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Sell or Auction Your 50 Years of X-Planes Photo Signed by 16 Test Pilots for up to Nearly $5,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

ByNate D Sanders January 3, 2021January 4, 2021

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FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your 50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

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Below is a recent realized price for a 50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

50 Years of X-Planes Photo Signed by 16 Test Pilots. Sold for Nearly $5,000.

Consign your 50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Send a description and images of your 50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots to us at [email protected].

Nate D. Sanders Auctions has sold the following space memorabilia:

Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon — Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins

United States flag flown to the moon on Apollo 11 during the historic 1969 mission. Flag is mounted to an official NASA certificate reading: ”This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969.” Certificate is signed ”Neil Armstrong”, ”Michael Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin” in felt tip and has the Apollo 11 crew emblem near the center. Printed along the bottom edge are the first words by Neil Armstrong after stepping upon the moon: ”One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. The silk United States flag measures 6” x 4”, mounted to the NASA certificate, which measures 10” x 12”. Some show through of adhesive to flag corners and light toning to certificate, else near fine. Sold for $63,195.

50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots
Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon. Click image to enlarge.

Apollo 11 Space-Flown Flag — Affixed to a NASA Certificate Signed by Each of the Apollo 11 Crew Members: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin — Very Scarce

American flag flown aboard the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Printed 4” x 6” fabric flag accompanied the astronauts on Apollo 11 in their successful landing on the moon that historic 20 July 1969 day. Flag is affixed to an official NASA certificate with the Apollo 11 insignia and reading: ”This flag traveled to the moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969”. Hand-signed in felt pen, ”Neil Armstrong”, ”Michael Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin”. Certificate measures 9.5” x 11.5” and is framed to an overall size of 15” x 17”. Some minor show-through of glue from verso of flag in four spots and minor toning to certificate, else near fine. A scarce memento from the historic mission. Sold for $47,652.

50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots
Apollo 11 Space-Flown Flag — Affixed to a NASA Certificate With Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin & Neil Armstrong Autographs. Click to enlarge.

Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal — Serial Number 60, Given to the Consignor by Buzz Aldrin

Scarce Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with a low serial number of 60, owned by Buzz Aldrin. Front of coin has ”Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ”60” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.125”, made of sterling silver. In very good condition. This Robbins medal was given directly to the consignor by Buzz Aldrin in 1969. Sold for $34,375.

50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots
Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal. Click to enlarge.

Very Scarce Collection of Four Jack Swigert Flown Apollo 13 Space Suit Patches

Exceptionally rare collection of Jack Swigert’s Apollo 13 flown spacesuit beta cloth patches. The crew endured incredible circumstances after launching 11 April 1970, when two days later, they were forced into an emergency turn-around before ever reaching the moon. Fortunately the astronauts expertly improvised a repair to the spacecraft and narrowly escaped disaster, ultimately returning safely to Earth. Beta cloth patches were designed from a material made of fireproof material woven from Teflon fibers. NASA spacesuits each featured four beta cloth patches, including a name tag, the NASA logo, mission insignia, and an American flag. All four of Swigert’s patches are intact and housed in sheaths of plastic for protection in the following order: the first depicts his last name, measuring 5” x 2”, the second depicts the traditional NASA logo, measuring 5” x 4.25”, the third, the Apollo 13 mission insignia including 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”), measuring 4” x 4”, and the fourth, an American flag measuring 7.25” x 5.25”. Patches have some toning, particularly to edges, and a fold running vertically through American flag, though each could be removed from plastic and nicely framed. With an LOA from Swigert’s sister. Sold for $27,500.

50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots
Very Scarce Collection of Four Jack Swigert Flown Apollo 13 Space Suit Patches. Click to enlarge.
50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots
LOA for Very Scarce Collection of Four Jack Swigert Flown Apollo 13 Space Suit Patches. Click to enlarge.

Buzz Aldrin’s A6L Spacesuit Glove — Worn by Aldrin in 1968 During Training for the Apollo 11 Mission

Buzz Aldrin’s A6L spacesuit glove, worn by Aldrin in 1968 during training for the Apollo 11 mission. Made by International Latex Corp., the A6L spacesuit modified the existing A5L suit by adding an integrated thermal and micrometeroid cover layer. After the Apollo I fire, the A6L was further improved with fire-resistant capability, becoming the A7L which the astronauts wore during the Apollo missions.

Blue and black glove has an integrated label sewn into the glove specifying ”E. ALDRIN” for size, with the date of ”4/68”. ”NASA” is typed above the ILC manufacturer’s name. Other information, such as Serial, Model and Contract Numbers are also typed in, with the Item line reading ”SPEC. CP 2001 / GLOVE ASSEMBLY / PRESSURE PGA LEFT / A6L-103000-09”. A brown velcro and metal strap at the base of the fingers allows for size adjustment. Glove stands on its hard base, designed to screw into the adjoining portion of the spacesuit. Measures 9” tall x 4.5” wide. A few loose strings and some wear to to the material covering the fingers, but overall in very good plus condition, excellent for display. Sold for $17,840.

50 Years of X-Planes photo signed by 16 test pilots
Buzz Aldrin’s A6L Spacesuit Glove — Worn by Aldrin in 1968 During Training for the Apollo 11 Mission. Click to enlarge.

Excellent 18” x 8.25” Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs On a Gorgeous National Geographic Photo — Signed By All 7 of the Astronauts — For a National Geographic Story in 1960

Mercury seven astronauts autographs on a photo. NASA’s original 7-member crew poses here at the Space Task Group offices at Langley Field in Virginia in January of 1960. Photo was commissioned by the National Geographic Society and features a copyright beneath photo, as well as a National Geographic stamp to verso. Signatures from left to right include: ”John Glenn, Jr.”, ”Deke Slayton”, ”Scott Carpenter”, ”Gus Grissom”, ”Wally Schirra”, ”Alan B. Shepard, Jr.” and ”Gordon Cooper”, in black and blue ink. Photo measures 18” x 8.25” and is matted to an overall size of 21” x 11.75”. Very minor foxing to edge of mat, else fine condition. With provenance from Dean Conger, a National Geographic photographer who took this photo.  Excellent set of Mercury seven astronauts autographs. Sold for $5,600.

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Original Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs Next to Their Photos — John Glenn, Virgil Grissom, Alan Shepard, Leroy Cooper, M. Scott Carpenter, Walter Schirra & Donald K. Slayton

Mercury seven astronauts autographs on a page, taken from ”The Project Mercury Astronauts,” featuring each astronaut’s photo. All seven of the original group selected by NASA sign beside their images: ”John H. Glenn, Jr.”, ”Virgil I Grissom”, ”Alan B. Shepard Jr.”, ”Leroy G. Cooper Jr.”, ”M. Scott Carpenter”, ”Walter M. Schirra Jr.” and ”Donald K. Slayton”. Page is excised from ”The Project Mercury Astronauts,” published by E.P. Dutton: New York: 1960. Measures 5.25” x 8”. Bottom and right edges are trimmed with slight irregularity. Miniscule hole to the bottom of the ”G” in Grissom. Inch-long shallow chip to the bottom edge with an ink halo surrounding Schirra’s signature, else fine.  Dark Mercury seven astronauts autographs.  Sold for $4,652.

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First Edition Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs in Their Book — Scarce

Rare and fantastic signed book, “The Astronauts: The Story of Project Mercury, America’s Man-in-Space Program” by Martin Caiden. First edition, second printing published in 1960. Volume is boldly signed and inscribed on front free endpaper: “To Edward Miller / With Best Wishes from / the Mercury Astronauts”. Signed by all Mercury 7 astronauts in ink: “Virgil S. Grissom”, “M. Scott Carpenter”, “Leroy G. Cooper Jr.”, “John A. Glenn, Jr.”, “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.”, “Alan B. Shepard” and “Donald K. Slayton”. Accompanied by original dustjacket. Black cloth boards show minor rubbing to corners and spine ends; interior is fine. 5.5″ x 8″ volume is in near fine condition.  Rare Mercury Seven astronauts autographs in their book.  Sold for $4,529.

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Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs on a Photo — Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard & Deke Slayton

The celebrated Mercury Seven astronauts autographs on a semi-matte photograph of themselves posing in front of their aircraft. Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Virgil Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton all sign as the first Americans in space. An inscription by an unknown hand dedicates the picture ”To Clark Boswell / with Best wishes”. Measures 10” x 8”. Cooper’s signature is faded; sunning and a minor crease. Very good condition.  Sold for $4,468.

Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs
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Original Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs on a Photo — Signed by All 7 Astronauts — From the Gus Grissom Collection

Mercury Seven astronauts autographs on a photo originally owned from Gus Grissom, obtained directly from his son. NASA’s original 7-member crew poses here with a Mercury Atlas model at the Langley Research Center for a photo shoot in 1959. Each of the distinguished group members sign the lower margin in blue and black ink: “Alan B Shepard Jr.”, Walter M. Schirra Jr.”, “John H. Glenn, Jr.”, “Virgil I. Grissom”, “M. Scott Carpenter”, “Donald K. Slayton” and “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr”. 10″ x 8″ photo has a matte finish. Top right corner is slightly bent, else fine condition. With a COA from Mark Grissom.  Sold for $4,153.

Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs
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Signatures of All Mercury 7 Astronauts on a Single Slip!

All of the original Mercury Seven astronauts autographs on a slip of paper in blue ink. The slip is inscribed by an unknown hand: ”Best wishes to Suzie / from the Mercury Astronauts”. Beneath, the autographs read: ”Leroy G. Cooper Jr / Walter M Schirra / John A Glenn, Jr / Virgil I. Grissom / Donald K. Slayton / M. Scott Carpenter / Alan B. Shepard Jr”. 2.75” x 3.75” slip comes mounted to a muted dark blue-green mat. Very good with uniform toning and light creasing. Beside the slip, an original newspaper photo from the 28 July 1961 issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is also mounted. It shows the 7 space heroes posing beside model spacecraft on their visit to that city. Framed neatly in brushed steel to an overall size of 11.75” x 10.25”. Crack to non-glare glass at the lower right corner, else near fine.  Sold for $2,772.

Mercury Seven Astronauts Autographs
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