Auction Date:2013 Nov 21 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Two items comprising of a gag coupon and fare payment for Cooper’s Mercury flight: a handwritten gag coupon, signed “G. F. Wendt, Proprietor,” 3 x 2, given to Cooper before his flight, which reads, “You are the winner of our ‘Around the World’ contest. Present this ticket and 25¢ at Pad #14 at your convenience for the ‘Ride of Your Life.’” Coupon is laminated to a slightly larger size; and a presentation plaque given to Wendt by Cooper, 3.5 x 3.5, containing the 1963 US quarter given by Cooper to Wendt for his ‘fare’ and an engraved plaque which reads, “To the Proprietor of Pad 14, Guenter Wendt, the fare for the ‘Ride of My Life’ Gordo Cooper.” Plaque features a Lucite covering. Accompanied by a clipped 5.25 x 7 newspaper photo from May 17, 1963, of Wendt holding both the coupon and the quarter, and recounting the story stating Wendt gave Cooper the coupon when he was named pilot for his Mercury flight. In fine condition, with uniform toning to laminate and Lucite. A great gag which shows the mutual admiration and respect the legendary pad leader had for Cooper and the rest of the Mercury astronauts.
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