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RR Auction’s much-anticipated autumn Space Exploration & Aviation sale brings nearly 700 lots to auction that span our universe—from meteorites to spacecraft hardware to Apollo autographs, there is something for every space collector. Special highlights include an extraordinary, museum-quality ‘Moon Puzzle’ lunar meteorite, a preflight letter from Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin pondering their “message from the lunar surface,” many flown items directly from the astronauts themselves, and a lunar rock box scoop used by Aldrin and Armstrong during EVA training. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in October 2018.
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
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4316Apollo 11 SignaturesRR Auction
Desirable full set of crisp ink signatures, "Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11," "Buzz Aldrin," and "Michael Collins, Apollo XI,&qu...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
4317Apollo 11 Signed Insurance CoverRR Auction
Immensely desirable Apollo 11 ‘type 1' insurance cover with a color cachet of the moon landing, postmarked July 20, 1969, the moon landing date ...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
4318Apollo 11 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Sought-after official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew posing together in their white space suits against a lunar background, boldly
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
4320Apollo 11 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Uncommon official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 astronauts in front of the Lunar Module, signed in green felt tip by Neil Armstrong an
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
4321Apollo 11 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Superlative official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing outside the CM 'Columbia' aboard the USS Horne...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
4324Apollo 11 Signed PhotographsRR Auction
Fantastic matching set of three official color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of the Apollo 11 astronauts posing in their white space suits, individually sig
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
4325Apollo 11 Signed Postcard and ArtifactsRR Auction
Fantastic collection of items, highlighted by a vintage color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting the Apollo 11 crew leaving the Manned Spacecraft Operations
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
4326Apollo 11 Signed Recovery CoverRR Auction
Fantastic commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 reentry and descent, postmarked at Cape Canaveral on the recovery date of July 24,
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
4327Apollo 11 Signed Stamp BlockRR Auction
Spectacular sheet of ten 5¢ "NASA Local Post" Apollo 11 stamps depicting the Command Module, 5.5 x 4.25, boldly signed in the borders...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
4328Apollo 11 Slide CollectionRR Auction
Spectacular collection of 165 color 70mm positive transparencies of images taken during the Apollo 11 mission, predominately comprising lunar surface
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
4331Apollo 11: Aldrin and Collins Signed PrintsRR Auction
Desirable pairing of oversized limited edition 19 x 29 prints by Thomas Smith, done in the style of Paul Calle's famous Neil Armstrong portrait:...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
4332Neil Armstrong Handwritten NoteRR Auction
Important handwritten note by Armstrong at the conclusion of a letter sent to him, unsigned, one page, 6 x 9, stamp-dated March 2, 1970. Written by A.
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
4333Neil Armstrong Signed Apollo 11 Moon MapRR Auction
Brilliant vintage Hallwag color poster, 31.5 x 31.5, showing Hans Schwarzenbach's classic 1:5,000,000 scale depiction of the near side of the mo...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
4335Neil Armstrong Signed CoverRR Auction
Highly desirable FDC with a cachet honoring the 'Moon Stamp' released in 1969, signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. In fine condition.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
4337Neil Armstrong Signed Mission CardRR Auction
Uncommon Apollo 11 mission profile card, 3.5 x 6.25, signed in black ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. The card bears a German postmark of July 20, 1974, w
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
4338Neil Armstrong Signed PhotographRR Auction
Extremely desirable color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his flight suit against a lunar background, boldly signed in blue felt tip, “All th
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
4341Neil Armstrong Signed PhotographRR Auction
Choice official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in black felt tip. In very f
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
4342Neil Armstrong Signed PhotographRR Auction
Superb official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 commander in a formal half-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, "T...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
4343Neil Armstrong Signed Stamp BlockRR Auction
Appealing block of four ten-cent 'First Man on the Moon' postage stamps issued in 1969, 5 x 2.75, neatly signed in the wide left margin in b...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
4344Neil Armstrong Signed Stamp BlockRR Auction
Belgian souvenir postal sheet featuring a 20F stamp honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts, 3.75 x 5, neatly signed in crisp black ink by Neil Armstrong. A
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
4345Neil Armstrong Typed Letter SignedRR Auction
TLS, one page, 8 x 11, Cardwell International letterhead, April 19, 1982. Letter to noted space collector Rick Boos, in full: "Your letter was ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
4346Neil Armstrong Typed Letter SignedRR Auction
TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, April 1, 1970. Letter to Ken Browne, in full: "Thanks for your kind letter and invitation. It was nic...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
4348Michael Collins Signed PhotographRR Auction
Choice color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins in his white space suit against a lunar background, beautifully signed in blue felt tip. In very fin
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4349Michael Collins Signed PhotographRR Auction
Beautiful color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Earthrise viewed from lunar orbit prior to landing, nicely signed in silver ink, "Michael Collins,...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4350Michael Collins Signed PhotographRR Auction
Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 command module pilot, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Johnny, with best wish...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4351Michael Collins Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, "Michael Collins...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4352Michael Collins Signed PhotographRR Auction
Satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of the Apollo 11 command module pilot wearing his space suit, signed in black felt tip, "Michael Collins, Ap...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4353Michael Collins Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 11 lunar module rising above the moon with a crescent Earth in the distance, signed in blue felt tip, &...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4354Michael Collins Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Agena Target Vehicle during rendezvous with the Gemini spacecraft, signed in silver felt tip, "Michael Co...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4356First Flights Relic DisplayRR Auction
Extraordinary limited edition "First Flights" relic display, numbered 6/12, containing flown swatches from the Wright Flyer (first powered...
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
4357Lunar Module Sculpture PlaqueRR Auction
Small pewter model of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module 'Eagle,' set upon a wooden base with engraved plaque on the front: "Apollo 11, 'Th...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
4358Replica Apollo 11 Moon Rock DisplayRR Auction
Replica of a lunar volcanic basalt fragment recovered during the Apollo 11 mission, produced for a special American Institute of Aeronautics and Astro
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
4359Apollo 12 Group of (23) PhotographsRR Auction
Fantastic group lot of 23 original vintage color glossy NASA photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, with 20 images showing the Apollo 12 lunar module crew trainin
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
4360Apollo 12 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 12 crew in front of the Lunar Module, signed in blue felt tip, "Charles Conrad, Jr., Apollo XII,&...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4361Apollo 12 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Striking color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Saturn V rocket on the launch pad, signed in blue and black felt tip by Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, and
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4362Apollo 12 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color semi-glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing together in their white space suits in front of the lunar module, signed in blue felt t
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4363Apollo 12 Signed PhotographsRR Auction
Three color 8 x 10 photos of the individual members of the Apollo 12 crew: an official NASA lithograph of Charles Conrad in his white space suit, sign
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4364Alan Bean and Charles Conrad Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Apollo 12 moonwalkers Conrad and Bean inside a Lunar Module simulator, signed in blue felt tip, "Charles Con...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4365Alan Bean Signed 'Bootprint' PlaqueRR Auction
Unusual full-size plaster replica of an Apollo 12 lunar bootprint, measuring 13.5 x 4, displayed on a black wooden 16 x 20 plaque with lower portion f
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4366Alan Bean Signed PhotographRR Auction
Superb semi-glossy 24 x 20 photo of Charles Conrad examining the Surveyor 3 lander during the Apollo 12 mission, signed nicely against the dark backgr
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
4367Alan Bean Signed PhotographRR Auction
Brilliant color semi-glossy 24 x 20 photo of Bean carrying two sub packages of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) during the first A
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
4368Alan Bean Signed PhotographRR Auction
Attractive color semi-glossy 16 x 20 photo of an overhead view of the fiery launch of the Apollo 12 mission, signed in black felt tip, "Alan Be...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4369Alan Bean Signed PhotographRR Auction
Amazing color satin-finish 40 x 10 panoramic photo of the Apollo 12 landing site at the Ocean of Storms, showing Commander Charles Conrad working at t
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4370Charles Conrad Autograph Letter SignedRR Auction
ALS signed “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” one page, 7.75 x 10, April 5, 1976. Brief letter to Gordon, in full: "Many thanks for your letter of 19 March...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4371Charles Conrad's USN UniformRR Auction
United States Navy officer's working tunic personally-owned and -worn by Apollo 12 moonwalker Charles Conrad. The navy blue wool coat, presumed ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
4373Apollo 13 Flown PatchRR Auction
Flown embroidered "President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports" patch carried aboard the Command Module Odyssey during the Ap...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
4374Apollo 13 AP Wire TeletypeRR Auction
Historic Associated Press teletype from the night of the Apollo 13 explosion, April 13, 1970, one page, 8.5 x 24, including a report by aerospace writ
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4375Apollo 13 Flown SchematicRR Auction
Flown Apollo Lunar Module electrical interface schematic, 29 x 10.5, carried to the moon during the Apollo 13 mission, signed and flight-certified on
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
4376Apollo 13 LM Orbit Training Monitor ChartRR Auction
First edition Lunar Module Orbit Monitor Chart used in training for the Apollo 13 mission, folded and taped so as to form a 10-leaf booklet, measuring
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
4377Apollo 13 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Seldom-seen official color 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA lithograph of the revamped crew of Apollo 13, signed in black felt tip by James Lovell, Fred Haise
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
4378Apollo 13 Signed CoverRR Auction
Apollo 13 launch day cover with a cachet depicting the mission insignia, postmarked at Houston on April 11, 1970, and stamped "Launch," si...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4380Apollo 13 Signed PosterRR Auction
Limited edition color 18.25 x 22.75 print of an Alan Bean painting entitled 'Houston, We Have a Problem,' numbered 646/1000, showing a drama...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
4381James Lovell's Apollo 13 Franklin Mint MedallionRR Auction
Unflown Apollo 13 sterling silver medallion struck by the Franklin Mint, approximately 1.5? in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
4382Apollo 14 Geologic Maps of MoonRR Auction
Appealing pair of color Apollo 14 pre-mission geological maps of the Fra Mauro region of the moon by R. E. Eggleton and T. W. Offield, published by th
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
4383Apollo 14 Lunar Orbit Star ChartRR Auction
Standard lunar orbit star chart for the Apollo 14 mission, 16 x 8, dated September 22, 1970. The star chart includes the names of all Apollo navigatio
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
4385Apollo 14 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 14 crew posing in their white space suits in front of their mission insignia, signed in red felt t
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
4386Edgar Mitchell Signed Letter and PhotographRR Auction
Two items: an ALS signed “Ed Mitchell,” one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, May 18, 1970, in part: “Our launch date is not yet firm but the e
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4387Apollo 15 Geologic Maps of MoonRR Auction
Attractive pair of color Apollo 15 pre-mission geological maps of the Apennine-Hadley region of the moon by M. H. Karr, K. A. Howard, and Farouk El-Ba
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
4388Apollo 15 Roll of SIMBAY FilmRR Auction
Roll of direct negatives of the lunar surface taken by the panoramic camera in the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) Bay of the Apollo 15 CSM, in its
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
4389Apollo 15 Signed Beta ClothRR Auction
A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a color 3.25? diameter Apollo 15 mission emblem, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwi
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
4390Apollo 15 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Uncommon color 8.5 x 11 RCA promotional paperstock photo of the Apollo 15 crew posing in their white space suits with the lunar cover, signed in black
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
4391Apollo 15 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Scarce and sought-after official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 15 crew posing in their white space suits against a lunar surface and thei
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
4392Apollo 15 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Desirable official color glossy 8 x 10 black-numbered NASA photo of CMP Al Worden standing in his white space suit during preliminary tests, signed in
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4393Apollo 15 Unflown Robbins MedalRR Auction
Unflown Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5? diameter, with a raised design on the face of the Apollo 15 mission insignia. The reverse of the s
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
4394Jim Irwin Signed PhotographRR Auction
Extremely rare official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Irwin posing in his white space suit with a lunar globe, boldly signed in black felt tip. In f
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
4395Jim Irwin Signed PhotographRR Auction
Rare official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, "His Love From t...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
4396Dave Scott Signed PhotographRR Auction
Gorgeous original official glossy 10 x 8 NASA press photo of Dave Scott beside the LRV during an Apollo 15 EVA, signed in silver ink, "Dave Sco...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
4397Dave Scott Signed MapRR Auction
Attractive dual-sided color 19.75 x 9 equator map with overlapping Earth orbit transparency taped together on the reverse, signed on the front in blac
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4398Dave Scott Signed PhotographRR Auction
Official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the surface of the moon, signed in black felt tip, "Man mus...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
4403Apollo 16 Roll of SIMBAY FilmRR Auction
Roll of direct negatives of the lunar landscape taken by the panoramic camera in the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) Bay of the Apollo 16 CSM, in i
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
4404Apollo 16 Signed PamphletRR Auction
Unusual color RCA promotional pamphlet for the Apollo 16 mission, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by John Young and Ken Mattingl
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
4405Apollo 16 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Fantastic official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 16 prime crew posing together in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip, &q...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
4406Gene Cernan Signed PhotographRR Auction
Choice color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cernan holding the American flag on the lunar surface, prominently signed in blue felt tip, "Gene Cer...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
4407Charlie Duke Flown ArtifactRR Auction
Impressive framed display honoring the Apollo 16 mission highlighted by a lunar flown .75 x 1 swatch of safety netting carried to the surface of the m
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
4408Charlie Duke Signed PhotographRR Auction
Spectacular official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 16 vehicles on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip, "The...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
4409John Young Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Young in his white space suit with the Apollo 16 insignia in the background, crisply signed in black felt tip, &q...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
4410John Young Signed PhotographRR Auction
Exquisite official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Young posing in his white space suit with a lunar globe, boldly signed in black felt tip, "J...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
4411John Young Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young jumping while saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, "John Young, 9th ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
4412Apollo 17 Final Flight PlanRR Auction
Staple-bound Apollo 17 flight plan manual, entitled "Apollo 17 Final Flight Plan," 596 pages, 8 x 10.5, October 23, 1972. The manual is co...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4413Apollo 17RR Auction
Scarce commemorative 'lunar map' cover with a color cachet of the Apollo 17 mission insignia, postmarked with moon landing date of December ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
4414Apollo 17 Flown Lunar Surface ChecklistRR Auction
Flown double-sided checklist page carried to the lunar surface on board the Lunar Module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission, 8 x 5.5, marked as p
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
4415Apollo 17 Lunar Flown Cue CardRR Auction
Flown double-sided cue card carried to the lunar surface on board the Lunar Module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission, prominently signed and fli
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
4416Apollo 17 Lunar Flown Cue CardRR Auction
Flown double-sided pink cue card carried to the lunar surface on board the Lunar Module Challenger during the Apollo 17 mission, vertically signed and
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
4418Apollo 17 Signed PhotographRR Auction
Official color satin-finish 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 17 prime crew posing with the LRV outside Launch Complex 39, signed in blue felt tip, &q...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
4419Apollo 17 Unflown Robbins MedalRR Auction
Unflown sterling silver Apollo 17 Robbins medal, possibly a restrike, approximately 1.25? in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insign
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
4421Gene Cernan Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of a mighty Saturn rocket stationed on its mobile launcher platform, signed in black felt tip, "'The magni...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4422Gene Cernan Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 20 x 16 full-length photo of Cernan on the moon, sitting in the rover parked in front of the lunar module, signed in black felt tip
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4423Gene Cernan Signed PhotographRR Auction
Desirable official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Cernan in a formal half-length pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Johnny, wit...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4424Gene Cernan Signed PhotographRR Auction
Impressive color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Cernan with the American flag on the lunar surface, Earth seen in the distance, signed in the lower rig
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4425Gene Cernan Signed PhotographRR Auction
Excellent color satin-finish 19.5 x 15.5 full-length photo of Commander Gene Cernan standing on the surface of the moon between the American flag and
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
4426Gene Cernan Signed PhotographRR Auction
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cernan posing in his white space suit with a lunar globe, signed in blue felt tip, "Gene Cernan, Last man on...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00