RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Four items pertaining to the Apollo 1 disaster, including a letter and three condolence cards. The letter is from William A. Drewes of the Astronaut O

Fabulous 9.5 x 8 photo of Borman’s iconic photo taken during Apollo 8, signed in silver ink, “And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with goodnight,

Printed poem flown on the Apollo 9 mission. The untitled poem by John Evelyn is printed on a 4 x 3 sheet of parchment-type paper. Poem reads, “There i

Official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module ‘Spider’ as seen from the Command Module, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Jim M

Unbound Apollo 10 flight plan manual entitled “Final Apollo 10 Flight Plan, AS-505/CSM-106/LM-4,” 248 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, April 17, 1969, signed on t

The First Lunar Landing booklet, 9 x 12, 25 pages, signed on the first page in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, in black felt tip by Michael Collins,

Fantastic vintage official color glossy 9.5 x 7 NASA photo of the crew in their white spacesuits, signed and inscribed during the period (circa 1969–1

Signed book: Moon: Man’s Greatest Adventure. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 12.5 x 15.5, 267 pages. Signed on the title page i

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with mild toning to rev

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To ‘Roy-Boy,’ with Best of Luck—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on a blue 7.25 x 10.5 sheet of embossed Eastern Airli

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Kevin Dooley—Best Wishes—Neil

Exceptionally desirable personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Armstrong, “Neil A. Armstrong,” payable to Lorian Trust for $2500, June 30,

Fantastic color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “We came in peace, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In v

Brad-bound Handbook of Lunar Soils, Part I: Apollo 11–15 handbook, 8.5 x 11, dated July 1983, 421 pages. Introduction states “The purpose of this hand

A diploma from Gustavus Adolphus College awarding Aldrin an honorary doctorate, one page, 8 x 6, May 28, 1967. In part: “The Board of Directors of Gus

A diploma from Montclair State College awarding Aldrin an honorary doctorate, one page, 11 x 8.5, September 6, 1969. In part: “Montclair State College

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in black felt tip, “Michael Collins

Limited edition replica Apollo 12 flight plan, numbered 50/50, 8.25 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Richard Gordon, CMP.” The b

Limited edition replica Apollo 12 Launch Operations Checklist, numbered 46/50, 6 x 8, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Replica of the ori

Collection of four pages of lunar charts, ranging in size from 26 x 24 to 39 x 27.5, including: an Apollo 13 first edition LM Ascent Monitoring Chart;

Fantastic flown fabric American flag carried to the moon on Apollo 15, 5.75 x 4, affixed to a 9.25 x 11.25 presentation certificate signed in black fe

Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, numbered 4 of 400, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by cre

Two covers: an Apollo 15 launch day postal cover with a cachet of the mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, James McDivitt, and Al

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, “‘….We leave as we came, and God

Gorgeous color glossy 15 x 12 photo of the classic ‘Earthrise,’ signed in gold ink by one moonwalker from each of the Apollo missions that achieved a

Lightweight glossy reproduction of an official NASA Lunar Earthside Chart, 17 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Tom Stafford, Richard Gordon, Fred Hai

Limited-edition color 28 x 20 lithograph titled ‘Lindbergh Arrives Over Paris,’ commemorating the 50th anniversary of his historic flight, numbered 53

Collection of seven pages of lunar charts, ranging in size from 34 x 10.5 to 41 x 13, including: a 1964 USAF Space Flight Simulator Instructor Chart;

Collection of seven pages of lunar charts, ranging in size from to 16.5 x 21 to 42 x 13.5, including: a 1962 Project Apollo Lunar Planning Chart; a 19

Launch director at Kennedy Space Center for the majority of the manned Apollo missions. Collection of five items, including: a large 22 x 17 chart lab

A wonderful display of three signed items and two associated artifacts: a flown limited edition postal cover carried on the Voyager’s around-the-world

Vintage collection of four original hand-inked three-panel Smilin’ Jack comic strips from early 1962, boldly drawn in pencil and ink on off-white arti

Attractive limited edition presentation of flown fragments from the six manned Mercury program spaceflights, numbered 24/30, displayed in a 7 x 4 x 1

A limited edition presentation containing a 1.5? long segment of film from Liberty Bell 7’s pilot observation camera, recovered from the Atlantic Ocea

Two mission-used artifacts from Liberty Bell 7: a limited edition presentation containing a flown 1.75? long segment of film from the pilot observatio

Flown eye test date card carried on board Gemini 5. Double-sided laminated card measures 1.5 x 2.5 and was for the “In-flight Visual Acuity Experiment

Flown star chart carried on board the Gemini 5 mission. Chart measures approximately 9.75? in diameter and is labeled, “CF55062-I Serial No. 54.” All

Flown double-sided flight plan update page carried on the Gemini 12 mission, 5 x 8, signed in black felt tip, “James Lovell, Gemini 12, CDR.” The page

Jim McDivitt’s star chart used for Apollo 9 training, folded to a size of 11 x 9.5, labeled at the top: “Apollo Mercator Star Chart, Nov 1, 1968.” The

Flown Apollo 9 Robbins medal, approximately 1-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling sil

Flown embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch, 3.5? in diameter, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in green felt tip, “Jim McDivitt, Flown on Apol

A flown 1.5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem. Affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational

Historic flown sterling silver Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.25? diameter, with a raised early design on the face of the iconic Apollo 11 m

Flown Apollo 11 Beta-cloth patch, 3.5 x 3.5, signed and certified on the reverse by Buzz Aldrin in blue ink, “Flown to the moon aboard Apollo XI, Buzz

Flown sterling silver Apollo 13 Robbins medal, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face, approximately 1.25? in diameter, engraved on

Flown COAS Spare Light Bulb Assembly carried to the lunar surface on board the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon. Assembly measures 2 x 1.75, and consists

Flown embroidered Apollo 15 mission patch, 4? in diameter, carried to the moon in the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon, signed on the reverse in blue fel

Training checklist used in Lunar Module Simulator 2, labeled at the top, “S-Band Antenna Angles, Descent REFSMMAT,” 2.25 x 7.5, consisting of a data t

Star chart used for training Apollo 16 astronauts, 8.25? in diameter, depicting several constellations and their brightest stars. Overlaid with a spin

Checklist used during training in the Lunar Module Simulator LMS-2, 2.5 x 3.25, dated November 12, 1971, consisting of columns of numbers. A block of

Staple-bound Apollo-Soyuz Test Project flight plan, signed on the front cover in black ink and blue ballpoint by Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke S

Flown world weather map, used in the pre-launch briefing for Skylab I, and carried on board the mission. Color map measures 38 x 13.75, with “Skylab W

Available to US bidders only. Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket with Beta cloth on one side and gold foil on the other, 30 x 2.5 x 1, part number “

Available to US bidders only. Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket with Beta cloth on one side and gold foil on the other, 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.5, part numbe

Flown embroidered Space Shuttle Challenger STS-6 mission patch, 4.5? in diameter, affixed to a 10 x 8 certificate, reading: “This crew patch was flown

Collection of flown weather reports and maps used on board the Challenger by Bob Overmyer during Shuttle mission 51-B. First, a three-page “L-O Latest

Circular Safecase Master Test gauge, serial no. Z81747, 6.25? in diameter, made by the Marsh Instrument Company. Gauge is calibrated from 0 to 6000, h

Limited edition presentation of six flown fragments representing historic steps in space exploration, numbered 14/25, displayed in a 7 x 4 x 1 acrylic

A Positive Expulsion Tank fabricated from titanium with a helium pressurized Teflon bladder inside, measuring approximately 17? long and 9? in diamete

Pair of gloves for an Orlan EVA spacesuit, the left glove serial numbered [Cyrillic characters approximated] "rn-7K-11b-0350219" and the r...

Mercury Project Summary, 8 x 10.25, 444 pages, issued by NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center in October of 1963, and includes the results of the fourth ma

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Friendship 7 launch, signed in black felt tip, “’God Speed John Glenn,’ Friendship 7, 20 February, 1962, Scott

Uncommon color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Carpenter in his space suit posing in front of the Mercury Control Center, signed in black felt tip, “Scot

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cooper in his space suit sitting in an ejection seat, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Striking color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Faith 7 launch, signed in black felt tip, “Faith 7 Launch from Pad 14! 15 May 1963, Gordon Cooper, Pil

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Glenn in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. An attractive uninscribed example.

Original matte-finish 8 x 10 press photo of Schirra exiting the Mercury capsule after making six orbits of Earth, signed in black ink, “W. M. Schirra,

Official glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Shepard and Walter Williams monitoring Gordon Cooper’s Mercury flight, signed in black felt tip by Shepard. In fi

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Schirra in his blue flight suit, holding a camera and standing next to a Saturn 1B rocket model, signed in black fe

Apollo 8 Mission Analyzer Guidance and Navigation rotating circular cardstock chart made by Raytheon, measuring 9.5? in diameter, indicating each acti

Three color clipped book photos of the Apollo 9 mission, each signed by one of the mission’s astronauts: Dave Scott, James McDivitt, and Rusty Schweic

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 9 lunar module in space, signed in black felt tip, “The first flight of the lunar module! James A McDivi

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, State of California, Governor’s Office letterhead, September 26, 1977. Letter from Schweickart to Deke Slayton. In part: “I

Official color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of Stafford in his white space suit resting his hands on a globe of the moon, signed in blue fe

Complete set of five Lion Brothers Apollo 11 patches, featuring one mission patch measuring 3.5? in diameter with the Apollo 11 insignia, and four mis

Three original color pennants, ranging in size from 19.5? to 25? long. One celebrates Neil Armstrong’s home town of Wapakoneta, Ohio; one is from the

Unbound NASA manual titled, “Apollo Mission Techniques Missions F and G Lunar Orbit Activities Revision A, Volume I,” 8 x 10.5, dated May 7, 1969. Int

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin checking his footing as he descends the ladder of the lunar module, signed in silver ink, “The Eagle has Lan

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink. Photo also bears a first man on the moon postage stamp wit

Program for the Museum of Flying’s third annual salute to aviation, 8.5 x 11, two pages, held on September 20, 1996, at the Museum of Flying at the Sa

Dramatic color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo XI launch, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo XI Launch, Michael Collins, CMP, July 1969.” In ve

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke talking on his headset in the mission control center, signed in blue felt tip, “’We copy you down eagle’! Charlie Du

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing in their white space suits during training, signed in blue felt tip by Charles Conrad, Ri

Captivating color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bean making adjustments to the lunar module, signed in silver ink, “An island of refuge in an ocean of

Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Charles Conrad’s shadow on the lunar surface, matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, signed on the mount in black felt tip,

Original felt tip sketch of an American command module flying away on a white 7.5 x 10.5 cardstock sheet, signed “Alan Bean, Apollo XII.” In fine cond

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 13 Saturn V rocket prior to launch, signed in black felt tip, “The magnificent Saturn V Rocket ready to

Gorgeous color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Earth, signed in gold ink, “Our view of home from the life boat ‘Aquarius,’ Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP.” In

Official color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 13 launch, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Kranz, Apollo 13 Launch, NASA, Mission

Signed book: Apollo 14: The Moon Book. USS New Orleans, 1971. Hardcover, 9 x 12.5. Signed and inscribed on the reverse of the first free end page, “Do

Gold ink signature, ”Alan Shepard,” on a dark gray 4 x 1.5 card. Matted with an image of Shepard holding the American flag on the lunar surface to an

Official glossy 9.75 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module from afar, prominently signed in black felt tip by Shepard. Reverse bears purple NAS

Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Irwin saluting the flag at the Apollo 15 Hadley–Apennine landing site, signed in black felt tip, “His love fr

A graphite pencil “X” made with a flown silver pencil carried on board the Apollo 15 mission. Mark is made on a 5.75 x 3.75 card, which reads, in part

Original Apollo 16 Lunar Rover Vehicle Stowage list, 11 x 8.5, unbound, 13 pages, issued by NASA on January 21, 1972. In fine condition.

Choice color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Location location location, Charlie Duke

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Mattingly posing in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a small crease to right

Staple-bound Apollo 17 flight plan manual entitled “Apollo 17, Final Flight Plan,” 571 pages, 8 x 10.5, October 23, 1972. The plan provides general no

Apollo 17 press kit, 8.5 x 11, 23 pages, issued by TRW Systems Group, and bound with a single staple to the top left corner. Contents include fact she

Color semi-glossy 13.75 x 10.75 photo of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, affixed to a 20 x 16 mount, signed on the mount in bl