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Here is a Wernher von Braun signed photo we have sold in the past:
Wernher von Braun Signed Photo With Apollo 11 Rocket in Background
Signed photo of preeminent rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, standing in front of the Apollo 11. A naturalized U.S. resident who emigrated from Germany after WWII, von Braun has been called the greatest rocket scientist in history, and was one of the men largely responsible for the United State’s post-war space dominance. Color photograph inscribed, “To Oscar Rosso with best wishes – Wernher von Braun.” 8″ x 10″ photo has stamp on verso (probably from NASA) identifying rocket. Slight yellowing to photo, otherwise fine. Sold for $749.
We also sold the following Wernher von Braun items:
Werner von Braun Letter Signed from 1964 — “…I am very busy helping put a man on the moon…” — With Steve Zarelli and JSA COAs
Wernher von Braun typed letter signed from 1964 with the ultimate declaration that von Braun would achieve five years later: “I am very busy helping put a man on the moon.” Dated 6 January 1964, von Braun writes to a undisclosed Board Chairman, in part, “I was delighted to hear that you enjoyed my speech at Ponte Vedra…Your hunting invitation sounds very intriguing. I am always interested in hunting and would like very much to be able to accept your wonderful offer. However, for the time being, I must ask for a rain check since I am very busy helping put a man on the moon…[signed] Wernher von Braun”. Letter measures 8″ x 10.5″. Light smudge to signature, folds and white-out over name. Writing at top in ballpoint. Overall very good condition with a bold signature. With COAs from both JSA and Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Sold for $23,100.
Apollo 11 Astronauts Signed Photo — Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Werner von Braun– With PSA/DNA COA
Apollo 11 signed photo display. The three astronauts depicted here each sign the white space below their photos: “Neil Atg”, “M Collins” and “Buzz Aldrin”. Plus, signed by “Werner von Braun”. With NASA insignia to the upper right and an image of the plaque left on the moon stating: “Here Men From The Planet Earth First Set Foot Upon The Moon July 1969, A.D. We Came In Peace For All Mankind”. Lithograph measures 14″ x 11″ and comes in a transparent protective sleeve. Toning to verso and creasing to corners, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $7,900.
Wernher von Braun Letter Signed from 1964 Describing the Launching of Explorer 1 — “…the birth of the Space Age…” — With PSA/DNA COA
Interesting typed letter signed by space architect Wernher von Braun from 1964 regarding the launch of Explorer I, the first U.S. satellite. Stamped 22 February 1964, von Braun writes as Director of the Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama to a member of the Junior Philatelic Americans. Letter on NASA stationery reads in part,
“There is such a story behind the launching of Explorer I, which you asked about. Our rocket team here at Huntsville…is understandably proud of our role in this milestone in space. In 1958 we were part of the U.S. Army at Redstone Arsenal, and I was Director of Development Operations Division for the Army Ballistic Missile Agency. We had enjoyed considerable success in the development of the Redstone and Jupiter missiles, when the Soviets launched Sputnik I, the first man-made earth satellite, that marks the birth of the Space Age.
The United Stated had underway Project Vanguard, designed to launch an earth satellite…The Vanguard launch vehicle was being designed and tested, but was not operational.
We at ABMA [Army Ballistic Missile Agency] were pretty far along in development of the Redstone, which had already earned the nickname of ‘Old Reliable.’ And besides that, we had placed two clusters of solid propellant rockets atop the Redstone to form the three-stage Jupiter C launch vehicle for testing re-entry of a nose cone into the earth’s atmosphere. We had fired a small-scale nose cone into space and had recovered it 3,000 miles down the Atlantic Missile Range. Then we knew that we could place a satellite into orbit simply by adding just one more solid-propellant rocket to our Jupiter C test vehicle.
About one month after Sputnik I we were given the go-ahead on this project. And within 87 days the 30.8-pound Explorer I was boosted by the Jupiter C to the path which it is still traveling around the earth…Six years later, on January 29, 1964, the Saturn I placed into orbit 37,700 pounds, dramatically demonstrating this advance in rocketry…Your collection of stamps will reflect many more milestones in the future as man advances into space…[signed] Wernher von Braun”.
Two page letter on two sheets measures 8″ x 10.5″, boldly signed by von Braun. Folds, light creasing, and one small spot of foxing at top edge. Overall in very good condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $4,300.
Wernher von Braun Signed Speech From 1959 — ”…within the next decade or two the old concept of air superiority will have been replaced by the new concept of space superiority…”
Rare speech signed by Wernher von Braun in 1959 as Director of Development Operations of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency. Dated 25 July 1959, von Braun delivered the speech to the Georgian American Legion, with content on the Jupiter missile that launched America’s space program in 1958, as well as on the burgeoning ”space exploration program”. Sold for $4,000.
Wernher Von Braun Alabama Rocket Center Photo Badge — Sold for $3,800.
Charlie Duke Signed 16” x 20” Photo of Wernher von Braun Standing Next to the Apollo Saturn V Rocket — ”…I think he knew more about rocketry than any person alive at the time!”
Charlie Duke signed 16” x 20” photo honoring Wernher von Braun, chief architect of the Saturn V rocket and the man most responsible for America’s dominance in the 20th century space race. On a photo of von Braun standing in front of the Saturn V rocket engines, Duke writes in full: ”Dr. Werner Von Braun was an impressive man. I met him while attending his monthly staff meeting at MSFC in Alabama. Stu Roosa and I were assigned to attend these meetings and report back to the astronaut office on the Saturn V progress. I was so impressed with his corporate and technical comprehension yet with a humble spirit. I think he knew more about rocketry than any person alive at the time. / Charlie Duke / Apollo 16 Moonwalker”. Duke’s inscription references NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), where the Apollo Saturn rockets were developed. Photo is inscribed by Duke in silver felt-tip. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,940.
Wernher von Braun signed first edition of ”MOON: Man’s Greatest Adventure”. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1970. Large coffee table book is profusely illustrated with photographs from the Apollo program, with text by von Braun, who inscribes the flyleaf to his longtime secretary: ”To Julie Kertes / who got us there! / With esteem, affection, and a tiny shot of fear – / Wernher von Braun / 23 February 1972”. Large book measures 12.5” x 15.75” and runs 267 pages, housed in original dust jacket. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $1,250.
FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Wernher von Braun signed photo that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).