crew photos, and facsimile signatures; (4) Apollo 14 / LM-8, reproduces the WSS crew photo with facsimile signatures; and (5) Apollo 15 / LM-10, three mission photos and the insignia. All bear facsimile signatures of various Grumman officers and are very displayable. Overall fine condition. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Apollo Lunar Module Rocket Propellant Coupling. A large and complex device, 10.5" x 6.125" x 5.25" overall size, with a red printed part number on the base of "LDW280M 16130-11" and one on the end plate of "LTM280-255187-7", with inspector's stamps near both. It was manufactured by the J. C. Carter Company of Costa Mesa, California for Grumman. Their identification plate imparts the following information: "Coupling, Propellant, Man. Disc/ Fuel Serv (Type VI, Class 1)/ Contr No NAS9-1100". The Carter part number is "6907-231" and the Grumman part number is "LSC 310-401-604". This artifact passed quality control but was never assigned to a specific lunar module. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Lunar Module Rocket Engine, Reaction Control System Marquardt R-4D. A rare offering of an original rocket made for NASA; sixteen engines just like this (with an extended nozzle) were mounted on the exterior of each lunar module in four quadruple clusters. This historical relic has three separate ID plates, one each for the fuel (plate slightly damaged but numbers present and readable) and oxidizer valve assemblies, and one for the entire assembled part which reads, in part: "ROCKET ENGINE, REACTION CONTROL/ Part No. X-20796/ Ser. No. 1013/ Date 3Q64 ". There are several numbers scratch-engraved on the part as well. The Marquardt Corporation was awarded the contract to build the reaction-control rocket engines for the Apollo spacecraft in 1963. They were first flown in the unmanned Apollo-Saturn 201 test flight launched in February 1966. Designed for maneuvering in space, this was a bipropellant engine using hypergolic nitrogen tetroxide and hydrazine as propellants, generating 100+ pounds of thrust. This was obtained from the estate of a Grumman engineer. Excellent condition.

Apollo Lunar Module External Equipment Bay Deployment Lever. An intricate, swing-arm assembly, 5.5" x 4.25" x 2.25" in overall size. Red printed part numbers shown on the front are: "LDW340 M10500-2" and "LDW340 52211-3". There is at least one inspection stamp. The original Grumman part tag is still attached showing that it was flight-ready, waiting for assignment to a lunar module. This titanium-framed, steel-interior lever system had multiple locking fail-safes, to prevent it opening up from the Lunar Module Descent Stage and jamming the LM inside its casing, (or worse), spilling rock hammers and other heavy equipment on top of Saturn rocket's upper propellant tank during high G-force acceleration. The device was designed to for an easy release in a three-step sequence of pushing and pulling, by a hand in a bulky space suit glove. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Lunar Module Armrest Damper Mechanism. This part, 5.75" x 3" x 1.625" in overall size, still carries its original attached Grumman part tag. Part numbers printed in red on various areas include: "LDW340M10751-1", "LDW340M10756-1", "LDW340M10750-3", and "LDW340 21204-3/ SN23". There are also assorted inspector stamps and a "Cure" date of "?Q66". Each astronaut in the lunar module had two armrests. Two of these energy-absorbing dampers were mounted on each armrest to support the astronaut as the lunar module landed on the moon. This piece of equipment, flight-ready and about to be either assigned to a LM or shelved as a back-up spare, was rescued from scrapping in 1985. Original, pre-mated washers and other pieces of steel in-lay (some with original restraining wires) are still attached. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Lunar Module Geological Tool Handle, Replicator Test Item. A 36" long x 1" diameter metal bar with a 0.25" groove cut near each end. This object, like the titanium dump valve disk (above lot), was cut using experimental technology, testing the concept of cutting objects by transmitting instructions for replicating an original, via phone-line, to computer-controlled cutters. Unlike the disk, which could not be assigned to Lunar Module cabin flight readiness, no matter how successful the experiment, geological tools were considered safe and could be assigned as flight hardware. This rod was a flight-ready item, and is available only because missions beyond Apollo 17 were canceled and because it was not loaded into a LM descent stage equipment bay and sent to the moon (all flown geological tools were left on the moon with the descent stages). The shaft held interchangeable tool-heads, and is similar to the tool on which Apollo 14 Commander Alan Shepard attached his custom-fitted golf club head, and fired off two golf balls carried to the moon in his personal pouch. Chariots for Apollo author Charles Pellegrino has written and signed the history of this piece on one end. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Lunar Module to Command Module Transfer Pouch for Hasselblad 70mm Film Magazines. A stout Beta cloth bag of 8" x 22" with a drawstring at top through three metal grommets. The cloth label on the front reads: "LM 70mm Film Mags/ Fold Neck of Bag, Wrap with/ Cord & Secure with Sq Knot/ Stow in Vol A8 for Entry". Beta cloth pouches such as this were used to minimize lunar dust entering the command module cabin- the dusty 70mm film magazine pouch from the lunar module would be inserted into this pouch. Included is a red 6.25" x 3" reject tag, dated May 15, 1972, with the part number "V36-787352-101"; it was taken out of service because of a small tear at the corner of the opening. Excellent condition.

Apollo Lunar Module Protective Light Cover. A 13" round conical-shaped metal cover for the flashing tracking light on front of the LM. There are two metal Grumman tags attached with part numbers of "LDW420-42301-1-1" and "LDW420-42301-3". Printed around the top (quite faded) is the following text: "WARNING - Remove Cover During Prolonged Operation of Lamp." Very fine condition.

Apollo Lunar Module Ascent Stage Cabin Relief and Dump Valve Plug, Replicator Test Item. A 5.375" diameter x 3.125" deep (overall) heavy piece of hardware fabricated from a solid piece of titanium. It would have been located forward of the starboard pilot's left leg. Once the astronauts were suited up for a moon walk, the cabin would be depressurized by opening the dump valve and letting the air out. Though not flown (or eligible for flight), its history is only scarcely less interesting than if it had. This particular artifact is a construction method test article. Dump valve disks, flight-assigned titanium moon rock hammers, and other simple shapes were the first objects ever to be cut by machine using what was then affectionately named "rudimentary transporter technology." The phrase referred to experiments demonstrating that 3-D computerized instructions for replicating an object in a room located on the opposite coast of North America was a feasible, albeit expensive, concept. To cut these objects, 3-D blueprints were transmitted by phone line from as far away as California to the Grumman machine shop in Bethpage, New York, where computer-controlled machines duplicated the shapes remotely. Though the process worked (and is now common throughout the world), after 1967 it was decided that no critical space-flight items should be allowed to go from "the replicator" onto the spacecraft. In those days, an object not manufactured by human hands and not under the direct control of human eyes was not to be trusted. (However, all solid titanium geological tools that went to the moon - including the rod to which Alan Shepard attached his golf club-head - were manufactured by replicator programs). Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Lunar Module Ring Bracket. This 5.5" diameter ring with threaded interior groove and bracket mounts was cut from a solid block of titanium. The part number is boldly printed in red: "LDW320M10729-1" and there is an inspector's stamp (now faded). It was tagged with a Grumman card (still attached) designating it as a "SPARE," available for selection for launch to the moon. This ring was manufactured to cradle parts for the LM's sixteen Reaction Control Rockets. It is among the spare parts listed in the Customer Acceptance Readiness Review Reports for LM-5 (Eagle). Had the Eagle's installed mounting been dented or otherwise damaged, this could have gone to the moon. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo Oxygen Hose with Thermal Cover. A 72" long, 1.25" diameter rubber hose contained inside a brown cover with the following information found on a sewn-on Beta cloth tag: "O2 HOSE THERMAL COVER/ P/N SEB38100555-302/ MFD. CSD/MSC 7/68/ S/N 1027/ 303". Great display item. Excellent condition.

Apollo Lunar Module Test Article #3 (LTA-3) Signal Processor. A rare piece from the period of lunar module testing for flight. A black box of approximately 6.75" x 5" x 8" with a plate attached: "Signal Processor M/U/ LSC 380-01170-40/ 763-0188/ LTA-3" and a Grumman part number tag: "LSC-380-00170-40/ Signal Processor/ M/U". The LTAs were non-flight Lunar Modules on which construction methods and stress tests were conducted (including the occasional crash test). This signal processor was used to test the shock-absorbent foam that protected its transistor circuitry. The processor was drop-tested, then dissected to determine whether the components would remain in place within the foam during launch-related "pogo" effects or a hard landing on the moon. Subsequently, the crew-rated lunar modules flew with the protective foam, successfully tested within this piece. LTA-3 is probably the unidentified LTA currently on display in Huntsville. LTA-2 was scrapped. LTA-1 is on display at Long Island's Cradle of Aviation Museum. Fair condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

NASA High Fidelity Contracted Model Beta Cloth Portable Life Support System Cover. A mock-up Identical to those worn as part of an A7L spacesuit. 16" x 26" with a 7"-10" gusset. Includes a NASA patch and Water Reservoir Recharge instructions tag. Excellent for display. Not common. Very fine condition with some light soiling and wear.

Apollo Early Block I Training-Used Command Module Flight Director Attitude Indicator (FDAI). A rare and desirable piece of equipment. Overall size is 7.75" x 8" (top panel) x 10" deep. The metal tag on the side indicates that this was "MFG BY HONEYWELL FOR NAA /S & ID". (This was the Space and Information Systems Division of North American Aviation.) The manufacturer part number is shown as "DJG204E3" and the manufacture date as "Jul 23 '64". Printed on the same side is the text: "Caution For Training Use Only". A handwritten pencil note reads: "Pitch Out - 6-22-69? LQS". Two red inspector stamps and the number "C29-2A52" are present. This FDAI or "8 Ball" was used to define the relative position of the spacecraft in three-dimensional space. This was purchased from the collection of Charles Bell in 2000. Fine condition with light wear from use; the electrical connector is present.

Apollo Block II Command Module Flight Director Attitude Indicator. A very rare, important, and desirable piece of equipment manufactured by Honeywell for the Apollo command module. Overall size is 6.875" diameter x 10.75" deep (including the electrical connector protruding from the bottom). The original "INDICATOR, ATTITUDE, FLIGHT DIRECTOR" metallic Honeywell sticker on the side indicates the manufacturer part number as "DJG204E3" and the manufacture date as "19 Sept 1966". Just above that is a metal "Modification Identification" plate with a manufacturer part number of "DGJ264E4" and acceptance date of "11 Apr 67". There appears to be a red inspector's mark next to these plates. This FDAI or "8 Ball" was used to define the relative position of the spacecraft in three-dimensional space. Originally designed to be three different panel instruments, the astronauts, many of which were pilots, lobbied for an all-in-one device similar to the "artificial horizon" indicator in airplanes. Very fine condition with just minor wear.

Apollo Command Module Stowage Locker "U4". A locker, 12.5" x 22.75" x 4.75" (at top- tapering to 2,25" at bottom) overall, assembled from machined aluminum parts. This type of locker would mount in the upper section of the command module, above and behind the heads of the astronauts. Note how the tapering maximizes the available space. This particular design was made for the later "Apollo Applications" missions (Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz Test Project). The markings on the inside of the bi-fold door includes a part number "V56-331540" and "UNIT-119". This signifies that this locker had been installed in Apollo CSM-119, which was the flight-ready rescue vehicle for the Skylab missions and backup craft for the ASTP (which is now on display at the Kennedy Space Center). Excellent condition.

Wernher von Braun Signed Book: Moon, Man's Greatest Adventure (New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., [1970]). Text by Wernher von Braun, Silvio A. Bedini, and Fred L. Whipple. Edited by Davis Thomas. Folio (12.25" x 15.5"), 267 pages, blue cloth boards with silver gilt spine title and front board illustration, dust jacket present. The first page has been inscribed and signed by von Braun: "To/ Julie Kertes/ who got us there/ With esteem, affection, and/ a tiny shot of fear --/ Wernher von Braun/ 23 February 1972". Von Braun, of course, was one of the leading figures in the development of the Saturn V rocket, the launch vehicle that propelled Apollo to the moon. A fine presentation copy.

Charles Pellegrino's Chariots for Apollo: The Untold Story Behind the Race to the Moon Signed Book with Original Photo Archive as Used for Illustrations. Paperback book (New York: Avon Books, 1999), signed on the full title page "Charles Pellegrino", 320 pages, 5.25" x 8", color cover. "A detailed and very human account of the greatest of all human odysseys so far... You virtually live it yourself - Isaac Asimov". This was the first book to bring the Apollo Lunar Module engineers to the public. The lunar module was the world's first true spaceship, meant to fly entirely in space, with no capability for returning through the atmosphere. Very fine condition.

Also included in this lot are twenty-eight original 5" x 7" B&W (24) and color (4) photos that were used as illustrations for this edition of the book. Included are photos of Wernher von Braun on the porch of Grumman's first aluminum LTA mock-up, and of all stages of LM design, development, and construction. The set includes a signed cover letter from the publisher and extensive publisher's notes on the back of each photo. Excellent condition. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Charles Pellegrino's Original Handwritten First Draft for Chapter Fifty-Four of His Book, Chariots for Apollo. Approximately sixty full pages of handwritten text with another twenty+ pages partially filled, all contained in a 5.5" x 8.5" journal-type book titled My Jedi Journal: A Special Diary for Jedi Knights-In-Training (New York: Ballantine Books, 1983). This was written in January 1984 and consists of what would be chapter fifty-four of the book (and a portion of chapter fifty-five). This chapter is titled "Sorry to Interrupt the Festivities, But We Have a Problem" and discusses the Apollo 13 mission. Very fine condition.

The book was written in a series of blank notebooks remaindered from Ballantine's 1982 movie tie-in, Jedi Journals, within a time frame that included Charles Pellegrino's and James Powell's first designs at Brookhaven National Laboratory for the Valkyrie relativistic rocket (which their colleagues had affectionately named, "the Jedi Project"; hence the pile of blank Jedi Journals). Isaac Asimov was shocked to hear that Pellegrino (one of his favorite authors) wrote all of his first drafts long-hand. "I've heard of people like that," he said. "But I always thought they came from other planets." From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Apollo and Skylab: NASA Internal Certificates of Appreciation, Mission Stickers, and Miscellaneous Ephemera. A nice lot of approximately twenty-five items, mementos from an important NASA launch team member. Included: Four very handsome, personalized Certificates of Appreciation with crew signature facsimiles for Apollo 16, Apollo 17, Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz; Five crew letters to the KSC team members with facsimile signatures and 3.5" mission insignia stickers for Apollo 15, Apollo 16, Apollo 17 (one sticker and one decal), Skylab III, and Apollo-Soyuz (two stickers); Two letters from Kurt Debus regarding the end of the Apollo program; An Apollo-Soyuz launch invitation with parking pass; and A large group of stickers and bumper stickers regarding various flights from Apollo 4 through Apollo 17. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Skylab: Parasol Fabric Swatch and Set of Humorous SL-2 Crew Business Cards. A 2.5" x 3.75" laminated card with a 0.625" x 0.5" swatch of red material and the text: "Presented In Appreciation For Your Role In The Skylab Program. This Small Portion Of Material Is The Same As That Which The Skylab Crew Installed To Shield Skylab From The Sun, Thereby Assuring Its Habitability And The Capability To Proceed With The Skylab Mission". It is made out to "Richard C. Proffitt" and bears the tiny facsimile signatures of all nine Skylab astronauts. Their photos are on the verso. Included is the letter of transmittal from NASA director Kurt Debus explaining the problem with the Skylab and the mission to repair it. Both in excellent condition.

Also in this lot is a set of three hilarious and original PJ & P REPAIR SERVICE "business cards," one from each crewmember of Skylab 1. Along with a line drawing of an open umbrella labeled "NASA" is the text: "Specialists in Orbiting Laboratories/ willing to work Shuttle problems/ Experienced in unplugging Solar panels/ Expert Umbrella erectors/ We Make House Calls". The mission commander, "Charles 'Pete' Conrad, Jr", is titled on his card "Service Manager". "Paul J. Weitz" and "Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin" are both titled "Serviceman" on their cards. A perfect example of astronaut humor. We have never seen these before. Excellent condition save for some uneven toning. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Skylab Flight and Backup Crews-Signed Large Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Skylab II Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 13.75" x 10.75" color photo, an artist rendering of the Skylab Space Station with docked Apollo spacecraft, mounted to a 20" x 16" matboard. Around the top and sides of the image, fifteen astronauts have signed on the mat as follows (bottom left, clockwise): "Ed Gibson", science pilot SL-4; "Rusty Schweickart", backup commander SL-2; "Story Musgrave", backup science pilot SL-2; "Jack Lousma", pilot SL-3; "Joe Kerwin", science pilot SL-2; "Bruce McCandless II", backup pilot SL-2; "Owen Garriott", science pilot SL-3; "Bill Pogue", pilot SL-4; "Alan L Bean", commander SL-3; "Don Lind", backup pilot SL-3 & 4; "Paul Weitz", pilot SL-2; "Charles Conrad Jr." (1930-1999), commander SL-2; "Jerry Carr", commander SL-4; "William B. Lenoir" (1939-2010), backup science pilot SL-3 & 4; and "Vance Brand", backup commander SL-3 & 4. Lousma has signed on the verso: "From my personal collection./ Jack Lousma". This is signed by all who flew and all the backup crew members; a great all-inclusive collection of Skylab signatures, ready to frame. Excellent condition with toning on the mat around the outside edges.

Skylab, Outpost on the Frontier of Space NASA/ National Geographic Reprint Book Signed by the Skylab Crews Directly from the Personal Collection of Skylab II Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A softbound book of approximately sixty pages, 7" x 10", a reprint of an article by Thomas Y. Canby as published in the October 1974 issue of National Geographic. Near the front is a two page spread of a photo of the Skylab Space Station as seen from above. It is signed by all nine astronauts that manned the three missions, as follows: "Paul Weitz", "Joe Kerwin", "Jerry Carr", "Jack Lousma", "Bill Pogue", "Charles Conrad Jr." (autopen), "Ed Gibson" (autopen), "Owen Garriott", and "Alan L Bean". Lousma has signed on the back cover: "From my personal collection./ Jack Lousma". Very fine condition.

Ron Woods Original 48" x 60" Painting of Jack Lousma During a Skylab EVA. A breathtaking, life-size oil painting of Skylab II (SL-3) Mission Pilot Jack Lousma in his EMU spacesuit with amazingly realistic detail. Woods, a long-time NASA employee, talks about this work: "The 'Lousma' oil was painted in 1981. It is an oil on linen cloth, the linen primed with gesso. The image was painted from a NASA photo, one of my favorites from the Skylab missions. Since I supported those missions as a suit technician, I had a real interest to paint it on a large scale. As you can see, I like painting space suits with the American Flag." When asked about the hardest part of this painting, he replied: "Getting the lighting effects. It was important to give the spacesuit a glow because of the sunlight reflecting off the station." Up until just recently, this painting hung at the Flight Crew Systems Facility at Kennedy Space Center for nearly thirty years, where it has been admired by many. The winning bid will allow it to be admired by the guests in your home or office for many more years. Excellent condition.

Ron Woods has worked in the space program since 1967. All through the Apollo program he worked as a Space Suit Technician. His job was to take care of all of the spacesuits. This included all of the maintenance and suiting up the astronauts for their assigned missions. He dressed Buzz Aldrin for the Apollo 11 mission and Jim Lovell before Apollo 8, and aided the crew of the Apollo-Soyuz flight and the first two space shuttle missions. He later became involved with the development of the Space Shuttle spacesuits. A graduate of the University of Houston with a degree in Fine Arts, Ron has been painting for many years with a specialty in space hardware. He once said, "To me, there's nothing more artistic than a spacesuit. They're just real interesting pieces of hardware to me and I just started painting them."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Liquid Cooling Garment Tag and Name Tag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed, with Signed COA. An odd-shaped swatch of cloth approximately 6" x 4" overall bearing the Beta cloth 3.5" x 2" garment tag and 3.5" x 0.75" "LOUSMA" name tag from the Liquid Cooling Garment worn by him during his two mission EVAs. The ILC Industries, Inc./ NASA garment tag bears the following information: Item "LIQUID COOLING GARMENT/ Part No. "A6L-400000-2.2"/ Size "J. LOUSMA"/ Serial No. "168"/ Spec. "CP1002"/ CEI No. "1002A"/ Code Ident. "74897"/ Date "5/72"/ Contract No. "NAS9-6100 (NASA)" Lousma has signed this tag: "Jack Lousma". The Liquid Cooling Garment was worn under the astronaut's spacesuit to maintain a comfortable and safe core temperature during extravehicular activity. It works by circulating cool water through a tubing network next to their body. During this Skylab mission, Lousma spent a little more than eleven hours in EVA, both accompanied by Science Pilot Owen Garriott. A rare and important relic of this record-setting mission. Excellent condition with some light toning.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying Liquid Cooling Garment Tag & Name Tag, was cut from the garment mentioned, which I wore during my EVA's on Skylab II (SL-3) July 28-September 25, 1973. They are from my personal collection and have been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown and Worn Full Set of Four Flight Coverall Patches Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. The Skylab Space Station did not have laundry facilities so the astronauts would dispose of their worn clothing. These patches were removed from one of Lousma's pairs of flight overalls before he disposed of them. Consists of: Flag- 5" x 2.75" American flag, worn on the left upper sleeve; NASA Insignia- 3.75" x 3.75" "Meatball" design, worn on the right chest; Skylab II Insignia- 3.75" x 3.75", worn on the left chest; and Name Tag- 3.75" x 0.75" "J. LOUSMA", worn on the left chest above the mission insignia. They have been matted and framed together, 12" x 10" overall, with a printed statement: "These four items were worn on my inflight overalls and were flown on the Skylab Space Station during July 28 - September 25, 1973", signed "Jack Lousma". Rarely offered; great for display. All four patches are in very fine condition with general wear and light soiling.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify the four patches that accompany this letter were originally sewn to my in-flight coveralls worn by me while flying aboard Skylab II (SL-3) July 28 - September 25, 1973. The four patches include the U.S. Flag, my nametag, the Skylab II mission emblem and the NASA emblem. I personally cut these from my coveralls prior to leaving Skylab, and they have been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Large-Size American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed. An 18" x 11.5" cloth United States flag is matted with a signature of Jack Lousma and a metal plate bearing the text: "This flag was flown aboard the Skylab Space Station for 858 revolutions of our Earth totaling 24.4 million miles/ 28 July - 25 September 1973". Framed to an overall size of 21.25" x 16.25", this makes a dramatic and wonderful display suitable for the finest collections. Excellent condition; the flag has light storage folds.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown and Worn Pair of Inflight Slippers Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A pair of side-zippered, high-top cloth slippers with elastic bands up both sides. These were worn by Lousma while on the Skylab Space Station during the fifty-nine day mission, July 28 - September 25, 1973. Inside each shoe is a NASA tag with the following information: "BOOT ASSEMBLY, RIGHT (LEFT)/ P/N: SEB13100143-306 (305)/ S/N: 1079/ SIZE: 10/ CREWMAN: LOUSMA/ CONTRACT NO: NAS9-10702/ DATE OF MFG: 6-19-73/ MFG BY: WELSON & CO, INC". Lousma has signed each shoe: "My slippers worn/ on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown and Worn Pair of Metal Triangle Shoe Cleats Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. A very interesting pair of items: one red (right foot- P/N: BW-2091-004, SN: 025); and one blue (left foot, P/N: BW-2091-003, S/N: 025) triangular-shaped, heavy-weight, shoe cleats, 3.125" x 2.75" x 0.625" overall in size, made to be screwed on the bottom of Lousma's shoes. These enabled Lousma to maneuver around the Skylab Space Station. Lousma has signed each one: "Flown/ Skylab II/ Jack Lousma". Also from his personal collection, he has included a 10" x 8" original NASA color lithographic print of him during the mission actually wearing these same cleats. He has drawn arrows to the cleats, noting: "Red & Blue Triangle Cleats" and he has signed: "Jack Lousma/ Pilot/ Skylab II". Excellent condition save for some minor paint loss from steady use.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead where he explains the use of these cleats, in part: "I hereby certify that the pair of accompanying metal Triangle Shoe Cleats... are the pair that were attached to my shoes and used every day by me on Skylab II (SL-3) July 28 - September 25, 1973. The triangles fit the grid work of the floor, ceiling, and work station platforms on the interior of the Skylab Space Station. The triangle shoe cleats were inserted into the triangle grid and the heels were rotated outboard to lock the cleats to the grid for body stabilization. Rotating heels inboard freed the cleats from the grid. These cleats are from my personal collection and have been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Sunglasses and Beta Cloth Case Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. Manufactured by American Optical, 5½" size, 1-10 12K GF, with a NASA part number of "SEB12100033-201" and serial number of "68" printed on the right ear piece. The Beta cloth case has a hard plastic liner and a tag sewn to the top with the following information, "POUCH, SUNGLASSES/ SEB 12100034-203/ S/N 1064/ MFG. NASA MSC 3-70". Lousma has signed beneath this tag: "My sunglasses flown on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma". To protect the astronaut's eyes from the extremely bright sunlight that could enter the windows of the spacecraft, each astronaut was provided with one pair of sunglasses. Excellent condition.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Personal Set of Dinner Flatware Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A four piece set of eating utensils that orbited the Earth for fifty-nine days in 1973; all are engraved "PLT" on the handle (for Pilot). Consists of: (1) a 6.75" Community Stainless tablespoon; (2) a 5.25" Community Stainless spoon; (3) a 6" Community Stainless fork; and (4) a 6" unmarked serrated table knife. They are enclosed in their original plastic, snap-closure pouch, 7.75" x 2.5", with a piece of Velcro on the back. Lousma has signed on the pouch: "Flown and used/ on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma". The utensils are in excellent condition though the tablespoon has food particles adhering. The pouch is in very good condition.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Bar of Soap Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 3" x 2" x 0.875" soap bar in a foil wrapper. There is no part of serial number information. The circular raised part in the middle of the bar of soap is a metal insert that allowed the soap to adhere to a magnetic holder so the soap would not fly away. Lousma has signed: "Soap/ Flown on Skylab II/ Jack/ Lousma". Very good condition with general wear; one end has come unsealed.

A news release from the Marshall Space Flight Center dated May 3, 1972, announced the development of a shower system for the Skylab station: "A compact shower assembly for use on Skylab Earth-orbital missions was designed and built at MSFC. The shower remained stored on the floor when not in use. Astronauts would step inside a ring on the floor and raise a fireproof beta cloth curtain on a hoop and attach it to the ceiling. A flexible hose with push-button shower nozzle could spray 2.8 liters of water from the personal hygiene tank during each bath. Used water would be vacuumed from the shower enclosure into a disposable bag and deposited in the waste tank."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Toothbrush and Pouch Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A translucent blue Oral B-40 toothbrush, 6.125" long, and still in the 8" x 1.5" plastic pouch in which it flew. The pouch's flap is mostly missing but one part of the snap closure is present; there is a piece of Velcro on the back for ease of storage. This was Lousma's personal toothbrush during the fifty-nine day mission, July 28- September 25, 1973. He has signed on the handle in silver: "Jack Lousma SL-II" and on the pouch: "My toothbrush used and flown/ on Skylab II./ Jack Lousma". Fine condition with wear from usage.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Group of Three Bungee Straps Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, with Signed COA. Three metal bungee straps or cords with snap closures and hooks on a cloth strip at each end. Two are 7" long (unextended) with the part number "V36-601171-11". The other is identical, except 11.25" long, with a part number of "V36-601171-21". These are described by NASA as "Data Retention Hook Assemblies, Long and Short" and were used on the mission. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying Bungee Straps, Serial Numbers 06362AAK0397, 06362AAK0398, and 06362AAK0426 (longest strap) were flown and used to temporarily restrain items from floating in zero-g aboard Skylab II (SL-3) July 28 - September 25, 1973. They are from my personal collection and have been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Beta Cloth Camera Mount Bag and Two Camera Straps Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. Three related items are included in this lot: Camera Mount Bag- A 6.5" x 8.25" bag with a drawstring top. A label sewn onto the front states: "16 MM CAMERA MOUNT/ B8 LAUNCH OFFLOAD". On the back of this tag, inside the bag, are the part numbers: "V56-786508-31/ 06362 AAK1453". Lousma has signed on the front: "Used and flown on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma"; Longer Strap- A 12.75" x 1" strap with snap closures and printed part number: "V86-788020-11/ 06362 AAK 1495". Lousma has written: "Used and flown/ on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma"; Strap- A 7.75" x 1" strap with snap closures. On one side is printed: "DAC MT/ B* LCH/ OFF LOAD" and on the other: "V56-786551-161/ 06362 AAK1204". Lousma has signed: "Used and flown/ on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma". All three space-flown pieces are in excellent condition with only very light soiling on the bag.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Beta Cloth Utility Bag (APK Style) Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 4" x 9" bag with a 1.75" gusset; the drawstring at top is threaded out through a single metal grommet. The NASA cloth tag has the printed text: "UTILITY BAG/ P/N SEC 12100087-301/ S/N 1006/ MFG BY CSD/MSC/ SEPT 72" Beneath, Lousma has boldly signed: "Used and flown/ on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma". This was the type of bag used for the astronauts to carry personal mementos into space. Skylab II was the second manned mission to the first U.S. Space Station, Skylab; the three man crew of Alan Bean, Jack Lousma, and Owen Garriott spent fifty-nine days in space. Excellent condition with general light soiling from use.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Large Beta Cloth Storage Provision Bag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A heavyweight bag of 14" x 23.5" with a drawstring at top pulled through two metal grommets and with two snap closures on the back. A sewn cloth label on the front contains the text: "LOOSE RETURN/ STOWAGE PROVISION/ A3 LCH-OFFLOAD EMPTY BAG/ THESE ITEMS TO REMAIN/ IN COMMAND MODULE". On the back of this tag, inside the bag, are found the part numbers: "V36-787352-211/ 06362 AAK1835". Lousma has signed on the front: "Flown and used on Skylab II/ Jack Lousma". This bag was used in space on the Skylab Space Station for fifty-nine days in 1973. A rarely-offered size and type of space-flown item. Very fine condition with little wear but generalized soiling and staining.

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Fisher AG-7 Space Pen Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, with Signed COA. A 5.125" long, chrome-colored data recording pen, Model AG-7, manufactured by Fisher Pen Co. of Van Nuys, California. The Part Number "SEB12100051-208" and the Serial Number "1299" are both engraved into the cap. Added at the top is a piece of Velcro to facilitate attachment and storage inside the spacecraft. NASA needed a pen that would reliably write in zero-gravity; an inventor and pen maker named Paul Fisher developed such an item on his own and patented it in 1966. After extensive testing, NASA issued them to the astronauts for every mission from Apollo 7 on. Fine condition with some soiling on the barrel that could likely be cleaned.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying silver metal pen, Serial Number 1299, was used by me and flown aboard Skylab II (SL-3) July 28 -- September 25, 1973. It is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Mechanical Pencil Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, with Signed COA. A 5" long, slim, chrome-colored mechanical pencil, Garland Model 35-P, manufactured by Lew Manufacturing Co. of Coventry, Rhode Island. The Part Number "SEB12100081-301" and the Serial Number "1064" are both engraved into the barrel. Added at the top is a piece of Velcro to facilitate attachment and storage inside the spacecraft. This is the same model pencil used by many of the Apollo missions. This particular pencil flew nearly twenty-five million miles in earth orbit during the fifty-nine day mission, July 28-September 25, 1973. Very good condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying silver metal pencil, Serial Number 1064, was used by me and flown aboard Skylab II (SL-3) July 28 -- September 25, 1973. It is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Marker Pen Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, with Signed COA. A 5.25" long, brushed aluminum-colored felt-tip pen with removable cap, the "Rocket" model, manufactured by the Duro Pen Co. of Brooklyn, New York. The Part Number "SEB12100082-301" and the Serial Number "1368" are both printed on the barrel. Added at the top is a piece of Velcro to facilitate attachment and storage inside the spacecraft. This particular pen orbited the Earth 858 times during the fifty-nine day mission, July 28-September 25, 1973. Very fine condition with some light soiling.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying silver brushed aluminum marker, Serial Number 1368, was used by me and flown aboard Skylab II (SL-3) July 28 -- September 25, 1973. It is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Flown Biblical Scripture Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. A paperback book titled Living Psalms and Proverbs With The Major Prophets Paraphrased (Wheaton Illinois:Tyndale House Publishers, 1971- Tenth printing), 4.25" x 6.75", 745 pages. This was read on the Skylab Space Station by Lousma during his personal devotional periods; he has signed on the front free endpaper: "Flown and read/ on Skylab II./ Jack Lousma". Very good condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "It was, and is on Earth, my practice to augment my devotional life by reading and meditating daily on words from the Bible. For the Skylab II (SL-3) mission, I included this book, 'Living Psalms and Proverbs', within a small weight and volume allowance reserved for each crewman. This paraphrased version of the Scriptures into contemporary language is a small section of the Holy Bible known in total as the 'Living Bible' by the same paraphraser. I especially enjoy reading the Proverbs; just 'Down to Earth' guidelines for daily living. This book was actually in space longer than I was because it was launched aboard the Skylab Space Station on May 14, 1973 by the Saturn V rocket and known as mission SL-1. I launched to rendezvous with the Skylab on July 28, 1973. This book splashed down in the Pacific Ocean with me on September 25, 1973 after what was, for a short time, a record-setting human spaceflight endurance mission of nearly two months."

Skylab II (SL-3) Original Embroidered "Wives Patch" Mission Insignia, Unflown, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, with Signed COA. A 4" round patch featuring a humorous takeoff of the official mission insignia which featured Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man". The wives of the crew, as a joke, secretly had their own patch created showing a "Universal Woman" and replacing the crew's surnames with their forenames, Sue, Helen-Mary, and Gratia. This patch is one of the original group produced. As new condition.

Jack Lousma commented on these decals in Dick Lattimer's book, All We Did is Fly to the Moon (Gainesville: Whispering Eagle Press, 1985): "The first time we saw the 'wives' patch was when we arrived in orbit and began to open the storage lockers in the Command Module to get our gear out. Neatly pasted to the interior of three of these locker doors were decals of the 'wives' patch. This was a great idea and consistent with one of our mottoes, 'Never lose your sense of humor.'" (page 107)

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying embroidered Wives' Patch, although unflown, is one of the very few original patches created secretly before the mission by the wives of the Skylab II (SL-3) crew members. Three of the emblems, in sticker form, were first discovered by the crew on the insides of Command Module locker doors when equipment was removed and transferred into the Skylab Space Station. This Wives' Patch is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Jack Lousma's NASA U.S. Government Photo Identification Badge Directly from his Personal Collection, Signed Twice. A 2.5" x 3.75" laminated ID badge for the Manned Spacecraft Center with a metal-grommeted hole at top and an attached pocket clip. Lousma's color photo, his surname "LOUSMA", the NASA logo,and his bold recent signature "Jack Lousma" is on the front. The verso has his vital statistics typed in along with his original signature "Jack R. Lousma", the facsimile signature of the Security Officer, a return postage guarantee, and the text "NASA FORM 4 MAY 1964". Note that his name is mistakenly typed as "Jack R. Loumas". Given the form date, the 1969 expiration date, and this early photo, we speculate that this might have been his original NASA badge from 1966. Very good condition with a good amount of wear from daily use.

Skylab II (SL-3) Signed Limited Edition Wives Patch Decal Commemorative Cover, #12 of 17, Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. A 9.375" x 4.125" cover canceled in Houston, Texas, on September 25, 1973, the date of splashdown. At the left is pasted a 4" square "Wives' patch" decal. To the right are the signatures of the crew's wives: "Helen Garriott", "Gratia Lousma", and "Sue Bean". It is addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Lousma" and stamped "000012". On the verso is another number stamp with the additional handwritten notation "(out of 17)", the address sticker of co-creator Jacques Tiziou. Lousma has signed: "From our family collection./ Jack Lousma". Extremely fine condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying Commemorative Cover with Wives' Patch Sticker and signatures of all three crew member wives, although unflown, is one of the very few original stickers that were created secretly before the mission by the wives of the Skylab II (SL-3) crew members. Three of the stickers were first discovered by the crew on the backsides of Command Module locker doors when equipment was removed and transferred into the Skylab Space Station. It is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Skylab II (SL-3) Crew-Signed Launch Invitation Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 4.5" x 6" lightweight textured card with the mission insignia at top and the following text printed beneath: "You are invited to attend the liftoff of Skylab Mission II from Launch Complex 39B Kennedy Space Center on 28 July 1973. At the bottom are the signatures: "Alan L Bean", "Owen Garriott", and "Jack Lousma". Lousma has signed on the verso: "From my personal collection/ Jack Lousma". Extremely fine condition with a minor paperclip indentation at the top with a small rust stain only on the verso.

Skylab III (SL-4) Crew- and Gerald Ford-Signed Cover. This was the last Skylab mission, placing the third crew on board the space station for an eighty-four day stay. November 16, 1973-February 8, 1974. Offered here is a 6.5" x 3.625" color cacheted cover canceled at Kennedy Space Center, November 23, 1973. It bears the signatures of the three man crew and the vice president as of the date of their splashdown: "Ed Gibson" "Bill Pogue"; "Jerry Carr"; and "Gerald R. Ford". Excellent condition.

NASA Mariner 10 Contractor's Model with Original Shipping Case. A 1/10 scale model, constructed of metal parts, and on a wooden base with two plaques, one reads: "MARINER VENUS / MERCURY 1973 1/10 Scale". The other is a "NASA Property JPL - NAS7-100" label. The spacecraft itself is 29.5" across its tiltable solar panels x 8.5" 7.5". The wooden base is octagonal, 9" across, and the stand is 10" tall. On November 3, 1973, the Mariner Venus/Mercury 1973 spacecraft, also known as Mariner 10, was launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, becoming the first spacecraft designed to use an interplanetary gravitational "slingshot" maneuver. Three months after launch it flew by Venus, changed speed and trajectory, then crossed Mercury's orbit in March 1974. The mission objectives were to measure the environment, atmosphere, surface, and body characteristics of Mercury and Venus. It comes with the original wooden shipping box, 18" x 13" x 13", with a "NASA Educ. Serv. Project" label. A very rare model. Fine condition with a couple of small pieces loose. The handle and clasps of the box are broken.

Jack Lousma's Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Training Suit Name Tag and Flag Directly from his Personal Collection, Signed and Certified. Two Beta cloth, Velcro-backed patches as worn on his flight suit while Lousma was training as backup docking module pilot for the ASTP. The first is his 4.25" x 2" name tag with his surname in large black letters on a white background, stitched directly to a piece of Velcro. He has signed at the bottom: "Jack Lousma". The other is an American flag, 5" x 2.75", stitched to a piece of gold cloth with two strips of Velcro on the verso. He has signed between those strips: "Flag and name tag from my ASTP/ training suit. Jack Lousma". A nice memento of this landmark flight. Excellent condition with some fading on the flag.

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Crew Portrait Scarf Directly from the Personal Collection of ASTP Backup Docking Module Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A handsome polyester scarf made by La Rico of California, 29" x 29", with a colorful artist's portrayal of the crew and equipment used on the mission inside a white border with the mission insignia and Rockwell logos in alternating corners. Facsimile signatures of all five participants surround their images. Lousma has signed along the bottom border: "From my personal collection/ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition with light folds.

Alexsei Leonov-Designed Silk Scarf Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 26" x 26" silk scarf, a nature scene depicting animals of all types, signed and dated ("94") in facsimile at lower right. Lousma has signed nearby: "A gift from Alexsei Leonov/ Jack Lousma". Lousma was the backup docking module pilot for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project on which Leonov flew. Leonov, an accomplished artist, was the first man to walk in space on March 18, 1965, during the Soviet Voshkod 2 mission. Excellent condition, lightly folded, with just a tiny bit of minor soiling.

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Flight and Backup Crews-Signed Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of ASTP Backup Docking Module Pilot Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 9.5" x 7" color image of artist R Bruneau's concept of the 1975 Apollo/Soyuz docking approach mounted to a 14" x 11" matboard. All fourteen members of the flight and backup crews have signed on the borders of the mat, as follows (top left, counter-clockwise): "Tom Stafford" (U.S. commander); "Aleksander Ivanchenkov" (Soviet crew 4 flight engineer); "Anatoliy Filipchenko" (Soviet crew 2 commander); "Nikolay Rukavishnikov" (Soviet crew 2 flight engineer); "Yuri Romanenko" (Soviet crew 4 commander); "D. K. Slayton" (U.S. docking module pilot); "Aleksey Leonov" (Soviet commander); "Valeriy Kubasov" (Soviet flight engineer); "Vladimir Dzhanibeko" (Soviet crew 3 commander); "Boris Andreyev" (Soviet crew 3 flight engineer); "Ron Evans" (U.S. backup command module pilot); "Jack Lousma" (U.S. backup docking module pilot); "Vance Brand" (U.S. command module pilot); and "Alan Bean" (U.S. backup commander). Lousma has signed on the verso to the left of the NASA image number (S73 2395): "From my personal collection/ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition.

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Color U.S. Crew Photo Signed on the Mat, Directly from the Personal Collection of Lola Morrow, Secretary to the Early NASA Astronauts. A 9.5" x 7" color photo (S-74-15241 as noted on the verso) of the American crew in their white spacesuits posed with the Apollo Soyuz docked model, mounted to a 14" x 11" matboard. The crew has signed below the photo: "D K Slayton" (1924-1993), "Vance Brand" and "Tom Stafford". Overall very fine condition with light toning and soiling.

Space Shuttle Enterprise Approach and Landing Test Crews-Signed Flown Cue Card Presented to, and Directly from the Personal Collection of, Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A framed display of 19" x 15" that includes the following: a 06/01/77-dated, 10.5" x 8" cue card showing a diagram of the spacecraft; an embroidered crew patch; a 6.5" x 4.5" color photo of Enterprise; and a printed caption card that reads: "This cue card was installed in the cockpit of the Enterprise/ during ALT Free Flight I/ August 12, 1977." Beneath the cue card is handwritten: "To John- It took an outstanding stick to follow this thing/ all the way down. Thanks for doing it while we/ had the fun of flying it - We'll return the favor/ in March - June - Sept ... soon--" (March, June, and Sept are crossed out). It is signed: "Freddo" (Fred Haise); "Gordo" (Gordon Fullerton); "Joe" (Joe Engle); and "Richard" (Richard Truly). These four astronauts made up the two crews who spent much of 1977 in the Approach and Landing Tests of the shuttle. On the back, Young has signed: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". Overall condition is fine- there is some toning and glue leakage on the front. There is a tear on the back paper at Young's signature.

Space Shuttle Enterprise Large Color Landing Photo Signed by Fifty-Six Astronauts Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 13.75" x 10.5" color photo of the Space Shuttle prototype just before touching down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base on October 26, 1977, one of the Approach and Landing Test flights. This photo has been mounted to a 20" x 16" matboard which has been signed by an amazing assemblage of Skylab and Space Shuttle astronauts, fifty-six in all. As follows (top center, clockwise): "Woody Spring" (STS-61-B); "Anna Lee Fisher" (STS-51-A); "William Fisher" (STS-51-I); "Mike Smith" (1945-1986) (STS-51-L); "M L Cleave" (STS-61-B, STS-30); "Guy Gardner" (STS-27, STS-35); "John Blaha" (STS-29, STS-33, STS-43, STS-58, STS-79/81); "Joe Allen" (STS-5, STS-51-A); "Dave Walker" (1944-2001) (STS-51-A, STS-30, STS-53, STS-69); "Jerry L. Ross" (STS-61-B, STS-27, STS-37, STS-55, STS-74, STS-88, STS-110); "Don Lind" (STS-51-B); "Guion Bluford" (STS-8, STS-61-A, STS-39, STS-53); "Karol J. Bobko" (STS-6, STS-51-D, STS-51-J); "Gordon Fullerton" (STS-3, STS-51-F); "Bob Crippen" (STS-1, STS-7, STS-41-C, STS-41-G); "Paul Weitz" (Skylab 2, STS-6); "George Nelson" (STS-41-C, STS-61-C, STS-26); "Jon McBride" (STS-41-G); "Steve Nagel" (STS-51-G, STS-61-A, STS-37, STS-55); "Don Peterson" (STS-6); "Norm Thagard" (STS-7, STS-51-B, STS-30, STS-42, Soyuz TM-21/STS-71); "Jeff Hoffman" (STS-51-D, STS-35, STS-46, STS-61, STS-75); "Steven A. Hawley" (STS-41-D, STS-61-C, STS-31, STS-82, STS-93); "Hank Hartsfield" (STS-4, STS-41-D, STS-61-A); "Brewster Shaw" (STS-9, STS-61-B, STS-28); "Dave Hilmers" (STS-51-J, STS-26, STS-36, STS-42); "Dale Gardner" (STS-8, STS-51-A); "Dick Covey" (STS-51-I, STS-26, STS-38, STS-61); "Jack Lousma" (Skylab 3, STS-3); "Charles Bolden" (STS-61-C, STS-31, STS-45, STS-60); "Owen Garriott" (Skylab 3, STS-9); "Kathryn D. Sullivan" (STS-41-G, STS-31, STS-45); "Karl G. Henize" (1926-1993) (STS-51-F, STS-107); "Terry Hart" (STS-41-C); "John Fabian" (STS-7, STS-51-G); "Jim Buchli" (STS-51-C, STS-61-A, STS-29, STS-48); "John Creighton" (STS-51-G, STS-36, STS-48); "Rhea Seddon" (STS-51-D, STS-40, STS-58); "Rick Hauck" (STS-7, STS-51-A, STS-26); "Hoot Gibson" (STS-41-B, STS-61-C, STS-27, STS-47, STS-71); "Loren Shriver" (STS-51-C, STS-31, STS-46); "Don Williams" (STS-51-D, STS-34); "Dan Brandenstein" (STS-8, STS-51-G, STS-32, STS-49); "Fred Gregory" (STS-51-B, STS-33, STS-44); "Mike Mullane" (STS-41-D, STS-27, STS-36); "Mike Coats" (STS-41-D, STS-29, STS-39); "El Onizuka" (1946-1986) (STS-51-C, STS-51-L); "Dick Scobee" (1939-1986) (STS-41-C, STS-51-L; "Alan Bean" (Apollo 12, Skylab 3); "Ed Gibson" (Skylab 4); "Bruce McCandless II" (STS-41-B, STS-31); "S D Griggs" (1939-1989) (STS-51-D); "Ox van Hoften" (STS-41-C, STS-51-I); "Bonnie Dunbar" (STS-61-A, STS-32, STS-50, STS-71, STS-89); "Vance Brand" (Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, STS-5, STS-41-B, STS-35); and "Wubbo J Ockels" (STS-61-A). Lousma has signed on the verso to the left of the NASA image number (S-77-30159): "From my personal collection/ Jack Lousma". The astronauts that signed this have taken a combined 150+ trips into space! Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Enterprise Approach and Landing Test Crews-Signed Color Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 9.5" x 7.5" color photo of the Space Shuttle prototype Enterprise with its four test pilots kneeling in front (NASA image "S-76-29562" as hand-notated on the verso) mounted to a 14" x 11" matboard, signed on the mat beneath as follows (left to right): "Gordon Fullerton" (crew 1 pilot); "Fred Haise" (crew 1 commander); "Joe Engle" (crew 2 commander); and "Richard H Truly" (crew 2 pilot). Between June and October, 1977, these four astronauts alternated in crews of two, performing the first manned captive-active and free flight tests in the unpowered Enterprise orbiter. These tests took place at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base and were a very important phase in the development of the final design of the Space Shuttle orbiter. Lousma has signed on the verso: "From my personal collection./ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition save for some light age toning along the edges of the mat.

Space Shuttle: Personalized NASA Aluminum Clipboard Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed. A 9" x 11.75" spring-loaded, foldover, covered clipboard. On the front is mounted a 9" x 9" metal plaque with "John F. Kennedy Space Center" printed above a 9" x 5" photo-engraved image of a Space Shuttle rollout (possibly STS-1) and "John W. Young" printed beneath along with the NASA logo. Young has boldly signed at the bottom: "John W. Young". The maker's name "Handcrest" is engraved on the back. Our research has shown that these clipboards were manufactured for various government agencies by the Seattle location of the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., and are made by employees with visual disabilities. A printed copy of an article from the Seattle Lighthouse Horizons newsletter about these clipboards will be included with the lot. John Young was the commander of the first Space Shuttle mission, Columbia STS-1, in April of 1981. He also commanded the Columbia - Spacelab 1 STS-9 mission in 1983. A unique and personal memento. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Unflown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Serial Number 336, with Signed LOA. This 39mm diameter sterling silver medal was one of only 359 minted to commemorate the launch of Columbia on the first orbital test flight of the Space Shuttle. The obverse features the mission insignia, the shuttle, and its orbit around the Earth with the ship's name and the surnames of the crew. The reverse includes the names of the crewmembers and the engraved launch and landing dates. The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that STS 1 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 336, although unflown, is an original Robbins Medal that was struck to commemorate the first flight of the Space Shuttle, and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission."

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Serial Number 4F, with Signed LOA. This 39mm diameter sterling silver medal is in its original plastic case with the "4/ Silver" sticker on the bottom. It was one of only 111 flown (of 359 minted) aboard Columbia, the first manned, reusable spacecraft, on the first orbital test flight of the Space Shuttle. The obverse features the mission insignia, the shuttle, and its orbit around the Earth with the ship's name "Columbia" and the surnames of the crew. The reverse includes the names of the crewmembers, "John W. Young" and "Robert L. Crippen", and the engraved dates, "April 12, 1981" and "April 14, 1981 / RW23 Edwards AFB". The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. This was a very important and high-risk "shakedown" cruise for the shuttle program and this medal is from the personal collection of its commander. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that STS 1 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 4, was flown with me aboard Columbia April 12-14, 1981, and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission."

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Flown Tile Segment Presented to and Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 0.5" cube-shaped segment of the thermal tile taken from Columbia after the first orbital test flight of the Space Shuttle, embedded in a 3.5" x 2.5" x 1" clear acrylic display. The card mounted beneath the tile states that it was (in part): "Presented to John W. Young In appreciation of your steadfast support of the Space Shuttle program...", is numbered "691", and signed in facsimile by Christopher C. Kraft Jr. The verso of the card reads: "This is a segment of a thermal tile which protected the Space Shuttle Orbiter "Columbia" (STS-1) from the heat of reentry on its first flight April 12-14, 1981. Young has signed on the back of the display: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". As new condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Flown Tile Section Limited Edition Presentation. A small, 0.5" square. portion of a thermal tile embedded in a numbered (0883) 3.75" x 2.75" x 1" clear Lucite display. It was "Presented to Richard C. Proffitt/ In appreciation of your contribution to the Space Shuttle program" as noted on the front. There is an accompanying folder that reads, in part: "This memento contains a section of thermal protection tile cut from a damaged tile that was removed from the orbiter 'Columbia' after its first mission in space... This authenticated tile section was prepared for you as a member of the Kennedy Space Center team..." With original box. Excellent condition. From the estate of NASA engineer Richard C. Proffitt, Launch Complex 39 Operations Manager from 1969 to 1976.

Space Shuttle: John Young's "Medical Certification For Spaceflight" Card Directly from His Personal Collection, Signed. A 3.25" x 2.25" laminated NASA/ Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center medical photo identification card, dated September 30, 1980 (just six months before his flight on STS-1), and signed by Joseph Degioanni, M.D. To the lower left is a piece of microfilm containing "...identification, emergency notification, and important medical history..." Young has boldly signed beneath his photo: "John W. Young". The verso gives his blood type, allergies, and medical insurance information. A rare item. Fine condition with just expected light wear.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Mounted Color Photo, Crew-Signed on Mat. A 10" x 8" color photo on a 14" x 10.875" matboard, signed in the bottom margin: "Bob Crippen" and "John Young". Photo is in excellent condition; the mat has some bumps at the corners that would be easily mitigated by trimming or framing.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Large Color Crew Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed and Certified. A 10.875" x 13.75" color satin finish photo, mounted to a 20" x 16" mat, of John Young and Bob Crippen, the crew of the first Space Shuttle flight; they are in their spacesuits and are holding a model of the orbiter. Young (only) has signed on the mat beneath the image: "From My Personal Collection/ John W. Young". The NASA image number is handwritten on the verso "S79-31775". Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Large Color Launch Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed. A dramatic 11" x 14" color glossy photo, mounted to a 20" x 16" mat, of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it launched from Kennedy Space Center launch pad LC 39A on April 12, 1981. Young has signed on the mat beneath the image: "STS-1 LAUNCH/ John W. Young". The NASA image number is handwritten on the verso "S81-30459". Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Large Color Landing Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Signed. A 13.75" x 10.875" color glossy photo, mounted to a 20" x 16" mat, of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it touches down at the end of its maiden voyage on Runway 23 at Edwards Air Force Base, California, April 14, 1981. Young has signed on the mat beneath the image: "STS-1 LANDING/ John W. Young". The NASA image number is handwritten on the verso "S81-30734". Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown "Orbit Pocket C/L" Book Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A one hundred+ page checklist book printed on 8" x 5.5" (plus tabs) cardstock, three-hole punched, and held together with three binder rings. There are eleven major sections with index tabs and a complete table of contents in the front. This checklist contained basic contingency procedures to follow during system malfunctions during orbit. The front cover has the STS-3 mission insignia and a red line at the right side. Lousma has signed: "My Orbit Pocket/ Checklist flown/ on STS-3./ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition with just very minor wear from use.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown Robbins Silver Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, Serial Number 4F, with Signed COA. This 35mm sterling silver medal is in its original plastic case with the "4F" sticker on the bottom, It is one of only twenty flown (of 207 minted) aboard Columbia on its third orbital test flight with Commander Jack Lousma and Pilot Gordon Fullerton. The obverse features the mission insignia with the shuttle emerging from a star design with the crew's surnames and Columbia around. The reverse includes their full names and the mission information, "March 22, 1982" and "March 30, 1982 / RW17 White Sands, NM". The serial number is found on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. This is a very rare flown Robbins medallion, and all the more collectible because it is from the collection of the mission commander. Excellent condition.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that silver STS-3 Robbins Medal, serial number 4F, is one that was flown with me aboard the mission March 22-30, 1982. This medal is from my personal collection and has been in my possession since the mission."

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown United States Marine Corps Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 6.25" x 5.25" (including the fringe) cloth flag that flew on the third Space Shuttle mission, March 22-30, 1982, with crewmembers Jack Lousma and Gordon Fullerton. It is enclosed in the original stickered plastic stowage pouch (opened on one side) in which it flew. Lousma has signed on this bag: "Flown on STS-3/ Jack Lousma/ Col. USMC (Ret.)". This is the first space-flown Marine flag Heritage has ever offered. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3): Tire Marks Display Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut John Young, Signed and Certified. A 4.5" x 3" x 1" clear acrylic display containing two small (0.625" long) pieces of blackened sand on either side of an STS-3 landing photo above the text: "Actual tire marks left on the White Sands Space Harbor (Northrup Strip) runway during the March 30, 1982 landing of the Space Shuttle Orbiter STS-3 'Columbia'". On the verso is the text: "White Sands Test Facility/ In commemoration of the first space vehicle lading at the White Sands Space Harbor, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico/ Astronauts: Lousma; Fullerton/ Vehicle: Space Shuttle 'Columbia' - STS-3/ Date: March 30, 1982"." Young has signed on the top edge: "From My Collection/ John W. Young". A great souvenir of still the only Space Shuttle landing in New Mexico. Excellent condition with minor light wear on the bottom.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown Pair of Cue Cards Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified, with Signed COA. Two cards, printed on heavy cardstock, with two pieces of Velcro attached to each side. (1) The larger of the two is 5" x 8.5" is printed on front and verso and is titled "DEORBIT BURN (1 ENG)/ DEORBIT BURN (2 ENG). There are sections of text highlighted in yellow as well as pencil notations on both sides. Lousma has signed vertically down the left side: "Cue Card flown on STS-3/ Jack Lousma". (2) Printed one side, 5" x 8", titled "DEORBIT BURN MONITOR". There are two pencil notations and it is signed at the lower edge: "Cue Card flown on STS-3/ Jack Lousma". Both in excellent condition.

Included with this lot is an informative letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead in which he describes the purpose of Cue Cards in general and these in particular: "I hereby certify that the two Velcro Cue Cards that accompany this letter are two that were flown and used by the crew aboard the STS 3 mission March 22-30, 1982. Cue Cards are basically abbreviations of the more detailed Checklists. They are velcroed around the cockpit where they are clearly visible on short notice. They list the basic functions the crew must execute during dynamic phases of flight when there is not time to read the Checklist details, the latter being memorized during hours of simulation. These two particular Cue Cards are used to prepare for and execute the Deorbit Burn, that is, the engine firing to slow the spacecraft enough to put it on a precisely controlled trajectory to descend to the Earth's upper atmosphere so as to intersect it at exactly the right angle and distance from the landing site. The Deorbit Burn Cue Card has two sides; one for the 'nominal' condition when both Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) engines are used to perform the Deorbit Burn, and the opposite side in the 'off-nominal' case if one of the two OMS engines has failed or fails during the burn. The Deorbit Burn Monitor Cue Card is used to monitor the OMS engines' performance during the burn. It reminds the crew what to do (right column) if several listed failures (left column) occur during execution of the Deorbit Burn. These Cue Cards have been in my possession since the mission."

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown Cue Card Holder with Color Photo Showing its Use, Both Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. An odd-shaped, heavy cardstock three piece assembly, 8" x 17.75" overall, held together with cellophane tape, titled "CDR FLIP CARD ASSEMBLY" on the top piece and with a B&W mission insignia glued to the center piece. There are strips of Velcro front and back. This was attached to the "dashboard" at the commander's position in the spacecraft and used to hold cue cards as needed. Lousma has signed beneath the insignia: "Cue Card holder flown on STS-3"/ Jack Lousma". Included is a NASA color 10" x 8" photo (red letter STS-3-19-4) showing Lousma at the controls of STS-3 with this device plainly visible. He has drawn an arrow to it and has written in the top margin: "Cue Card holder in use on STS-3/ Jack Lousma". An interesting item with great provenance. Both in excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown Pen, Pencil, and Marker Set Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, with Signed COA. Rarely offered as a set, here are the writing instruments used by Lousma on the third orbital test flight of the Space Shuttle program, March 22-30, 1982. Included: Pencil- A slim chrome-colored mechanical pencil, Garland Model 35-P, manufactured by Lew Manufacturing Co. of Coventry, Rhode Island. The Part Number "SEB12100081-301" and the Serial Number "1222" are both engraved into the barrel. Added at the top is a piece of Velcro to facilitate attachment and storage; Data Recording Pen- A chrome-colored retractable ballpoint pen with a pressurized black ink cartridge, Fisher Space Pen Model AG-7, with top side button retractor. The Part Number "SEB12100051-208" and the Serial Number "1257" are both engraved in the top clip area near the piece of Velcro; Marker Pen- A brushed finish, aluminum felt-tip pen with a removable cap, Rocket model, manufactured by the Duro Pen Co. of Brooklyn, New York. The Part Number "SEB12100082-301" and the Serial Number "1???" are both printed on the barrel. Added at the top is a piece of Velcro. All are in excellent condition save for some dents in the marker; the cap on the Space pen is a bit loose.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Jack Lousma" on his letterhead, stating (in full): "I hereby certify that the accompanying silver metal pencil (Serial Number 1222), silver metal pen (Serial Number 1257) and brushed aluminum marker (P/N SEB12100082-30, S/N 1???), were all used by me and flown aboard STS-3 March 22-30, 1982. They have been in my possession since the mission."

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown Plastic Fly (Insect) Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. A 3.5" x 4" multi-colored plastic housefly sealed in a 4.75" square stowage pouch with a piece of Velcro on the verso. This fly "flew" 130 orbits of the Earth with crewmembers Lousma and Fullerton, March 22-30, 1982. Lousma has signed the pouch: "Flown on STS-3/ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Flown "Pick Nits" Placard Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma, Signed and Certified. An 11" x 6.5" heavyweight white card with "Pick Nits" in a large calligraphic hand on the front with the original Velcro on the verso where it was attached the wall of the Columbia during the STS-3 mission. Also on the verso is Lousma's printed explanation of its significance, in part: "...[It was] smuggled into Columbia by one of our supporting colleagues at the behest, no doubt, of members of our training and simulation teams. Gordon and I trained for this mission for two and a half years, beginning over a year before the first Space Shuttle mission, at a time when much was still unknown about this very complex spacecraft... Thus, many questions arose during our training that could not be answered 'on the spot'. In any case, our many requests for answers, some of which required intensive research by our training and simulation teams, earned us the title of 'Nit Pickers' and this merited us the dubious distinction represented by this placard..." A great example of the humorous camaraderie between members of the NASA teams. Extremely fine condition with a couple of creases.

Lousma has signed and certified its history on the verso: "This 'Pick Nits" placard was flown and hastened to the mid-deck wall of /Space Shuttle Columbia STS-3. It is part of my personal collection and/ has been in my possession since we made the first and only landing of a/ Space Shuttle to date on the lake bed at White Sands, New Mexico./ Jack Lousma Commander, STS-3".

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Landing: John Young's "Northrup Strip Access" Badge Directly from His Personal Collection, Signed. A 2.25" x 3.25" white laminated badge with clip at top. There is a simple image of a space shuttle centered in blue, an "S" sticker attached at left, and "STS -3" stamped. It is filled in for "J. YOUNG" of "NASA/JSC" and is good for both the Nasa Ops Area and the Deservice Area. The back has an authorization number of "0815" and the statement that this badge is "Property of the U.S. Gov't, issued for official uses..." STS-3, with Jack Lousma and Gordon Fullerton aboard, was the only Space Shuttle ever to land at the Northrup Strip at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico. Young has boldly signed vertically on the front: "John W. Young". He was certainly familiar with the area as it was the primary facility NASA used to train shuttle pilots using T-38s and Shuttle Training Aircraft. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3): John Young's Mission Control Center Badge Directly from His Personal Collection, Signed. A 2.5" x 3.75" green NASA badge, no clip attached. On the front is printed "NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center/ MCC - Houston/ Space Shuttle" above "Young, John W." and a large stamped "STS 3". Young has boldly signed near the bottom "John W. Young". On the verso is a warning regarding the badge being the property of the U.S. Government and instructions on where to return it after use. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-3) Crew-Signed Large Color Launch Photo Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Jack Lousma., Signed and Certified. A beautiful and dramatic 10.75" x 13.75" color glossy launch photo (NASA image "S82-28747" as hand-notated on the verso) mounted to a 16" x 20" matboard. It is captioned "Columbia III - March 22-30-1982" beneath the image by Lousma and signed by both crewmembers: "Jack Lousma" and "Gordon Fullerton". This was the third orbital test flight of the Space Shuttle program, an extremely successful mission with a full slate of tests and scientific experiments. Because of inclement weather at the Edwards AFB primary landing site, STS-32 touched down at White Sands, New Mexico, the only shuttle flight to ever land there. Lousma has signed on the verso: "From my personal collection./ Jack Lousma". Excellent condition save for a couple of small, light areas of soiling on the mat and some tape on the verso.

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-4) Landing: John Young's "Special Viewing Area" Badge Directly from His Personal Collection, Signed. A 2.625" x 3.875" yellow laminated badge with clip at top. The text "NASA Dryden/ Special/ Viewing Area" is printed above an STS-4 mission insignia. The Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research and operations and is located at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This was likely issued for the landing of STS-4 at Edwards on the Fourth of July in 1982, an event that President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan attended. Young has boldly signed on the front: "John W. Young". Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-8) Flown Grumman Flashlight with Guest Launch Badge. A Grumman Technical Services Inc.-branded penlight that flew on the third mission of the Space Shuttle Challenger, August 30-September 5, 1983. This was the first night launch and landing of the program and it flew the first African-American astronaut, Guion S. Bluford, Jr. The flashlight has a pocket clip and is 4.875" long. Included with it is a signed statement of provenance from Charles Pellegrino on the back of his business card: "Flown on space shuttle/ Challenger, August 1983/ Charles R Pellegrino". Also included is his STS-8 Launch Badge. Overall, very good condition.

Grumman was a major contractor on the shuttle program. Grumman President George Skurla and Vice President Fred Haise (Apollo 13) flew scientist-author Charles Pellegrino to Florida for the STS-8 flight of the Challenger. After a Grumman penlight that flew aboard mission STS-8 was given to Pellegrino, it remained always at his side during expeditions until September 1991. In 1985 it sailed with him and Titanic explorer Robert Ballard to the hydrothermal vents of the Galapagos Rift. It went into underground vaults and archaeological sites including tombs in China (1987), Egypt (1988), and the buried city of Thera (1988). It's final expedition was the controversial September 1991 exploration of a tunnel under the Western Wall of Jerusalem's Temple Mount. This last expedition is described on Page 289 of Pellegrino's 1994 archeology book, Return to Sodom and Gomorrah: "The penlight... was badly worn, having been with me on every expedition since its 1983 flight aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. It revealed a long, empty corridor that stretched beyond the range of my search beam into total darkness... I was about to move in for a closer look when my penlight, for the first time in eight years, gave out. I fumbled for and found the spare in my bag, but a voice behind me called, 'Come out, the Arabs know you are here.'" The penlight has never worked since. Pellegrino will donate a minimum of 10% of his proceeds from the sale of this artifact to the Firefighter's Burn Center. From the collection of scientist and author Charles Pellegrino.

Space Shuttle Columbia - Spacelab 1 (STS-9) Flown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander John Young, Serial Number 11F, with Signed LOA. This 35mm x 40mm sterling silver medal is in its original plastic case with "#11F" handwritten on a sticker on the bottom. This is one of only seventy-six (of a total of 212 minted) that were actually flown on the mission with crewmembers Young, Shaw, Garriott, Parker, Merbold, and Lichtenberg. The obverse features the mission insignia, the Spacelab payload showing from an opened cargo bay of the Columbia while orbiting the Earth. There are nine stars signifying the ninth of the shuttle missions and the crewmember surnames surrounding with "Columbia - Spacelab 1" below. The reverse also has the crew surnames and the mission name along with the engraved dates, "Nov. 28, 1983" and "Dec. 8, 1983 / RW 17 Edwards AFB, CA". The serial number is on the rim along with the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. A large and impressive medal in excellent condition. The case has a bit of damage on the side.

Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "John W. Young" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that STS-9 silver Robbins Medal, serial number 11, was flown with me aboard Columbia November 28 - December 8, 1983 and has been a part of my personal collection since the mission."

Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) Crew-Signed Color Photo Matted with Mission Patches. A stunning presentation of this rare and desirable complete crew-signed photo along with the mission insignia and NASA Teacher in Space embroidered patches. Quadruple matted and framed to an overall 18" x 10.5", this display pays proper tribute to the six astronauts and one brave teacher who lost their lives when the Challenger broke apart just seventy-three seconds after lift-off on January 28, 1986. The NASA color lithographed print is signed as follows: "El Onizuka"; "S. Christa McAuliffe"; "Greg Jarvis"; "Judy Resnik"; "Mike Smith"; "Dick Scobee"; and "Ron McNair". Included with the lot is a Certificate of Authenticity from Novaspace, signed by Kim Poor, stating that these signatures "...are authentic and guaranteed to have been signed in person." Worthy of the finest collections. Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L): Set of Individual Signed Crew Photos with Patch and Orbit Map. From the tragic mission in which the lives of seven crewmembers were lost on January 28, 1968, offered here is a set of matching 8" x 10" NASA color lithographic prints of the those brave space travelers. Each is individually signed, as follows: "S. Christa McAuliffe"; "Greg Jarvis"; "Detlev,/ Best Wishes/ Mike Smith"; "Best wishes/ Ron McNair"; "To Detlev van Ravenswaay/ With Best Wishes/ Ellison Onizuka"; "Best wishes to/ Detler/ Judy Resnik"; and "Detler-/ Very Best/ Wishes/ Dick Scobee". The final four listed each bear a single stamp with a Spacepex cancellation (1980 or 1981). Also included in this lot is a 40.5" x 15.5" color STS-51-L Mission Chart, Edition 1, September 1985, and an embroidered mission insignia patch. All items is excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Air Data Probe Actuator. A large (24" x 15" x 8.5" overall) piece of sophisticated hardware, one of which was mounted on each side of the shuttle at the forward lower fuselage. It would deploy the air data probes after the shuttle entered the atmosphere in the early part of the landing phase, rotating them from within the housing into the air stream; the probe was mounted on the flat surface between the insulation blocks. These probes are used to sense air pressure related to the shuttle's movement in the atmosphere. The plate attached has the following information: "ACTUATOR- AIR DATA SENSOR PROBE/ Part Number A1045A010-2/ Rockwell Control Number MC147-0012-0002" It also lists the date of manufacture as June 26, 1976 and the Contract Number as NAS9-14000. There are numerous stamped numbers and inspector marks. This item originally cost NASA $36,891.28. Maybe you'll get a bargain! Excellent condition.

Space Shuttle Atlantis, Columbia, and Discovery Flown IBM-Manufactured Computer Input/ Output Processing Unit. At fifty or more pounds and 10.5" x 7.5" x 22" in size, this is a reminder at how far we've come in computer technology in the last thirty years. This is part of the early AP-101 Space Shuttle computer, the IOP for the CPU offered below. Records show that this particular production unit, Part # MC615-0001-0314 & Serial # 37, actually flew four times: STS-51-J (first flight of Atlantis), STS-26 (Discovery), STS-28 (Columbia), and STS-35 (Columbia). Records also show that this IOP had a hard failure after its last flight; no tests were run to determine the cause. This cost $850,000 when originally manufactured. Very fine condition.

In 1995, NASA and the Johnson Space Center decided to become ISO 9000-compliant. One condition states that "If a physical item does not have a purpose, it must go." These older AP101 computers were judged to be outdated and they were excessed with approximately one third donated to schools and museums. Another third were sold for scrap (we cannot confirm this but apparently there is a certain amount of gold contained in these). The rest were auctioned off and that is the source for this pair (see following lot).

Space Shuttle Atlantis Flown IBM-Manufactured General Purpose Computer. Another extremely heavy (fifty pounds or more) and large (10.5" x 7.5" x 22") first generation AP-101 computer CPU designed and made for the Space Shuttle program. This unit combined with its matching Input/ Output Processor (previous lot) basically makes up a miniature IBM 360 system. Records show that this particular production unit, Part # MC615-0001-0210 & Serial # 37, actually flew four times, all on Atlantis: STS-51-J (the first flight of Atlantis), STS-30, STS-34, and STS-36. This CPU was last powered up in 1995 at which time it tested fine. No guarantee of functionality today. This cost $1.3 million when originally manufactured. Very fine condition.

In 1995, NASA and the Johnson Space Center decided to become ISO 9000-compliant. One condition states that "If a physical item does not have a purpose, it must go." These older AP101 computers were judged to be outdated and they were excessed with approximately one third donated to schools and museums. Another third were sold for scrap (we cannot confirm this but apparently there is a certain amount of gold contained in these). The rest were auctioned off and that is the source for this pair (see previous lot).

Space Shuttle Interim Teleprinter with Control Panel. A heavy-duty piece of equipment, approximately 17" x 8" x 20" deep with a separate control panel and cable (included). The purpose of this unit was to provide orbital capability to receive and reproduce hardcopy text from the ground for various purposes including crew activity changes, weather reports, procedures, etc. From the NASA Human Space Flight website comes a technical description: "It is a modified teletype machine located in a locker in the crew compartment middeck. Electrical power is connected to the dc utility power outlet on panel A15, and audio is connected to the PS comm outlet on panel A15. During launch, the PS comm outlet is used for crew communications; therefore, the audio cable for the teleprinter must be connected on orbit, and the ATU at panel L9 must be reconfigured on orbit. The panel L9 payload station power switch is positioned to aud, A/G 1 is positioned to off , A/G 2 is positioned to t/r , the thumbwheel is positioned to 9, A/A is positioned to off , the two icom switches are positioned to off , and the xmit/icom mode rotary switch is positioned to PTT/PTT. The power switch on the teleprinter locker door is in the on position at launch. Turning the dc utility power switch on panel A15 to on powers up the teleprinter and illuminates a green light on the locker door." Included are photocopies of several pages from the NASA "Crew Systems Equipment Workbook" regarding the function and use of this printer on board the Space Shuttle. Very fine condition with proper tagging.

Space Shuttle: Purdue University "Our Place in Space" Poster Signed by Sixteen Astronaut Alumni. A two-sided 16" x 28" poster, published to commemorate the Purdue Astronaut Reunion, October 22-23, 1999, with a handsome space graphic on one side and the photos and biographies of twenty-one Purdue-educated NASA astronauts on the other. In the 1950s, Purdue expanded their aviation program to include advanced aerospace technology, giving rise to their nickname as the "Cradle of Astronauts." Graduates include Gus Grissom, Neil Armstrong, and Gene Cernan. A perfect display item for the den or office of a proud Boilermaker. Excellent condition, never folded.

The following astronauts have each signed this poster near their photo and biography: "Don Williams" (STS-51-D, STS-34); "John Blaha" (STS-29, STS-33, STS-43, STS-58, STS-79/81); "Roy Bridges" (STS-51-F); "John Casper" (STS-36, STS-54, STS-62, STS-77); "Loren Shriver" (STS-51-C, STS-31, STS-46); "Dick Covey" (STS-51-I, STS-26, STS-38, STS-61); "Guy Gardner" (STS-27, STS-35); "Mike McCulley" (STS-34); "Jerry L Ross" (STS-61-B, STS-27, STS-37, STS-55, STS-74, STS-88, STS-110); "Charlie Walker" (STS-41-D, STS-51-D, STS-61-B); "Gary Payton" (STS-51-C); "Mark Brown" (STS-28, STS-48); "Janice Voss" (STS-57, STS-63, STS-83, STS-94, STS-99); "Gregory J. Harbaugh" (STS-39, STS-54, STS-71, STS-82); "Mark L. Polansky" (STS-98, STS-116, STS-127); and "Dave Wolf" (STS-58, STS-86/89, STS-112, STS-127).

NASA 10K Gold Service Award Pins (Four) with a Large Collection of Quality NASA Memorabilia. The four pins all bear the NASA meatball logo in enamel with a stone, as follows: (1-2) Two 20-year pins, one screwback and one pin and clasp back, both marked "10K" and with red stones; (3) A 25-year tie tack (no back), marked "His Lordship" and "10K" with a blue stone; and (4) A 30-year tie tack marked "Crest Craft" and "10K Gold" with a green stone. This grouping contains some great original Apollo 11 souvenirs, including: an Apollo 11 ashtray with the employee's name engraved; an Apollo 11 Spaceflight Awareness Medal (made from flown material) in original case; an Apollo 11 4.125" embroidered mission insignia patch and matching sticker; a 3.25" x 4.75" "Apollo 11 Lunar Team" sticker, picturing a helmeted Snoopy on his doghouse; and two 3" x 2.5" aluminum reproductions of the Apollo 11 plaque that was left on the moon. Also in this lot is a large group of approximately fifty 3.5" wound stickers, many with the Snoopy theme, covering Apollo, Skylab, and ASTP missions, as well as four pinbacks. All items in excellent condition.

NASA Collection: Internal Publications, Jewelry, and Related Books. A group of interesting memorabilia from the estate of a long-time NASA Manned Spacecraft Center employee. Includes a wide variety of: NASA Roundup newspapers, jewelry including some Air Force pins, books- several about the Apollo program, a commemorative plate, and more. Approximately 100 items. Great material for a dealer or collector. Overall fine condition.

NASA Official Manned Space Flight Emblems in Sterling Silver by Franklin Mint. Offered here, in a beautiful custom frame, are the mission insignias of all the manned space missions between Gemini 5 and Apollo Soyuz. These were produced in a mintage of 5290 between 1977 and 1979. The twenty-five medals include mission information on the reverses and the sterling and Franklin hallmarks on the edges. Included is the original booklet and slipcase. As issued condition.

NASA-Related Posters, Blueprints, and Photos. A great assortment of material from an employee at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. Includes early layouts of the G.E. poster produced for the Apollo program and a large negative film layout of a control panel. Generally very good condition.

Hubble Space Telescope Flown Segment of Multi-Layer Insulation Material. A 1" x 0.5" section of aluminized polyimide film contained in a 4.5" x 3.5" x 1" clear acrylic display with photos and detailed text,. #17of a limited edition of 75. This piece of film is from a "...blanket covering the exterior of the Hubble Space Telescope. It was removed on December 24, 1999 from the Support System Module's Bay 10 door during Servicing Mission 3A by STS-103 astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld. The material flew on-orbit more than 1.5 billion miles from the April 24, 1990 launch of STS-31 (Hubble deployment) to the STS-105 landing on December 27, 1999." Hubble material rarely turns up on the market. Still in original issue box. Excellent condition.

Yuri Gagarin Signed KNIGA Cover. A 6.5" x 3.75" cacheted philatelic cover, postmarked at Moscow on January 10, 1964, with the signature of the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, in the upper left area. This is one of a series issued by the Russian agency and are accepted in the hobby as 100% authentic. The cover has been archivally "floated" in an elegant framed display, overall 12.25" x 12", with an engraved plaque reading: "Yuri A. Gagarin / 1st Man in Space/ Vostok 1/ April 12, 1961/ 9:07 A.M. - 10:55 A.M". Excellent condition except that the cover has become partially loose, easily rectified.

Yuri Gagarin: Soviet Period Scrapbook with Numerous Original Photos. An amazing and likely unduplicatable photo collection dedicated to the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin. A 14" x 11" blue bound scrapbook containing approximately ninety-five pages bearing B&W photos, many as large as 8.5" x 11.5", of Gagarin. The entire story of the Soviet Union's first manned space shot is told here, from pre-launch to his world tour as a hero. Even later photos, many apparently of family members are included. These are not images cut from newspapers or magazines, but rather, glossy and mat finish real photos. No captions or notations were found though some of the images apparently have writing on the verso. A fascinating and unique look at one of the most important feats in human history. Very fine condition.

Russian Complete Sokol KV-2 Flown Pressurized Spacesuit. A complete crew "rescue" suit including helmet, avionics, gloves, and boots, as made by NPP Zvezda for Soyuz cosmonauts. Markings on the gloves indicate that this belonged to Cosmonaut Anatoly Artsebarsky and that it had flown to the Mir space station. This suit was apparently worn by him on Soyuz TM-12/ Mir EO9 where he spent 144+ days in the Mir space station. Interestingly, Artsebarsky was in space during the August 1991 Soviet coup attempt. This model suit was first used on Soyuz T-2 in 1980 and is still in use today during launch and descent. This suit is white nylon canvas with blue trim. It has an attached pressurized hood with a hinged plastic visor secured to a blue anodized aluminum clavicle flange, trussed sleeves with adjustable articulating cables in the upper arm and webbed belt lashings, a pressure gauge on the left sleeve, detachable gloves, double-V-front zip closure, lace-up crotch with triangular placket, anodized aluminum umbilical interfaces on body for electrical, air and coolant line with attached cables and hoses, pressure equalization valve on chest, support sling wrapping from chest to back by means of webbed belts and metal clips, adjustable metrically calibrated webbed straps attached to metal rings on side seams and along crotch, pleated knees, a utility pocket on each leg, attached soled feet, and a rubberized Kapron cloth lining with Zvezda logo on the chest. Rarely offered complete with boots and headset. Fine condition with definite signs of use and wear.

Early Soyuz spaceflight carried no pressurized suits for use during ascent and descent. The three man crew of Soyuz 11 died during re-entry because the spacecraft depressurized. The government investigating committee recommended that pressure suits be worn during the critical portions of their missions and the NPP Zvezda company was given the contract to develop this series of suits. The Zvezda website gives the following description of the Model KV-2 suit: The SOKOL-KV-2 is a lightweight suit with a soft integral helmet, having a visor sliding up/down. The mass of such a suit does not exceed 9-10 kg. This spacesuit is designed for the most dangerous phases of the mission in terms of cabin depressurization hazard: in the ascent phase, during docking and in the re-entry phase. In case of emergency, a cosmonaut can quickly don the spacesuit in the spacecraft without any assistance. In case of cabin depressurization, the cosmonaut in a sealed spacesuit can work in the cabin for 2 hours. When the spacesuit is not sealed, it is ventilated with cabin air. In case of spacecraft cabin depressurization, pure oxygen (instead of gas mixture) is supplied to the spacesuit from the oxygen source. This source is also used by the on-board system, which maintains the cabin gas mixture composition.

Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Autograph Manuscript Signed "K. Tsiolkovsky" eight times. Twenty-eight pages, 8vo, 1901, in Russian. The manuscript is entitled Traveling Around the Earth: Relative Phenomena and Feelings During the Flight and Out of It." Page twenty-two contains the signature, "Must be tested K. Tsiolkovsky." In addition to the signatures are numerous hand drawings throughout the manuscript with English translations. Four of the twenty-eight pages are inserts with drawings. Also included is a supplement of four loose, folded pages with drawings and many calculations dated May 5, 1928. The manuscript is in grey ink on evenly browned paper with water markings on the right lower pages. Minor wear and small tears to edges, though the text is not affected. A complete English translation is included.

This extraordinarily rare manuscript contains Tsiolkovsky's thoughts of an imaginary flight into space with discussions of his ideas and calculations for overcoming Earth's gravity in a rocket. Tsiolkovsky also writes about a hydrogen and oxygen engine, early thoughts of calculations of gravity and its effects on man, the appearance of the celestial views from space, what an observer from Earth will witness watching the flight, and the return to Earth with enhanced gravity. He also calls for an experimental method for verification of his ideas. Tsiolkovsky writes in the manuscript, "Before this trip becomes possible, it will take me years and years of strenuous work. . . . We don't even feel the Earth's gravity which we are used to. . . . It doesn't matter whether the substance put on a scale pan is of the same or different weight, so gold can't be sold by weight. . . . The picture I am trying to create verbally is worthy of some great painters brush. . . . We don't touch the floor either and can take any position or direction." Tsiolkovsky's manuscripts are highly coveted on the space history market. This is an exceptional piece from the father of astronautics.

Born in 1857, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky was rendered deaf during a childhood bout with scarlet fever. He was largely self-taught and his first formal employment was as a "people's school teacher" in 1878. Although without any resources outside of his meager salary, Tsiolkovsky conducted his own engineering research. In 1883, he demonstrated the reaction principle while experimenting with opening a cask filled with compressed gas. In 1898 he finished a design of a reaction thrust motor. The following year, the Physics and Mathematics Department of the Academy of Science granted him 470 rubles to further research the principles of the reaction thrust motor. Tsiolkovsky published his first article on rocketry in 1903. It was a discussion of how a reaction thrust motor could demonstrate Newton's Third Law, allowing men to escape the gravitational force of the earth. In the same year the scientist produced his first design for a rocket. According to Tsiolkovsky's plan, the vessel was to be powered by a combination of liquid oxygen and hydrogen. Mixing at the end of a tube, the fuels would produce condensed and heated gases. Tsiolkovsky also hypothesized the creation of a "rocket train" (see below), a multistage rocket ship the layers of which would be discarded as the fuel they carried was consumed. In 1919 he was elected to the Socialist Academy (later the U.S.S.R. Academy of Science). During the course of this life, Tsiolkovsky produced approximately sixty works on physics, astronomy, and astronautics. In 1935 he published Na Lune (On the moon), a compilation of descriptions of rockets and the other pieces of machinery required for spaceflights.

Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Autograph Cover Signed. 6" x 4", Kaluga, October 1933. Tsiolkovsky has written this in old Russian to a colleague. With two U.S.S.R. stamps, cancelled in Kaluga. Fine condition.

Charles Lindbergh 1938 Typed Letter to Robert Goddard. Signed "Charles A. Lindbergh". Two pages, 8" x 10", Paris, December 15, 1938. Lindbergh writes this letter to Dr. Robert H. Goddard, the father of American rocketry, to make the first suggestion for the "military uses of the rocket." He also discusses Daniel Guggenheim's support of Dr. Goddard's work and Germany's rocket development.

In this important letter, there are significant revelations. Lindbergh, at this early time, recognized the importance of the pioneering work of Goddard (it took decades of perspective for the rest of the world to appreciate that Goddard was truly the father of American rocketry). Lindbergh was prompting Guggenheim to take an interest in Goddard's pioneering research (Guggenheim gave major funding toward the effort). The letter reveals that Lindbergh was aware of secret rocket research going on in Europe, even though "Very little information is available about the rocket projects here in Europe. It is quite natural that they should be regarded as secret developments." He was cognizant of "the disturbances caused in everybody's plans by the current 'crisis'" and he was prescient with regard to the military application of rockets. Lindbergh wanted to share with the U.S. military any knowledge he might gain about the advances of European (German) activity, writing, "I should take this matter up with our own military people because I believe we should explore the military possibilities of the rocket."

This single letter conveys a wealth of insight into the man who was an instant world hero when he flew across the Atlantic solo in his Spirit of St. Louis, only to have his shining image somewhat tarnished when it appeared that he was too friendly with Hitler. The implications in Lindbergh's letter are clearly that he wanted to know about developments in order to brief our nation's military. Throughout this letter, a whole new light is shed on Lindbergh's historical image. Very fine condition with original staple holes at upper left.

Baikonur Sputnik 1 Model, engraved to Ivan Borisenko and dated March 1980 from the Central Specialized Design Bureau. This model is a copy of the monument to Sputnik 1 at the Cosmodrome in Baikonur (Sputnik 1 launched on October 4, 1957). The inscription reads, "Here from earth a Soviet man began the first steps to the Cosmos." 5" x 3.75" x 8.75". Excellent condition.

Luna 1 Titanium Emblem, 0.875" x 0.875", identical to the one carried to interstellar space on the first rocket launched outside earth's orbit into space. This is the souvenir pendant created by Oleg Ivanovsky, the head of the Luna Program. Ivanovsky designed the original pendant in early 1958 and placed it in an explosive ball for impact on the moon. This titanium pentagon contains the emblem of the U.S.S.R. on one side and the date, January 1959, on the other. The original was made in the Moscow Mint for the small ball that was included in the Luna 1 rocket, which was the first rocket launched into interplanetary space. Its complements are now orbiting the sun as the first launch of Luna 1 flew by the moon and entered into and remains in orbit around the sun. This artifact of the earliest rocket flight is extremely rare since there are few if any other of these remnants of the Luna 1 since it was deemed unsuccessful at the time and few were given out. A certificate of authenticity signed by Oleg Ivanovsky is included. Excellent condition.

Sputnik 1 Tag from the Fourth Arm of the Satellite inscribed and initialed by Sergei Pavlovich Korolev and given to Oleg Ivanovsky. This circular cardboard tag with red ribbon was given to Ivanovsky, the head of the secret Sputnik program, as a memento by Korolev, the general constructor of OKB-1 for the successful launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. One side contains the markings of the number designation of the satellite, the part number, and the arm number: No. 9, 6064, III (third). The other side is handwritten by the chief designer: "4 Oct 1957 year, THE FIRST SPUTNIK, Tag from the antenna on the Third(III) arm, signed 'S.P.'" Korolev was the top secret head of the Russian space program, which began the Space Age with the launch of the Sputnik 1. Korolev and Ivanovsky were two of the most important men in the history of space exploration. Any memento from the Sputnik 1 is extremely rare. 1.125" diameter. Excellent condition.

Included is a certificate of authenticity typed in English and signed by Oleg Ivanovsky, dated April 16, 1999, attesting, "I certify that this phalange label was one of four that was attached to one of the arms of the first Sputnik launched October 4th, 1957. I took this off as a routine course right before the flight and was the last one who placed the sputnik on the R-7 rocket at Baikanaur Cosmodrome."

Luna 1 Armband Signed by Sergei Korolev. This red armband, with a white diamond patch that designated the "top priority access," was worn by Oleg Ivanovsky, the head of the Luna program, at Baikonur Cosmodrome during the launch of Luna 1. The Luna 1 was the "First Rocket to Interplanetary Space" launched on January 2, 1959.

Chief Constructor Sergei Korolev signed and dated this armband. Ivanovsky served as the head of the Sputnik, Luna, Vostok 1, and Lunokhod Programs. His name was top secret for over thirty years during which he was responsible for some of the greatest triumphs of the space era. Very fine condition. A certificate of authenticity signed by Oleg Ivanovsky is included.

Luna 2 Metal "Scroll" intended to be among the first objects to hit the moon. This is a highly prized and rare souvenir of titanium-aluminum alloy. These scrolls were given out to only the top participants and governmental bodies of Luna 2, the "First Rocket to hit another planetary body (moon)." Many of these identical metal strips were placed in the Luna 2 rocket to be exploded onto the moon along with the pendants of the two different sizes of explosive balls that were aboard the rocket. The idea was to scatter on impact these over the surrounding area as a monument to this first successful flight to the moon for possible recovery by future generations. One side has printed "Union of Socialist Republics" between two stars and the obverse exhibits the date of the flight, September 1959, between the CCCP logo. 10" x 0.75". Excellent condition.

Luna 2 Titanium Pendants (Two) in a presentation box signed by Sergei Korolev, with the U.S.S.R. symbol and date of Luna 2, September 1959. These two Luna 2 titanium pendants made up part of the large exploding ball that hit the moon in September 1959. The pendants are housed in a wooden box lined with blue velveteen cloth and were awarded on the 50th birthday of Chief Rocket Designer Alexander Davidovich Nadiradze after he was named general designer of his organization, OKB-52. Nadiradze was one of the twelve members of the collective Experimental Central Committee (ETsK).

The hand written inscription occurs over a photo of the moon in the top of the wooden case and reads, "To Alexander Davidovich Nadiradze on his 50th anniversary, from the Collective ETsK,(a red star marks the place of Luna 2 impact on the moon), 20th of August 1964 signature of Sergei Pavlovich Korolev." Korolev only gave a few of these as mementos for participation in the first rocket flights. These pendants are extremely rare and were highly prized by the recipients. The presentation box is 3.5" x 5" x 1.25"; all items in excellent condition.

Luna 3 Book Signed by Oleg Ivanovsky. This rare, limited edition book of photographs is entitled First Photographs of the Backside of the Moon and is published in Russian by the Russian Academy of Sciences. Ivanovsky, the head of the Luna 3 program, has inscribed and signed on the title page, "with best wishes, Oleg Ivanovsky, Luna 3, December 1959." Ivanovsky received many honors for the successful completion of one of the most historically noteworthy events of all ages, revealing what no man had ever seen before: the backside of the moon. Fine condition.

Luna 3 Autographed Photographs. Four of the five 11.5" x 13.5" photos of the backside of the moon are signed by Oleg Ivanovsky and inscribed, "Luna 3, December 1959." These printed photographs of the backside of the moon were given to Ivanovsky, the head of the Luna 3 program.

Colonel General Nikolai P. Kamanin Map for Vostok 3KA Landing, Inscribed and Signed in Russian. 17" x 22.5". Kamanin has also marked on this general staff map the landing site of the first man-rated Vostok spacecraft 3KA-1, which occurred on March 9, 1961, carrying a mannequin dubbed Ivan Ivanovich and the famous space dog Chernushka. (The mannequin is now exhibited now at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.) This unique map is signed "N. Kamanin" and inscribed twice in Russian, "Flight of Spacecraft 'Vostok' 9.3.61, Point of Landing, I was present, N. Kamanin 9.3.61."

Nikolai P. Kamanin was head of the Soviet space program and one of the most famous pilots of Soviet aviation history. He was one of the first military heroes of the Soviet Union and holder of the Hero Gold Star #3. He also became a greatly decorated World War II hero and, because of this, was assigned command of the first Cosmonaut Corps for the Soviet Union.

The two unmanned missions immediately preceding the first manned flight used the same spacecraft design as in the manned missions, a design called Vostok 3KA. The approval of a manned mission was contingent upon the success of the two automated Vostok 3KA missions. The first of these unmanned flights, 3KA-1, was launched on March 9, 1961. It carried the dog Chernushka into orbit, as well as a mannequin called Ivan Ivanovich, who wore a functioning SK-1 spacesuit (now exhibited at the Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C.).

This map is an official Soviet-government "General Staff" map of the territory that comprised the landing area of the first of the man rated Vostok 3KA-1, marked with a red plus in a red circle. Underlined in red is the nearest city (Zainsk). These maps were top secret military maps and, if found in unauthorized hands, could result in immediate arrest for sabotage, or worse. This map, then, is the first "Landing Map of the first Man rated Spacecraft" and it's landing location. Excellent condition.

Bolt of Yuri Gagarin's Vostok Spacecraft sheared by the heat of re-entering the atmosphere. This is a 2" hollow bolt from the Vostok 1's return capsule. This bolt held the capsule together that carried Yuri Gagarin into space on April 12, 1961. This is undoubtedly the largest piece of the Vostok 1 spacecraft that is in private hands inside or outside of Russia. It is certainly rare and of great historical magnitude.

It was given to Oleg Ivanovsky as a memento for his contribution to the success of the flight of the first man into space. Ivanovsky was made director of the first Vostok mission by Sergei Korolev after he successfully led the Sputnik 1, 2, and 3 programs, as well as the first Luna program flights. Ivanovsky was the last person to place Yuri Gagarin in the Vostok capsule, and he tightened one of these bolts (twice) to his capsule before launch. Included is a letter of authenticity by Oleg Ivanovsky. The Vostok 1 is now a national treasure of Russia.

Yuri Gagarin Launch Photo Album Book. This 12 "x 9" album consists of 116 images, mostly color photos, taken by the official Soviet Government photographer of Gagarin and the launch party. The images were taken before the launch in Baikonur between April 8 and 12. This photo album could not be exposed to the public for over thirty-five years since it named the location, events, and people involved in one of the most secret events of the millennium, man's first space flight. Most photos have never been published.

This unprecedented photo album contains mostly unpublished secret Soviet photographs of the selection of the first cosmonauts, their training, and the walk in Red Square of the final three (Gagarin, Titov, and Nebulov) before going to Baikonur. The album includes forty-three color pictures of secret pre-launch activities, launch preparations, the cosmonauts in uniform, and Gagarin in the capsule wearing his spacesuit. Also included are public post government photos of Vnukova's red carpet walk to meet Khrushchev, Kruschev, and Brezhsnev at an airport ceremony; a parade in Moscow; Lenin's tomb in Red Square; ceremonies featuring Gagarin receiving the first cosmonaut medal award decoration by Marshal Vershinin; and Gagarin signing the visitors book in Lenin's office in the Kremlin. Six photos are included of Star City after the flight. The images of Gagarin during his secret selection and training are especially significant, as are the never-before-published color photos (42) of the history of the Vostok program. Also of note is a B&W recovery photograph from the collection of Ivan Borisenko, the F.A.I. authenticator of U.S.S.R. flights. Fine condition.

General Nikolai P. Kamanin's General Staff Map for Gagarin's Flight, a top-secret official military map used during the first flight of man into space on April 12, 1961. The map reveals the landing site, as well as the apt numbers, instructions to the recovery doctors, and phone numbers at Kubushev of the launch party, which included Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's back-up, Gherman Titov.

The Columbus space flight by Yuri Gagarin aboard Vostok 1 on April 12, 1961, was arguably the premier event of the century. Offered here is an official government map of the territory that comprised the landing area for Yuri A. Gagarin, the first man in space, aboard Vostok 3KA-3 (Vostok 1). This map was carried by General Kamanin, head of the Cosmonaut Corp, to the landing site outside Engels near the Volga River. Marked on the map with a red dot is Gagarin's landing site, 26 km (16 mi) southwest of Engels in the Saratov region at 51.270682°N 45.99727°E. A red line marks the trajectory of the orbital path calculated for recovery. Kamanin has written the date, April 12, 1961, and inscribed on the sides of the map information about the flight, including names of the cities as potential landing sites and the number and kind of aircraft dedicated to the area of Gagarin's potential recovery. Also on another side of the folded map Kamanin has written, "Instructions by (Mitslav) Keldysh to tell the recovery physician Dr. Jakolev to 'don't forget to put the ring on Gagarin's finger and take six diagrams and see how he feels.'" Written on another page in Kamanin's hand are the locations of the rooms (with telephone numbers) at Kubeshiev, which was the military post that held General Constructor Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, Oleg Ivanovsky, M. Keldysh, Barman, and other high ranking members of the launch. Kamanin also wrote in red ink Korolev's room and telephone number. The landing party delegation responsible for flight recovery was also at Kubeshiev. After his landing at Engels on April 12, Gagarin was helicoptered to Kubeshiev. General staff maps were top secret military maps and, if found in unauthorized hands, could result in immediate arrest for sabotage, or worse. This is certainly one of the most historically significant maps of the twentieth century. 37" x 14.5". Very fine condition

Colonel General Nikolai P. Kamanin was head of the Soviet space program and one of the most famous pilots in Soviet aviation history. He was the first military hero of the Soviet Union and holder of the hero gold star #3. He also became a greatly decorated World War II hero and, because of this, was assigned command of the first Cosmonaut Corps for the Soviet Union.

Three Original Photographs of Yuri Gagarin's Landing at Engels. Each 4.75" x 3.5". Included is a letter by Major A. N. Gassiev, the commander of the military garrison, granting Defense Minister Marshal Malinovsky these pictures.

These three photographs were taken at the location of the landing. One shows Yuri Gagarin embracing the first woman who came up to him after he landed; another shows Major Gassiev; and the final photograph features local people and soldiers surrounding Gagarin, who is still wearing his blue under suit. Inscribed on the back of the photos in Major Gassiev's hand, "Photo at 11:35 Moscow Time, 12.04.61"; stamped "from the personal Archives Y. A. Golivanov" (Gagarin's Biographer). These images are extremely rare.

Gassiev's congratulatory letter, which accompanies the three photos, is written to Rodion Yakovlevich and is signed "Major Gassiev A.N. /Gassiev A.N." on April 14, 1961. It reads, "It is our honor and privilege to give you this small gift - first pictures of the hero-cosmonaut - Y. A Gagarin after his successful flight and landing on our Soviet territory. We are proud of the fact that we were the first ones to meet him at the place of landing and to take him to our barracks where he reported to the government of the CCCP about his successful return from space. Wish you good health for the good of our nation."

Izvestia Newspaper Signed and Inscribed by Yuri Gagarin thanking Oleg Ivanovsky, the head of the Vostok program, for his help. Dated April 13, 1961. Gagarin, whose photo appears on the front page of the newspaper, signed the paper at Kubishiev, the location where the launch and landing delegations had assembled to receive Gagarin from Engels.

Gagarin's signature and warm inscription to Ivanovsky, whose position was top secret at the time, appears on the cover of the paper and reads, "In kind and lasting memory to dear, Oleg Genrikhovich Ivanovsky, Gagarin, 13-04-61". A number of these newspapers were signed and given to the delegation by Gagarin, but this one to the head of the Vostok program is especially significant. He was the last man to see Gagarin bolted in the capsule on the launch pad. Near fine condition.

Yuri Gagarin Photograph Inscribed to Komsomol Pravda. 3.25" x 4.5". This photo features Gagarin in his pre-launch uniform. From Kubishiev, Gagarin has written on the front of the photo, "To the editorial board of my favorite 'Komsomolskaya Pravda.'" On the verso, he has written diagonally in bold script, "To the editorial board of my favorite 'Komsomolskaya Pravda', Gagarin 13.04.61." The photograph is on hard professional photo stock with scalloped edges. Excellent condition.

Yuri Gagarin Autograph Letter Signed Requesting Return to Flight Training, to Colonel General Nikolai P. Kamanin. One page, 8" x 11", December 2, 1967. In this letter, Gagarin writes of his "Return to Flight Status." Also included is the approval order signed by Cosmonaut Commander N. P. Kuznetsov.

Gagarin's handwritten official "Return to Flight Status Request" to his military commander is in Russian with an English translation. In this letter Gagarin requests permission to take time off to finish his thesis for his degree and study for the final exams. More importantly, he demands a return to flight training which, when granted, led to his death in March of 1968. Very fine condition. Gagarin's letter reads in full:

"To: Commander of the Military Unit 26266, Major General of Aviation, Comrade N. F. Kuznetsov
I hereby petition for your support before the senior command to release me from the responsibilities of the Deputy Commander of the Military Unit 26266 on flying-space training until the 1st of May 1968.
The indicated time is necessary for passing the last examination session in the Academy named after Professor Zhukovsky as well as for working at my graduation paper and its defense. The present situation does not allow me to do it while I fulfill my official responsibilities. I consider it morally impossible to occupy the position of the Deputy Commander of the military unit on flight-space training and to control flight training of the personnel under my command without having the opportunity to make flights myself.
[signed] Colonel Gagarin 2.12.67."

The second letter is typed in Russian with an English translation and is signed by Major General Kuznetsov, the commander of the military unit. This letter grants Gagarin's request concerning the above request to return to flight training and take some time off of his duties as commander of cosmonaut training to finish his thesis for his degree. "Agreed" is written by Coronal General Nikolai Kamanin, the head of the Cosmonaut Corps, dated December 8, 1967. "I report on the request of Y. A. Gagarin dated Dec. 2, 1967... In connection with the present situation, I find it expedient to provide Colonel Gagarin with the time needed for completing his education in the academy named after Professor Zhukovsky. The flight on a combat plane and further training flights though must be put off until spring-summer period of 1968 - the time of the most favorable meteorological conditions. Major General of Aviation, Kuznetsov." This granting of Gagarin's request in this letter with its almost clairvoyant phrase sealed the fate of Gagarin. Very fine condition.

Kamanin was head of the Soviet space program and one of the most famous pilots in Soviet aviation history. He was the first military hero of the Soviet Union and holder of the hero gold star #4. He also became a greatly decorated World War II hero and, because of this, was assigned command of the first Cosmonaut Corps for the Soviet Union.

Orders for the First Manned Mission Flight Schedules Signed by General Goreglyad and General N. P. Kamanin. April 4, 1961. This is the Order of Air Force High Command, a top secret official Soviet flight manifest list with the schedule of departures of the three aircrafts that brought all the cosmonauts, scientists, technical specialists, government commission members, and doctors to Baikonur to launch the first man into space.

General N. P. Kamanin, the head of Cosmonaut Corp, has signed in red ink the orders on April 2, 1961, authorizing General Goreglyad's list of the makeup of the flights from a day earlier. (Kamanin has written "start" on the order beneath the officers and generals list.) (Goreglyad was the head of Cosmonaut training.) One can see that Titov was placed on a different flight as Gagarin and Grigori Nelyubov so that if one of the flights went down the other "favored" pilot for the flight could participate in the launch. Here we wonder if Titov, flying separate from the other two of "the last three," didn't think that he would be the one chosen at Baikonur. 8" x 11.25". Very fine condition.

Yuri Gagarin Photograph Signed, pictured at Lenin's tomb on April 14, 1961. 6.25" x 4.25". Very fine condition.

Yuri Gagarin Photograph Inscribed and Signed to Ivan Kozhedub, the leading Allied Ace and three-hero star pilot of World War II. Taken in Bulgaria in May 1961, this is one of the most iconic photographs of the twentieth century. Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, inscribed the photograph to General Kozhedub, "To Ivan Nickoliavich Koshedub, with all my respect, Gagarin, 26-08-'62." Some brown staining occurs on the dove's wing and at the top of the picture, but it doesn't distract from the overall image. 7" x 9".

Yuri Gagarin Oversized Photograph Inscribed and Signed to Lt. General Nikolai P. Kamanin, the Commander of the Cosmonaut Corps who chose Gagarin as the first man to go into space in 1961. This is a large photo, 9" x 12", in pristine condition of Gagarin in his new major's dress uniform. Gagarin inscribes the photo to his chief, "Dear Nicolai Petrovich Kamanin, on our good memories, Gagarin, 28.08.61."

Yuri Gagarin's Flight Map of His World Tour following his flight as the first man in space. This is General Kamanin's flight map for the first World Tour of the First Man in Space. The stops are plotted in detail from Moscow, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Cuba, Venezuela, and Brazil. Kamanin wrote a book about this first world tour of Gagarin. This is a one of a kind historical map. Approximately 48" x 32". Very fine condition.

Yuri Gagarin Autograph and Photograph with Che Guevara in Havana, Cuba, in July 1961. This photograph, taken upon the pair's first meeting during Gagarin's world tour, was shot by Elicer Vazquez, one of the most famous Cuban photographers. Vazquez has noted in Spanish on the back, "taken at the shaking of hands July 1961, Yuri Gagarin with a pasted newspaper caption from the published Cuban paper stating the date 28th July, 1961". Included is the bold autograph in blue ink on an odd-sized sheet that Gagarin gave the photographer on July 28, 1961, when the photo was published. Signature in very fine condition with some light soiling, photo excellent.

Photo Album Featuring Yuri Gagarin's First Trip Abroad to Czechoslovakia. 13" x 9.5". Containing eighteen B&W photos, with two large color photos, showing various scenes, such as the crowds at Gagarin's landing, massive audiences lining the streets as Gagarin's car parades through the streets of Prague, the enthusiasm of the people in the streets, locations in Prague with distinguished members of the Czech government, Gagarin's speech to Czechoslovakia, the Czech Hero of Socialist Labor award. This album was presented to General N. P. Kamanin by the head of the Czechoslovakian Journalist Union on April 28, 1961. It is signed and inscribed by the Czechoslovakian official. Many of the photographs were never published. Fine condition.

Colonel General Nikolai P. Kamanin Autograph Report on Gagarin Trip, Signed. Ten pages, 8" x 11", to Vershinin, the chief marshal of the Air Force, concerning Gagarin's first trip abroad to Cuba, with comments on Castro's speech, Brazil, and more.

Kamanin was head of the Soviet space program and one of the most famous pilots of Soviet aviation history. He was the first military hero of the Soviet Union and the holder of the hero gold star #4. He also became a greatly decorated World War II hero and, because of this, was assigned command of the first Cosmonaut Corps for the Soviet Union. This report written in green ink in Russian and is entitled, "Report on Gagarins Trip to Cuba" addressed to "Commander of the Air Force Comrade K Vershinin." It reads in part:

"I report on the trip of Yuri Gagarin to Cuba, Brazil and Canada from the 23rd of July to the 8th of August 1961. . . . We took off from Vnukovo airport. . . . Besides me, Major Gagarin is accompanied by reps . . . KGB officers . . . newspaper reporters from Pravda, Novisti. . . . We landed in Gander (Canada) and almost all the citizens of the city were there. . . . We landed in Cuba in a heavy tropical shower. . . . Fidel Castro and Dorikos (president of Cuba) meet them warmly at the airport . . . despite the rain there were huge crowds. . . . Most significant event during our visit . . . Castro spoke for 4 hours and 30 minutes . . . American monopolies are against the revolution. . . . They (Cubans) love and trust their talented leader Fidel Castro and are ready to follow him. . . . Gagarin was awarded with the highest order of the Cuban Republic. . . . During numerous meetings that Gagarin and I have with Fidel Castro, President Dortikos and other statesmen of Cuba only questions about his flight and his life were asked . . . not a single political question was asked concerning the relationship between our countries had been mentioned. . . . 28th of July we took off for Brazil . . . landed in Rio. . . . landed in San Paulo. . . . Huge crowds of people lined the streets to welcome Gagarin. . . . flew to Brasilia. . . . It is significant that even the deputies of the Congress crowded Gagarin asking him for his autograph. . . . President of Brazil Cuadros was handed a letter by Gagarin from N. Khruschev. . . . Gagarin asked Cuadros if the letter from Khruschev could be published in the papers . . . No objections, the letter must be published. . . . Gagarin was then awarded the highest Bazilian award."

In addition to the eight numbered pages is one page handwritten on both sides by Kamanin. It includes a list of nine notes of the events with President Dorticós, Premier Fidel Castro, and other dignitaries at Gagarin's speech upon arriving in Cuba. "Fidel Castro badly wants Gagarin to attend the festivities where the battles of Playa Giron (Bay of Pigs) were fought for a mass meeting -on the 27th of July, in the morning". "Canada- main Airport-Gander". On the verso of this page: "Cyrus Eaton asked Arytunian (Canadian Ambassador) to the Pugwash Meeting... in Halifax... It is likely that the meeting will take place on Gagarin's way back." Also, a list of the nine participants of Gagarin's entourage in including KGB agents Barashev and Baranov, and journalist author N. N. Denisov, who helped write Gagarin's first book Roads to Space. Included is a word for word translation into English of the ten page report.

This is part of the official report of Gagarin's trips, and as a top-secret document it was not permitted to be published until now. It is one of the most interesting historical documents that shows the politics of the space race. Very fine condition.

Yuri Gagarin Roads to Space Book Inscribed. Gagarin has inscribed this copy of his first book, Roads to Space (1961) to General Kamanin's cousin, "To Alexander Petrovich Kamanin with good memories, Yuri Gagarin, 24.08.61." (This is a are signature by Gagarin of his full name.) Kamanin also writes a note in the book to his cousin, "Dear Brother: I participated in the flight preparation and the preparation of the book about Gagarin. Let this book about Gagarin remind you of our successes in Space and its importance which will grow in the future. N. Kamanin, 24.8.61."

Here in his own hand to his cousin, Kamanin, who helped launch Gagarin into space, tells what he can't tell the world for twenty-five more years.

Sergei Korolev Typed Manuscript Signed, agreeing to allow the publication of Yaroslav Golovanov's article regarding Gagarin and Titov shortly after the Gagarin "accident from the balcony." Changes, which are included in the typescript, were made after the incident. Seven pages, 8" x 11.75". Korolev writes in red pencil on the first page: "Permission Granted, I have no reservations about this article being published in Pravda, 3/10/'61, Sergei Korolev." Golovano also signs and underlines his name on the right upper corner of the first page.

In this manuscript, Korolev gives permission for the publication of "Cosmonaut: Who is he?" by Yaroslav Golovanov. This first article about the cosmonauts Gagarin and Titov needed security clearance from Korolev so that it could be published in the newspaper Pravda prior to the 22nd Congress of Delegates. Glovanov was to become one of the most prolific biographers of the Space Age in the U.S.S.R., eventually becoming the official biographer of Korolev and Gagarin. It is significant to note that the article had to be changed after Gagarin fell from a balcony prior to returning from Sochi after a vacation. Golovanov witnessed this mishap and corrected his article by excluding Gagarin from attending the Congress as he was significantly wounded by the fall. The manuscript contains annotations by Korolev and Golovanov. This is the first authoritative article that was published about the cosmonauts. Very fine condition.

Photograph Signed by Gagarin, Titov, Popovich, and Nikolayev during the celebration on Lenin's tomb following the flights of Vostok 3 and 4 in August 1961. 15" x 8.25". Fine condition.

Color Photograph Signed by All Six Vostok Cosmonauts: Gagarin, Titov, Nikolayev, Popovich, Bykovsky and Tereshkova. 11.5" x 9.25". Extremely fine condition.

Signed Group Photograph of Vostok and Voskhod Pilots. 9.5" x 7.75". An excellent color photograph of the complete cosmonaut corps, signed by Gagarin, Titov, and Popovich from the Vostok flights, and Belyayev and Leonov from the Voskhod II flight. Only a few of these photographs were ever signed; they were given to the heads of state and various high officials of the space program. Excellent condition.

First Color Photograph Taken in Space. 8" x 10".This significant photo was taken by Major Gherman Stepanovich Titov aboard Vostok II on August 6-7, 1961. Titov, the second man to orbit the earth and the first man to take a picture and film from space, has signed and dated the photo in ink. Gagarin for some reason did not take a camera with him on the first spaceflight, so on Vostok II, Titov the man who spent the first day in space, was given the honor of being the first photographer and first cinematographer of the cosmos. This then is the first photo taken from space by a man in Earth's orbit. Fine condition.

Valentina Tereshkova & Andriyan Nikolayev Wedding Picture Album, "Official State Wedding between two people who had been to space," signed and inscribed by Tereshkova to her commander, who was also the organizer of the wedding for the Kremlin.

This is a large turquoise bound leather wedding album (16" x 12") with gold birds with Vostok 6 call sign written underneath "Chaika" (seagull) and Vostok 3 call sign "Sokol" (hawk) adorning the cover and declaring in Russian, "First Cosmonaut Wedding" in gold ornate script with numerous images (33 B&W and one in color) of the first state wedding between cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova and Andriyan Nikolayev. This wedding was organized by the government to help usher in the first child between the two cosmonauts. Images include those of Gagarin, Titov, Minister of Defense Malinovksy, Marshal of Aviation Vershinin, Head of the Soviet Academy of Sciences Mitslav Keldish, Kremlin Hall. The wedding was hosted by Nikita Khrushchev at his home. One has the feeling that they are there at the wedding in the Kremlin.

The inscription is signed by Tereshkova and Nikolayev and is written to Nikolai Petrovna Kamanin and his wife, Maria Michealovna (the organizer of the event). It reads, "To Nikolai Petrovna Kamanin and Maria Michealovna, from the depth of our hearts we thank you for your care and parental love for us. Dear we wish you both great health, happiness and longevity. With Gratitude and Love, Andrian Nikolaev, Valentina Tereshkova." Excellent condition.

Valentina Tereshkova Photograph Signed. In the photo, Tereshkova, the Commander of Vostok 6 and the first woman in space, wears her spacesuit. She has dated the photo April 6, 1992. 3.625" x 6.25". Excellent condition.

Neil Armstrong Photograph Signed "Neil Armstrong/ Apollo 11". A 9.25" x 5.25" B&W photo in excellent condition (the signature contrast is a little light). In the photo, Armstrong shakes hands with the head of Cosmonaut Training, Georgy Beregovoy, during his victory trip to the U.S.S.R. in June 1970 after landing on the moon. Armstrong was in Moscow by invitation to the U.S.S.R. space agency. Armstrong has added his handwritten flight "Apollo 11" designation on his "Victory trip to the U.S.S.R." in June of 1970. This is a very rare autograph of Neil Armstrong.

Apollo-Soyuz Signed Document, Known as the "Space Magna Carta." In English and Russian dated July 17, 1975, 12" x 9". This official government document was signed by the two entire crews, including Thomas P. Stafford, D. K. Slayton, Vance Brand, Alexey Leonov, and Valerie Kubasov, and dated July 15-19, 1975. This document was the start of the long road to cooperation in space between the U.S. and Russian programs. This is the watershed document for the beginning of the end of the Cold War and the eventual demise of the old Soviet Union. This document, written in English and Russian, is one of four. It was signed in space as an official document of the event by all the cosmonauts and astronauts.

"FIRST INTERNATIONAL SPACE DOCKING CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that at 12 hours 09 minutes Washington time and 19 hours 09 minutes Moscow time, on July 17 1975, flight crews of the United States of America and the Soviet Socialist Republic successfully docked their Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft in Earth orbit. They share the hope that this first international manned space flight will stand in the light of history as a significant advance in the ability of their nations to work together in ways that advance the interests of people everywhere."

This is the watershed document for the beginning of the end of the Cold War, and the beginning of the eventual demise of the Soviet Union. It indeed resulted in the newest era of space travel. A more important official document of the history of the United States, space history, or history of man would be almost unattainable as most of the documents of this magnitude reside in the National Archives. Fine condition.

Zond 1 Autographed Card Signed by Sergei Korolev and fifteen other top secret general constructors at Baikonur Cosmodrome at the second launch of Venera to Venus.

The Soviet Zond program launched the Venera, which was the second Soviet research spacecraft to successfully reach Venus; it was designated Venera 3MV-1 and was launched on April 2, 1964. This card, measuring 5" x 6", contains a picture of Venus. The signatures on the card include those of General Tyulin, Finogenov, Shabarov, Chertok, Astashov, Petrov, Krillov, Lando, Gusakov, Khrusalev, Antonov, and Khadakov. Excellent condition.

Luna 9 U.S.S.R. Government Book containing the earliest photographs taken from Luna 9, including a panorama of the first soft landing on the moon. The folded brown booklet measures 14" x 6.5" and features a Luna 9 drawing on the cover. Unfolded it features a 6' panorama in five B&W photos of the first pictures taken by the Luna 9 spacecraft on the moon. On February 3, 1966, the spacecraft performed the first soft landing on the moon. Fine condition.

Luna 9 & 10 FAI Document Signed by the president and director general of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. One page, Paris, 17.5" x 13.5", March 11, 1967. This large award document, given to the Russian space program for the Lavochkin Enterprise, recognizes the "first soft landing on the moon" of Luna 9 (February 3, 1966) and the "first spacecraft to orbit of the moon" by Luna 10, which was launched on March 31, 1966. This is one of two of the original F.A.I. award documents in French sent to the Soviet Union to be given to the Launch Organization and Design Scientists for their achievement. Excellent condition, in original folder.

Luna 16 Sample Return Model. This 10.5" x 4" model was given to Ivan Borisenko, the head of the F.A.I. in Russia, for his contribution to the Luna return sampling missions Luna 16, Luna 20, and Luna 24. This is an extremely rare model that depicts the return sample launch complex taking off from the moon to return samples of "moondust" to earth. The inscription reads, "Ivan Borisenko, on his 60th year, 4-26-'81, from the Collective NPO." (NPO is now Energia.) Very fine condition.

Luna 24 Return Sample flown to the moon and back and given to Oleg Ivanovsky. This is the last return piece of a spacecraft from the moon in the twentieth century. The Soviets had three lunar sample return missions; this sample is part of the outer honeycombed ablation covering that shows the design of the covering and, on the other side, the scorching of the "fires of re-entry."

Oleg Ivanovsky was given this rare significant sample for heading the lunar program that included, Luna 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 20, 24, Lunokhod 1 and 2, Sputnik 1 and 2, Vostok 1, and others. This piece went from the earth on August 9, 1976, to the moon and back. The probe landed in the area known as Mare Crisium (Sea of Crisis). The mission successfully returned 170 grams of lunar samples to the earth on August 22, 1976. Luna 24 was the last lunar spacecraft to be launched by the Soviet Union, and as of 2011, it is also the final spacecraft from any country to have made a soft landing on the moon. Size is 4.75" diameter x 1" thick. Condition is fine. A signed letter of authenticity from Ivanovsky is included.

Soyuz Rocket, with Baikonur Soil Sample. This Soyuz rocket measures 13" x 7" and rests on a plastic base. It has a 0.75" round closed plastic container of the soil of Baikonur. This model was given to Ivan Borisenko for his participation in the flights by the Collective at the Baikonur launch site for his sixtieth birthday on April 26, 1981. Fine condition.

Soyuz Rocket Model. This model of the Soyuz rocket cluster, 21.25" x 9", was given to Ivan Borisenko on his birthday (April 26, 1976). Fine condition.

Soyuz 3 Picture Album Booklet Inscribed by Georgy Beregovoy, the solo commander of the last solo flight into space, to Ivan Borisenko on December 24, 1968. The booklet is 11.5" x 8.25" and in very fine condition. The album is bound in green with "Soyuz 3" written in Russian on the cover. The booklet contains 23 pages with 29 pictures, mostly unpublished secret government photos, color and B&W, taken before and after the flight at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Beregovoy's solo flight, which lasted from October 26, 1968, through October 30, 1968, was the first successful flight of the Soyuz spacecraft after the loss and tragedy of Soyuz 1 a year earlier. The pictures included in the album were taken by government photographers at the top-secret location of the launch at Baikonur. The subjects of the photos begin with the arrival of Beregovoy at the Cosmodrome. Also included are first-time photos of the government commission and its participants, the preparation of the launch, activities on the launch pad, the journey to the launch pad, the launch-ready rocket, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession.

Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 Photo Album Inscribed and Signed in Russian on the inside cover by both crews, "To Kerim Kerimov for memories of the crews of the spacecraft Soyuz 4, Soyuz 5 V. Shatalov, B Volynov, Ye. Khrunov, A. Yeliseyev." All have written the date of January 20, 1969. Also included are the signatures of other dignitaries. Printed on the cover, "Flight of Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5." The album is bound in red and is twenty-one pages containing twenty secret government color images of the arrival and pre-launch activities at Baikonur. The album is 11.5" x 8.25" and in very fine condition.

This is the Soviet government's secret historical photographs of the events at Baikonur that led to the first exchange of crews in space while the spacecrafts were docked. The pictures included in the album are taken mostly from the top secret location of launch at Baikonur by government photographers. These were top secret photos of the events beginning with the crews' arrival at the Cosmodrome. Subjects include the preparation of the launch, the government commission and participants that were responsible for the flight, activities on the launch pad, journey to the launch pad, the rocket ready for launch, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession.

Soyuz 6, Soyuz 7, and Soyuz 8 Photo Album Inscribed and Signed by all three crews, "G. Shonin, V. Kubasov, A. Filipchenko, V. Volkov, V. Shatalov, A. Yeliseyev Oct. 11-13 1969." Containing twelve pages with twelve color photos (one B&W) of the arrival and pre-launch activities. Printed in Russian on the cover of this green and red bound photo album, "Flights of Space Crafts, Soyuz 6, Soyuz 7, Soyuz 8, Cosmodrome October 1969." Printed in black script in Russian, "To: Kerim A Kerimov with regards." The booklet is 11.5" x 8.25" and in very fine condition (or better).

This is the Soviet government's secret historical photographs of the events at Baikonur that led to the first joint mission launch of three interacting spacecraft into space. The pictures included in the album are taken mostly from the top secret location of launch at Baikonur by government photographers. These were top secret photos of the events beginning with the crews' arrival at the Cosmodrome. Subjects include the preparation of the launch, the government commission and participants that were responsible for the flight, activities on the launch pad, journey to the launch pad, the rocket ready for launch, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession.

Soyuz 9 Photo Album Inscribed and Signed on the cover by the crew, Andriyan Nikolayev and Vitaly Sevastyanov, "To Ivan Borisenko . . . flight of Soyuz 9, Pilot Cosmonauts." This album is 11.75" x 8.5" and is in very fine condition. It contains six color and seventeen B&W photos of the arrival and pre-launch activities at Baikonur Cosmodrome. Printed in Russian on the olive green cover, "Soyuz 9, Cosmodrome, June 1970."

These images are from the first endurance flight of the space program. For almost eighteen days - from June 1, until June 19, 1970 - the crew of Soyuz 9 remained in their capsule. The pictures included in the album were taken mostly at Baikonur, the top secret location of the launch, by government photographers. These were top secret photos of the events, beginning with the crews' arrival at the Cosmodrome. Subjects include the preparation of the launch, the government commission and participants that were responsible for the flight, activities on the launch pad, journey to the launch pad, the rocket ready for launch, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession.

Soyuz 9 Flown Photograph of Cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolayev inscribed, "To Ivan Gringorivich Borisenko, with fond appreciation and memories of your help, on Board Spacecraft 'Soyuz 9.' A, Nikolaev, 10.6.70 g." This photo is noted "flown aboard." In the photograph, Cosmonaut Nikolayev wears his everyday Air Force Colonel uniform, along with his Hero Star and Cosmonaut Pin from Vostok 3. 3.5" x 5.5". Excellent condition.

Soyuz 9 Flown Photograph of Cosmonaut Engineer Vitaly Sevastyanov inscribed on June 10, 1970, and noted "flown aboard." In the photograph, Sevastyanov wears his civilian jacket and tie. He inscribes the photo, "To Ivan Gringorivich Borisenko, with fond appreciation and gratitude, Vitaly Sevastyanov, on Board Spacecraft, 'Soyuz 9' 10.6.70 g." 3.5" x 5.5". Excellent condition.

Soyuz 10 Spacecraft Model, measuring 12.25" x 8.5". The model is in flight position over the earth with a blue mirrored reflection of earth for its base to show the underside of the model. This is the first Soyuz to rendezvous with the first space station, Salyut 1, on April 25, 1971. The spacecraft failed to dock and the cosmonauts had to return to earth. This model was given to one of the main participants of the Soyuz Program. Fine condition.

Soyuz 10 Photo Album Inscribed by Commander Shatalov on the inside cover, "From the flight of the Spacecraft 'Soyuz 10,' 23 April 1971, Cosmodrome. To Ivan Borisenko, with appreciation of the flight of Spacecraft 'Soyuz 10' and with pride, Sept. 10, 1972." This album is 11.75" x 8.5" and is in very fine condition. It contains eight B&W and four secret Soviet color images on twelve pages featuring the arrival and pre-launch activities at Baikonur Cosmodrome. Written on the blue-bound cover in an unknown hand, "Soyuz 10, 23-25 4, 1971, V. Shatalov, A. Yeliseyev, N. Rukavishnikov." These were the official pre-flight secret Soviet photographs of the first spacecraft Soyuz 10 to dock and enter a space station, Salyut 1. The docking failed and Soyuz 10 returned the next day after doing some onboard tests while continuing its orbit.

These were top secret photos of the events, beginning with the crews' arrival at the Cosmodrome. Subjects include the preparation of the launch, the government commission and participants that were responsible for the flight, activities on the launch pad, the journey to the launch pad, the rocket readied for launch, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession. This flight did not receive much publicity since it was considered unsuccessful; thus, these are extremely rare photos.

Soyuz 11 Photo Album. This blue album booklet contains extremely rare color photographs of secret Soviet pre-launch activities of the ill-fated Soyuz 11. This album is 11.75" x 8.5" and is in very fine condition. Written on the cover, "Soyuz 11,6-30 6. 1971, G. Dobrovolski, V. Patsayev, V. Volkov." Inside the cover is printed, "In memory of the flight of, Soyuz 11, Cosmodrome June 1971." The album consists of twelve pages of three B&W and ten color photos of the arrival and pre-launch activities at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

This is the photographic record of the pre-flight activities that took the first manned mission to a space station, the Salyut 1. Cosmonauts Patsayev, Dobrovolski and V. Volkov were the first to occupy and live onboard the space station. Unfortunately, after the three-man crew had completed their tasks onboard the space station, they were killed on the last leg of the return flight when a valve remained opened on re-entry. For the first time, the once-unobtainable and secret Soviet photographs of these three heroes of space exploration are offered.

The pictures included in the album were taken mostly at Baikonur, the top secret location of launch, by government photographers. These were top secret photos of the events, beginning with the crews' arrival at the Cosmodrome. Subjects include the preparation of the launch, the government commission and participants that were responsible for the flight, activities on the launch pad, journey to the launch pad, the rocket ready for launch, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession.

Soyuz 17 Photograph Album Inscribed and Signed by Commander Aleksei Gubarev, "To Ivan Gringorivich Borisenko, great and fond memories at the Cosmodrome 'Baikonur' and at the recovery, Commander of the Spaceflight, 'Soyuz 17 Salyut 4', A. Gubarev, April 4, 1975." This album is 11.75" x 8.5" and is in very fine condition.

This blue-bound album of secret Soviet photographs contains ten pages, all autographed either on the photo or the album next to the photo. There are four B&W and six color photos of the arrival and pre-launch activities, with images of the generals with commission board at Baikonur Cosmodrome. This spaceflight was the first of two long-duration missions to the Soviet Union's Salyut 4 space station in 1975. The flight set a Soviet-mission duration record of 29 days, surpassing the 23-day record set by the ill-fated Soyuz 11 crew aboard Salyut 1 in 1971.

The pictures included in the album were taken mostly at Baikonur, the top secret location of launch, by government photographers. These were top secret photos of the events, beginning with the crews' arrival at the Cosmodrome. Subjects include the preparation of the launch, the government commission and participants that were responsible for the flight, activities on the launch pad, journey to the launch pad, the rocket ready for launch, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession.

Soyuz 18 Photo Album Inscribed and Signed by crewmembers Pyotr Klimuk and Vitaly Sevastyanov, "To Ivan Gringorivich Borisenko in appreciation for your work and help, Pyotr Klimuk and Vitaly Sevastyanov signed on the landing date July 26, 1975" ( in Russian). The album, 11.75" x 8.5", has a blue bound cover and is and in very fine condition. It contains twelve pages of secret Soviet images (eight B&W and five color) of the arrival and pre-launch activities at Baikonur Cosmodrome. This photo album was signed on the day the cosmonauts landed in Kazakhstan after their record-breaking long-duration space flight, which lasted from May 24 through July, 26, 1975. The crew in this Soviet-manned mission to Salyut 4 was the second and final crew to man the space station. Pyotr Klimuk and Vitaly Sevastyanov set a new Soviet space-endurance record of 63 days; they also tied the record for the most people in space simultaneously (seven).

The pictures included in the album were taken mostly at Baikonur, the top secret location of launch, by government photographers. The pictures included in the album were taken mostly at Baikonur, the top secret location of launch by government photographers. These were top secret photos of the events, beginning with the crews' arrival at the Cosmodrome. Subjects include the preparation of the launch, the government commission and participants that were responsible for the flight, activities on the launch pad, journey to the launch pad, the rocket ready for launch, and more. All of these pictures could not - and most never would - be exposed to the public because of the top-secret designation placed on them by the U.S.S.R. government for over thirty-five years. This album was made for one of the participants present at the launch; he had top secret government clearance to have these photos in his possession.

Communication Helmet Worn by Aleksandr Serebrov and Flown to MIR. This is the black leather radio communications headset, with mesh skullcap, flown to MIR aboard Soyuz TM-8. It was probably used in Serebrov's ill-fated attempt at docking with Salyut 7 aboard Soyuz T-8. It is autographed by Serebrov and was stamped on MIR with the onboard logo on the internal soft leather of the earpiece. Excellent condition.

Spacesuit Glove Worn by Helen Sharman, the first British citizen in space. This is the left glove which Sharman wore upon takeoff on May 18, 1991, aboard Soyuz TM-12. She then returned aboard Soyuz TM-11 on May 26, 1991. Her initials in Russian Cyrillic script are printed on the base of the palm in blue lettering. Fine condition.

Communication Helmet Worn by Helen Sharman aboard Soyuz TM-12. This is the black leather radio communications headset with mesh skullcap flown by Helen Sharman, the first British woman to go to space. Her flight took off on May 18, 1991, aboard Soyuz TM-12; she returned on Soyuz TM-11 on May 26, 1991. Fine condition.