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Sell Your John Glenn Flown Signed 1957 Navy Jet Postal Envelope Cover
John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) was a United States Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space, and the first American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times in 1962. Following his retirement from NASA, he served from 1974 to 1999 as a Democratic United States Senator from Ohio; in 1998, he flew into space again at age 77.
Below is a recent realized price for a John Glenn flown signed 1957 Navy jet postal envelope cover item. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
John Glenn Flown Signed 1957 Navy Jet Postal Envelope Cover. Sold for nearly $10,000.
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John Glenn’s In-Flight Instructions Used & Flown Aboard Mercury 6
One-of-kind piece of space history flown with John Glenn aboard the Mercury-Atlas 6 “Friendship 7” – the first manned orbit of the earth by an American astronaut. These in-flight photo instructions were used by Glenn aboard the 20 February 1962 mission and feature both a chronological flight plan with detailed astrological markers (“+7′ CASSIOPIA/COUNT STARTS” and “+23′ ORION & MOON/UV PHOTOS COUNT STARS”), as well as fixed geographical landmarks (“LAKE VICTORIA/KENYA NAIROBI” AND “CHRISTMAS ISLANDS”). All data on the instructions was personally used by Glenn to confirm the capsule’s flight path during its 4 hour and 55 minute mission, instructing Glenn at which point to take photos in flight. Instructions also include an in-flight check list that covers such tasks as “Chng Film-Color Filter Out” and “STOW & R. SEQ CHK CET”. The document was attached to a bobbin at each end, forming a scroll that Glenn was able to move back and forth with his thumb during the mission. The long and narrow document measures 4.75″ x 42.5″, its ends trimmed to fit into the bobbin slits. The in-flight instructions were given by Glenn to Frogman Richard “Dick” Dunham of UDT-21 (Underwater Demolition Team) as a thank you memento for his work with Mercury 6; a precursor to Navy Seals, the UDT both trained astronauts for egress from the space capsule into the ocean and retrieved the astronauts after splashdown. The flight plan was then given to U.S. Navy veteran Justin C. Pollard by Dunham, who became a mentor during Pollard’s time in the Navy Bud/S School, Class 240. The document’s historical significance was confirmed by the John Glenn Archives at Ohio State University Libraries. Light creasing and wear, otherwise near fine. Additional provenance includes: (1) LOA from Justin Pollard; (2) 1959 photo of Dunham and Glenn together (Dunham is the blond gentleman, 4th from left in back row) and (3) screen-capture photo of the Mercury 6 cockpit, scroll visible in center of photo, in front of John Glenn. Sold for $66,993.
Apollo 11 crew-signed ”type three” insurance cover, signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Apollo 11 was the first to produce insurance covers for the families of the astronauts, with three different types of which this is type three. Cover features the Apollo 11 mission insignia, postmark from Kennedy Space Center on 16 July 1969, the day of the launch, and an Apollo 8 six-cent stamp. The signatures of ”Michael Collins”, ”Neil Armstrong” and ”Buzz Aldrin” prominently appear in blue felt tip. Measures 6.5” x 3.75”. Near fine condition. Sold for $8,750.
Apollo 15 Crew-Signed Postal Cover Flown to The Moon — Carried on the Surface of the Moon in Lunar Module “Falcon” — With COA Also Signed by Astronauts
Postal cover flown aboard Apollo 15 to the moon, signed by all three astronauts who piloted the mission. The Apollo 15 mission ran from 26 July 1971 to 7 August 1971, and was the fourth NASA mission to land on the moon. Envelope was postmarked one day before the launch, stowed aboard the spacecraft in a sealed fireproof packet, and carried onto the surface of the moon in the lunar module Falcon. It returned to earth inside the command module Endeavour, and was postmarked a second time after splashdown on 7 August 1971 at the U.S. Navy Postal Station aboard the recovery ship U.S.S. Okinawa. Envelope features the red, white and blue seal of the Apollo 15 mission, with the signatures of astronauts Dave Scott, Al Worden and Jim Irwin, as well as three separate commemorative stamps. Also included is a notarized letter from 19 July 1983 signed and initialed by Scott, Worden and Irwin, certifying the cover. Limited edition envelope is numbered 137 out of 300 and measures 6.5″ x 3.5″. Letter measures 8.5″ x 11″. Small pin size ink stains to verso of the envelope, otherwise near fine. Sold for $4,800.
Apollo 11 crew-signed cover, with ”Man on the Moon” silver medal commemorating the 1969 moon landing. Cover is signed in blue felt-tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin next to the medal and below the postmark of 20 July 1969 from Cape Canaveral. Man on the Moon medal is number 03597, designated on verso. With COA from Steve Zarelli of Zarelli Space Authentication. Medal measures 1.5” in diameter and is made of 0.925 troy oz. silver. Housed in plastic folder. Some tarnishing to silver, else near fine condition. Sold for $3,781.
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Neil Armstrong Signed Cover Commemorating His First Steps on the Moon’s Surface
Neil Armstrong cover signed. The astronaut signs ”Neil Armstrong” to the Sarzin cover bearing the image of Armstrong making the first stride onto lunar soil. Text reads: ”Day One Year One / Man Walks Upon the Surface of the Moon.” Measures 6.5” x 3.75”. Discreetly addressed in bright blue ink, else near fine. Sold for $1,875.
Challenger First Day Cover Signed by Christa McAuliffe, Ronald McNair and Gregory Jarvis
First Day Cover signed by three crew members from the tragic STS-51-L Challenger Space Shuttle mission, which ended in disaster as the shuttle exploded shortly after takeoff. Cover features the signatures of ”Ronald E. McNair”, ”Greg Jarvis” and ”S. Christa McAuliffe”. Postmarked from Kennedy Space Center on 28 January 1986, the day of the launch. Measures 6.5”x 3.75”. Stamp on front and three stamps on verso by a ”Gunter Walter”, perhaps a previous owner, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,000.
Scarce Apollo 11 Space-Flown U.S. Flag — Affixed to a NASA Certificate Signed by Each of the Apollo 11 Crew Members: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin — With Steve Zarelli COA
American flag flown aboard the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, presented on a certificate signed by the Apollo 11 crew: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Official NASA certificate with the Apollo 11 insignia reads: “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”. Flag measures 6″ x 4″, affixed to certificate measuring 9.5″ x 11.5″ and 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. With Steve Zarelli COA. Sold for $89,220.
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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.
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.
John Glenn Signed Mercury 6 Mission Space Flown Dollar
John Glenn signed dollar bill flown in space on the Mercury 6 mission with signed mat. The single dollar bill is signed “J H Glenn, Jr.” in ink. Launched 20 February 1962, Mercury 6 was the first mission to put an American (Glenn) in orbit. Flown bill is mounted to a COA also signed “J H Glenn, Jr.” and “M. Scott Carpenter”. The text of the COA reads: “This CERTIFIES / the following U.S. currency / Serial No. A31941854B / accompanied Lt. Col. John H. Glenn / on the first manned orbital flight aboard Friendship 7 Feb. 20, 1962″. Bill measures 6.25″ x 2.5″. Stapled to COA with two staples near the bottom edge to an overall size of 11.25″ x 8.5”. An additional signature on the bill reads: “Terry Thompson”. Some abrasions to upper right of bill and creasing, else near fine. toning to the mat, else near fine. With JSA LOA and PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $17,600.
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