Auction Date:2012 May 23 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : 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
Six original vintage pencil signatures of the Mercury astronauts drawn by NASA employee Ruth Johnston, all taken from the astronaut’s original NASA portraits. Each sketch is on an individual off-white 7 x 9.25 sheet and is signed in ink by the respective astronaut pictured, with a couple adding inscriptions. Signers are: “W. M. Schirra, Jr.,” “To Mrs. Ruth Johnston—Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” “Gordon Cooper,” “To Miss Johnson [sic], many thanks—Scott Carpenter,” “Regards to Ruth Johnston, Gus Grissom,” and “5/31/62 Best regards to Ruth Johnston—excellent sketch—poor subject—J. H. Glenn, Jr.” Each sketch is individually matted to overall sizes of 11 x 14. Also included is an unsigned incomplete sketch of Deke Slayton. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and rippling. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Johnston’s daughter, which reads, “My mother, Ruth Johnston worked for NASA starting 1961. While she was with NASA she pencil sketched 6 astronauts pictures from their original photos…She had a love for painting and pencil sketching…The 6 astronauts…were very impressed and happy with her sketches and signed them for her.”
Auction Location:
5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
Previewing Details:
Visit http://preview.RRAuction.com
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Up to $100 $10.00
$101-$500 $15.00
$501-$1,000 $20.00
$1,001-$3,000 $35.00
$3,000-$10,000 $45.00
Over $10,000 $100.00
Payment Details:
Paypal address: mandy@rrauction.com
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Discover
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- PayPal
Buyer's Premium
A 20% buyer's premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% discount for those paying by check, cash, or money order.
Your bid is a contract
Placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed by RRAuction.
Payment methods accepted
Money Order, Cashier's Check, Personal Check, or Wire Transfer.
Payment for items won in auction 386 is due by Monday, June 4, unless prior arrangements have been made. Late payment may result in suspension of your bidding privileges.
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, or Discover are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangement: please contact Mandy Eaton-Casey.
Further descriptions
You can call us or email us if you'd like us to answer questions about these items.