Sell or Auction Your Lunar Orbiter I Silver Gelatin Print 11.5 x 4.25 Inches for up to Nearly $10,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Sell Your Lunar Orbiter I Silver Gelatin Print 11.5 x 4.25 Inches
The 1966 Lunar Orbiter 1 robotic spacecraft mission, part of NASA’s Lunar Orbiter program, was the first American spacecraft to orbit the Moon. It was designed primarily to photograph smooth areas of the lunar surface for selection and verification of safe landing sites for the Surveyor and Apollo missions. It was also equipped to collect selenodetic, radiation intensity, and micrometeoroid impact data.
Below is a recent realized price for a Lunar Orbiter I silver gelatin print 11.5 x 4.25 inches item. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:
Lunar Orbiter I Silver Gelatin Print 11.5 x 4.25 Inches. sold for nearly $10,000
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Earthrise is a photograph of Earth and some of the Moon’s surface that was taken from lunar orbit by astronaut William Anders on December 24, 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission. Nature photographer Galen Rowell described it as “the most influential environmental photograph ever taken”. Anders’ color image had been preceded by a crude black-and-white 1966 raster image taken by the Lunar Orbiter 1 robotic probe, the first American spacecraft to orbit the Moon.
Earthrise was taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission, the first crewed voyage to orbit the Moon. Before Anders found a suitable 70 mm color film, mission commander Frank Borman took a black-and-white photograph of the scene, with the Earth’s terminator touching the horizon. The land mass position and cloud patterns in this image are the same as those of the color photograph entitled Earthrise.
Beautiful Earthrise photo from Apollo 8, one of the most famous images of the Apollo missions. ”Red number” photo AS8-14-2383 is printed on fiber-based paper with ”A Kodak Paper” watermark on verso along with NASA press blurb. Chromogenic print is encapsulated by PSA as a Type 1 photo from 1968. Measures 10” x 8”, encapsulated to 13.25” x 9.75”. Near fine condition. Sold for $21,875.
Collection of 12 vintage NASA photos, all chromogenic prints on fiber-based ”A Kodak Paper”, and ten with the desirable ”red numbers” along margin. All photos measure 10” x 8” and include:
(1) Red number ”Earthrise” photo from Apollo 8 showing, for the first time, the view of Earth from the vantage point of the moon. NASA photo number AS8-14-2384. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(2) Apollo 11 photo showing Buzz Aldrin conducting the solar wind experiment on the lunar surface. NASA photo number AS11-40-5872. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper”, and 5872 stamp on verso.
(3) Red number photo of Ed White performing the very first EVA spacewalk during the Gemini 4 mission. NASA photo number S-65-30427. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(4) Red number photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts at Langley Air Force Base. NASA photo number S-61-1250. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(5) Red number photo of the Group 1 and 2 astronauts, with printed signatures as issued. NASA photo number S-63-1419. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(6) Photo of the Gemini 7 spacecraft rendezvousing with Gemini 6A. NASA photo S65-63168. Abrasion and small crease on right edge, else near fine. ”A Kodak Paper” and the number 63168 in pencil on verso.
(7) Red number photo from the Gemini 7 mission, showing the moon and clouds over the Western Pacific. NASA photo number S-65-63873. Small crease at upper right corner and mild abrasion to edges, else near fine. With ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(8) Red number photo of the western half of Australia from the Gemini 11 mission. NASA photo number S-66-54706. Light creasing and abrasion to right edge, very good condition. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(9) Red number photo of Earth from the Apollo 7 mission, possibly of the Everest mountain range. NASA photo number AS7-6-1720. Minute creasing, else near fine. With ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(10) Red number photo of Egypt’s Nile River delta from the Gemini 4 mission. NASA photo number S-65-34776. Light abrasions on margins, overall very good condition. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(11) Red number photo of the Middle East from the Gemini 7 mission, encompassing the Nile Delta, Suez Canal, Red Sea, Sinai Peninsula, Dead Sea, and Cyprus. NASA photo number S-65-63849. Near fine condition. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(12) Red number photo of the Middle East from the Gemini 11 mission, encompassing Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and Iraq. NASA photo number S-66-54893. Abrasion to right edge, else near fine. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
Lot also includes six additional later NASA photos, one of the Blue Marble, and three autopenned astronaut photos. Sold for $15,000.
Apollo 11 Red Number ”Visor” Photo Printed on ”A Kodak Paper”
One of the most desirable NASA photos, the red number ”Visor” photo, with ”A Kodak Paper” watermark on otherwise blank verso. Photo shows Buzz Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, with the reflection of Neil Armstrong in his visor, number AS11-40-5903. Chromogenic glossy fiber-based print measures 10” x 8”. Light handling wear, overall near fine. Sold for $12,500.
Buzz Aldrin (/ˈɔːldrɪn/; born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.; January 20, 1930) is an American former astronaut, engineer and fighter pilot. He made three spacewalks as pilot of the 1966 Gemini 12 mission, and, as Lunar Module Eagle pilot on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, he and mission commander Neil Armstrong were the first two people to land on the Moon. He is the last surviving crew member of Apollo 11.
A ”red number” Apollo 11 photo showing Buzz Aldrin descending the ladder of the Lunar Module Eagle onto the lunar surface, printed on fiber-based paper with ”A Kodak Paper” watermark on otherwise blank verso. Image number AS11-40-5868. Chromogenic glossy print is encapsulated by PSA as a Type 1 photo from 1969. Measures 10” x 8”, encapsulated to 13.25” x 9.75”. Near fine condition. Sold for $7,375.
Buzz Aldrin (/ˈɔːldrɪn/; born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.; January 20, 1930) is an American former astronaut, engineer and fighter pilot. He made three spacewalks as pilot of the 1966 Gemini 12 mission, and, as Lunar Module Eagle pilot on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, he and mission commander Neil Armstrong were the first two people to land on the Moon. He is the last surviving crew member of Apollo 11.
Iconic ”red number” Apollo 11 photo taken by Neil Armstrong, showing Buzz Aldrin next to the U.S. flag implanted into the lunar surface. Printed on fiber-based paper with ”A Kodak Paper” watermark on verso, the earliest of NASA photos from 1969. Chromogenic glossy print is image number AS11-40-5875, as shown in red at upper left. Measures 10” x 8”. Minor creasing and writing to verso, overall in near fine condition. Sold for $7,239.
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.
The Apollo 15 Hand Controller From Al Worden
As Al Worden, the Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot, puts it in the signed COA included with this hand controller, which is mounted on wood: “…this control stick cover, NASA serial number MSC 991-0001.12, was the hand controller I used during the flight of Apollo 15. The function of the hand controller was to adjust the attitude of the spacecraft during flight. For instance it was critical to the maneuver designed to withdraw the Lunar Module from the S-IVB stage of the launch vehicle once leaving earth orbit. This maneuver involved 180 degree rotation of the Command and Service Module to align with the Lunar Module in storage. It was also essential for the alignment of the spacecraft in the proper direction for any thrusting maneuver. This controller was essential to the success of Apollo 15 and has been in my possession since the flight.” In near fine condition. Sold for $72,556.
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.
Apollo 11 Space-Flown U.S. Flag — From the Collection of Buzz Aldrin
American flag flown aboard the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, from the collection of Buzz Aldrin. Flag is affixed to certificate reading: “This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969” along with the Apollo 11 mission insignia and the words “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”. Flag measures 5.5″ x 4″ and certificate measures 9.75″ x 11.75″. Handsomely framed in navy blue mat and black wood frame, measuring 16.25″ x 18.5″. In stunning, near fine condition. Accompanied by an LOA from David Van Zile, Buzz Aldrin’s stepson. Sold for $14,641.
Apollo 11 Crew Signed 20” x 16” Lithograph — Bold, Uninscribed Signatures by All Three
Apollo 11 crew signed lithograph measuring 20” x 16”, with bold, uninscribed autographs by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. Photograph shows Buzz Aldrin, as captured by Neil Armstrong, placing the lunar seismometer on the moon’s surface. With ”First Man on the Moon” stamp and postal cancellations dated 20 July 1969, the day of the moon landing, and 9 September 1969, the day the stamp was issued. Very minute foxing on margin and a small bit of edgewear, overall in very good to near fine condition. One of the largest, finest Apollo 11 crew signed photos available. Sold for $10,250.
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 11 Crew-Signed 10” x 8” Photo — Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin — Uninscribed
Apollo 11 crew-signed NASA photo. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin each sign their spacesuits, with no inscription: ”Neil Armstrong”, ”M Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin”. Semi-matte photo measures 10” x 8”. NASA backstamp on verso is printed above a short summary of Apollo 11. Very minor wear to bottom left corner and minor adhesive residue to verso, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $6,875.
Apollo 11 Crew-Signed 10” x 8” NASA Photo — Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin
Apollo 11 crew-signed NASA photo. Smiling astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins each sign their spacesuits: ”Neil Armstrong”, ”Best Wishes to the Coles – M Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin”. Semi-matte photo measures 10” x 8”. NASA backstamp on verso is printed above a short summary of Apollo 11. Minor creasing and pinhole to top edge. Album adhesive residue to verso. Very good. Sold for $5,407.
Neil Armstrong Signed 8” x 10” Photo — Uninscribed & Near Fine — With PSA/DNA COA
Neil Armstrong signed 8” x 10” photo. The first man to walk on the moon signs his spacesuit: ”Neil Armstrong” in blue felt tip. Verso bears NASA insignia and a small summary of Armstrong. Semi-matte photo is in near fine condition. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $5,118.
Model of the Apollo 11 Command Module signed by the crew: ”Neil Armstrong”, ”Michael Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin”. The model was reportedly signed first by Armstrong in the 1980’s, then by Aldrin and Collins at the 2009 Spacefest convention in San Diego, CA. Engraved plaque affixed to the front reads: ”First Men on The Moon / Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins / Apollo 11 July 16 1969 A.D. / A Winning Combination”. Lightweight, handcrafted model measures 8.75” in height. Wooden triangular base measures 4.75” across and 7.25” deep. Near fine. Sold for $4,468.
Buzz Aldrin Signed Model of Columbia, the Apollo 11 Command & Service Module
Buzz Aldrin signed model of the Apollo 11 command and service module Columbia, the “mother ship” that safely carried the astronauts in lunar orbit and transported them back to Earth. Model is a 1/48 scale replica of Columbia, boldly signed on the base by Aldrin in silver felt-tip. Measures approximately 9.75″ long, 4.5″ wide and 7.75″ tall. Near fine condition. Sold for $1,760.
The “First Selfie in Space” — Buzz Aldrin Vintage NASA 8″ x 10″ Photo From Gemini 12
Vintage NASA photo of Buzz Aldrin on Gemini 12, dubbed the “First Selfie in Space”. 8″ x 10″ chromogenic glossy photo bears red NASA photo number to margin, “S-66-62926”, printed on fiber-based paper with “A Kodak Paper” watermark on verso. Light bend at corner and tape on verso, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,180.
FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Lunar Orbiter I silver gelatin print 11.5 x 4.25 inches that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).