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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.
Jack Swigert’s 14K Gold Robbins Medal Flown Aboard Apollo 13 — One of Only 2 for Each Astronaut
Jack Swigert’s personally owned Robbins medal struck in 14K gold, flown aboard Apollo 13 where he famously reported, “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” Unlike the silver Robbins medals which number over 400 for the Apollo 13 mission, this very scarce gold Robbins medal is one of only six for each of the three astronauts on the mission, with each astronaut being able to purchase up to two. Like the silver Robbins medals, the original gold medals taken on the space flight were melted down and re-cast with the new design, without the landing date and with Swigert’s name replacing Ken Mattingly. Medal depicts 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). Verso lists the crew members, space modules, and engraved dates of launch and return, as well as “14K r”. Unlike the silver medals, the gold medals were not serialized but it’s known that only six or less were produced. Gold medal measures 1.25” in diameter. In near fine condition. From the estate of Jack Swigert and with an LOA from his sister. Sold for $73,500.
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.
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.
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.
Extraordinarily rare Bible flown to the moon aboard Apollo 13. Complete King James microform Bible, Serial Number 13-010, originates from the Apollo Prayer League, formed with the dual goals of praying for the astronauts, and also of sending a Bible to the moon in the memory of Edward White, the astronaut who died in the Apollo 1 fire before he could fulfill that dream. Bible comes with two certificates of authenticity: one signed by the crew of Apollo 13 certifying that the Bible with serial number 13-010 flew to the moon; a second letter from the Apollo Prayer League is signed by both Commander James Lovell and also the Director of the Apollo Prayer League John M. Stout. Bible is beautifully framed in a custom presentation measuring 10.5” x 11.25”, accented with a pearl and garnet against red velvet and a gold cross. Miniaturized Bible measuring 1.5” square is centered in the presentation with ”HOLY BIBLE” at top. In beautiful, near fine condition with excellent supporting provenance. Sold for $62,500.
Jack Swigert’s Own Apollo 17 Flown Robbins Medal, Serial Number 41
Apollo 17 Robbins medal, serial number 41. Sterling silver medal commemorates Apollo 17 as the most recent lunar landing conducted by NASA to date. The mission launched 7 December 1972 and returned safely twelve days later. Pictorial obverse is cast with mission insignia, featuring stylized design elements of the U.S. flag and an eagle, alongside a bust in profile of Greek god Apollo. Figures are set against a detailed space ground featuring the moon and ringed planets. Scene is circumscribed by title, ”Apollo XVII / Cernan-Evans-Schmitt”. Reverse reads, ”Launch / Dec. 6, 1972 / Taurus-Littrow / Dec. 11, 1972 / Entry / Dec. 19, 1972”, circumscribed, ”America – Challenger / Apollo XVII The Beginning”. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an ”41” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. A superb Apollo 17 Robbins medal flown. Sold for $56,250.
Jack Swigert’s Own Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 179
Rare Apollo 11 Robbins medal, serial number 179. 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 returned, “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 “179” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “149” sticker on the bottom. One of the most expensive prices obtained for an Apollo 11 Robbins medal. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $42,000.
Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal — Owned by Buzz Aldrin
Scarce Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with serial number 257, 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 ”257” 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 by Buzz Aldrin to the previous owner Bill Tow upon the death of Bill’s father, John Tow, when he was 10 years old. John and his wife Barbara Tow were close to Buzz and Joan Aldrin as they were neighbors on the same military base. Medal is accompanied by two LOAs from Barbara Tow as well as a copy of envelopes and partial letter from Joan Aldrin to Barbara, confirming their relationship. Lot is also accompanied by a signed photo of Buzz Aldrin to Bill Tow, which Mr. Aldrin gave him with the Robbins medal. Sold for $37,813.
Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal — Owned by Buzz Aldrin
Scarce Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with serial number 378, 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 ”378” 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 by Buzz Aldrin to the previous owner Jack Tow upon the death of Jack’s father, John Tow, when he was a boy. John and his wife Barbara Tow were close to Buzz and Joan Aldrin as they were neighbors on the same military base. Medal is accompanied by two LOAs from Barbara Tow as well as a copy of envelopes and partial letter from Joan Aldrin to Barbara, confirming their relationship. Lot is also accompanied by a signed photo of Buzz Aldrin to Jack Tow, which Mr. Aldrin gave him with the Robbins medal. Sold for $37,500.
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.
Jack Swigert’s Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 217
Rare Apollo 11 Robbins medal, serial number 217. 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 ”217” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an ”217” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $34,375.
Jack Swigert’s 14K Gold Robbins Medal Flown Aboard Apollo 13 — One of Only 2 Given to Each Astronaut
Jack Swigert’s personally owned Robbins medal struck in 14K gold, flown aboard Apollo 13 where he famously reported, ”Houston, we’ve had a problem.” Unlike the silver Robbins medals which number over 400 for the Apollo 13 mission, this very scarce gold Robbins medal is one of only six given to the three astronauts on the mission, with each astronaut receiving two, intended for him and his wife. Like the silver Robbins medals, the original gold medals taken on the space flight were melted down and re-struck with the new design, without the landing date and with Swigert’s name replacing Ken Mattingly. Medal depicts 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). Verso lists the crew members, space modules, and engraved dates of launch and return, as well as ”14K r”. Unlike the silver medals, the gold medals were not serialized but it’s known that only six were produced. Gold medal measures 1.25” in diameter, housed in its original plastic box. In lustrous, near fine condition. From the estate of Jack Swigert and with an LOA from his sister. Update to description: Up to two gold Robbins medals were made available to each member of the flight crew for purchase, but not every astronaut bought two, so the rarity of this Apollo 13 gold Robbins medal might be scarcer than 1 of 6. Sold for $31,608.
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.
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 on 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 6” x 4.25” and certificate measures 9.5” x 11.5”. Handsomely framed in navy blue mat with wood and brass frame, measuring 16.75” x 19.25”. In stunning, near fine condition. Accompanied by an LOA from David Van Zile, Buzz Aldrin’s stepson. Sold for $27,225.
Apollo 11 Space-Flown U.S. Flag
American flag flown aboard the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon during that very first lunar landing on 20 July 1969. Flag is affixed to board with the auto-penned signatures of the Apollo 11 crew and the words: ”This flag traveled to the Moon on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing / July 20, 1969”. Flag measures 3.75” x 5.75” and board measures 8” x 10”. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Goldberg Auctions and Catherine Whipkey, whose husband Bill Whipkey worked at the Johnson Space Center. A scarce memento from the historic mission. Sold for $25,623.
“Steeds of Apollo” Oil on Canvas by Apollo XIII Mission Insignia Designer Lumen Martin Winter — Scarce Painting From 1981 Is Only “Steeds of Apollo” Original Artwork Apart From 1969 Mural
Stunning oil on canvas of “Steeds of Apollo” by Lumen Martin Winter, the Apollo XIII mission insignia designer whose artwork here of the galloping horses, racing towards the skies, is the only such depiction in painting apart from the original 1969 mural. This painting, signed and dated 1981 by Lumen Winter at lower right, was used for the limited edition lithographs signed by the Apollo XIII astronauts in 1981. Artwork remains in near fine condition, beautifully showcasing the galloping horses against a background of teal sky, opening to reveal the heavens. Sold for $25,200.
Apollo 11 Space-Flown Robbins Medal — From the Jack Swigert Estate
Robbins medal flown aboard Apollo 11, the mission that first put humans on the moon on 20 July 1969. Coin includes mission name and depicts 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”. Verso also has each astronaut’s last name and the ”178” serial number engraved. Coin measures 1”, made of sterling silver and housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with serial number sticker on the bottom. Condition on this Apollo 11 Robbins medal is a little worse than the first two mentioned above. From the Jack Swigert estate and with an LOA from his sister. Sold for $25,000.
Gold Robbins Medal #15F, Flown on Columbia STS-1 — Owned by Astronaut Shannon Lucid
Gold Robbins medal flown on Columbia flight STS-1, owned by astronaut Shannon Lucid, veteran of six space shuttle and two Mir missions, and the Chief Scientist of NASA in the early 2000s. 10K gold Robbins medal is marked 15F on rim, one of only 24 gold Robbins medals flown on the very first Space Shuttle mission. The 10K and Robbins hallmarks also appear on rim. Reverse of medal features the names of the astronauts along with “Launched / April 12, 1981 / Landed / April 14, 1981 / RW23 Edwards AFB”, and the front features the Columbia mission insignia in relief. Medal measures 1.5″ in diameter, housed in its original Robbins medal case. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Shannon Lucid. Sold for $24,150.
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.
Apollo 11 NASA “Final Lunar Surface Operations Plan” Book.
From the Introduction: “This final edition of the Lunar Surface Operations Plan defines equipment requirements, crew/equipment interfaces, and final flight planning and crew activities for lunar surface EVA operations during the first manned lunar landing mission. This plan delineates how the lunar surface operational and scientific objectives for the first manned lunar landing mission will be accomplished through pre-mission timelining and procedures definition. Although the primary concern of this plan is the lunar surface EVA operational aspects of the mission, interface relationships are presented to provide clarity and continuity to the overall mission plan.” Sold for $21,000.
“We Seven” Book, With 40 Signatures by 32 of America’s Astronauts Including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins, Ed White, Gus Grissom, Roger Chaffee, Deke Slayton, Etc. — With Zarelli COAs
Incredible collection of 40 signatures by the pioneers of the NASA space program, with 38 signatures within a first printing of “We Seven” and two additional signatures of Deke Slayton and Walter Cunningham signed on their business cards taped inside the book. The original Mercury 7 sign on their photo within the book, and the other men sign the front free endpaper. In alphabetical order, signatures include: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Alan L. Bean, Frank Borman, Vance Brand, Scott Carpenter (signs twice), Roger B. Chaffee, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad Jr., Gordon Cooper (signs twice), Walter Cunningham (signs twice), Donn Eisele, Joe Engle, Ron Evans, John Glenn (signs twice), Dick Gordon, Gus Grissom (signs twice), Joe Kerwin, Don Lind, James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, Bill Pogue, Wally Schirra (signs twice), Rusty Schweickart, Dave Scott, Alan B. Shepard Jr. (signs twice), Deke Slayton (signs twice), Tom Stafford, Paul Weitz, Ed White, Al Worden and John Young. This copy of “We Seven” is a first printing, published in New York by Simon & Schuster, 1962 in its original dust jacket. Blind embossed private library stamp to title page, showing ownership of Wallace A. Johnson, a NASA Apollo test pilot, who acquired the autographs. Dust jacket is worn, overall in good condition. Book itself shows only minor shelf wear, in very good plus condition. With two COAs from Steve Zarelli Space Authentication, one for the Mercury 7 signed photo page, and one for the signature page including signed business cards. Sold for $21,000.
Apollo 8 Flown Heat Shield Segment, Comprising a Charred Plug from the First Manned Mission to Orbit the Moon
Very rare heat shield segment flown on the historic Apollo mission, not only the first manned mission to leave Earth’s low orbit and summit to the moon, but also the first manned mission of the Saturn V rocket. Segment is a charred plug, here preserved in lucite on a wooden base, with a plaque reading “First Manned Lunar Orbital Flight / Apollo 8 / Dec. 21-27, 1968″. Measures 4″ x 5.5″ x 3.125”. Very good plus condition. Very rare, with only one other recent example found at auction. Sold for $19,020.
Apollo 12 Grumman “Apollo Operations Handbook – Lunar Module LM 6, Volume I” Book.
A thick (2.25″+) vintage manual, hundreds of pages, 8.5″ x 11″, three-hole punched, in a vintage U.S Government binder. It is dated “15 September 1969” on the title page with a part number of “LMA790-3-LM 6”. This is a manual for the vehicle that would be known as Intrepid during the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission. It offers an incredible amount of detailed information on the spacecraft as well as its subsystems in the following major categories: “Guidance, Navigation, and Control”, “Main Propulsion”, “Reaction Control”, “Electrical Power”, “Environmental Control”, Communications”, “Explosive Devices”, “Instrumentation”, “Lighting”, and “Crew Personal Equipment”. There are literally dozens of illustrations and tables included; many are multi-page pullouts. Definitely the LM-6 “Bible” for the technically-minded space enthusiast. This is the first of these for Apollo 12 that Heritage has offered. Wear from use. Very good. Sold for $18,900.
Exceptionally Rare Neil Armstrong Signed Poster, Measuring 20.25” x 27.75” — With Steve Zarelli COA
Scarce Neil Armstrong signed poster entitled ”Man on the Moon”, the famous photograph taken by Armstrong showing Buzz Aldrin on the moon with Armstrong reflected in Aldrin’s visor. Armstrong boldly signs the poster in black marker, providing a stunning presentation measuring 20.25” x 27.75”. Poster is archivally paper backed, with creasing smoothed and indiscernible closed tear repaired at top. Very good plus condition. With a COA from Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Sold for $18,750.
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.
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 Crew-Signed Certificate, Also Signed by Richard Nixon — Very Rare Replica of the One Left on the Moon — With Steve Zarelli & University Archives COAs for All Signatures
Very rare certificate — a replica of the one left on the lunar surface by the Apollo 11 crew — signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and President Richard Nixon. Upon the certificate, which is signed next to the mens’ printed signatures, it reads, “Here Men From the Planet Earth First Set Foot Upon The Moon July 1969, A.D. We Came In Peace For All Mankind”. Visible portion of certificate measures 8″ x 6.5″, double matted to a size of 16.5″ x 15.5″. Near fine condition. With a COA from Steve Zarelli for all three Apollo 11 signatures, and a COA from University Archives for Richard Nixon’s signature. The only such Apollo 11 item signed by both the crew and President that we have seen. Sold for $15,000.
Exceptionally large and rare United States flag flown aboard Apollo 12, and included on the lunar module Intrepid when it landed on the Moon in November 1969. Flag measures 18” x 11.5”, one of the largest Apollo flown flags, affixed to presentation mat measuring 20” x 16”. Mat is signed by Apollo 12 Command Module Pilot Richard Gordon, above a note stating, ”Sailed With Yankee Clipper / And Intrepid to the Ocean of Storms / November 1969”. Mild show-through of glue on flag; overall, entire presentation is near fine. From the estate of Richard Gordon. Sold for $15,000.
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.
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned & Exceptionally Rare Apollo 15 Flown Robbins Medal — One of Just 127 Flown — From The Swigert Estate
Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, serial number 118. Extraordinarily rare medal is one of just 127 flown from a batch of 304 minted. Due to a misprint of the word “apennines” on reverse side, most (177) of the medals were sent back to the manufacturer and could not be redone before the spacecraft’s launch, leaving only the 127 with the correctly printed word to make the flight. Medal features mission insignia of a trio of left-facing flight symbols upon a stylized lunar surface ground. The astronauts’ surnames are inscribed to the border underneath and “Apollo 15” is inscribed at top center. Reverse features a motto, “‘Man’s Flight Through Life Is Sustained By The Power Of Knowledge'”, surrounding “Apollo 15 / Falcon / Endeavor” with dates engraved to fields under each. The name of the mission’s landing site on the moon “Hadley / Appennines” appears beside the middle item. At upper left is a winged propellor symbol. The rim is engraved “Sterling” and with the serial number. Measures nearly 1.5″ in diameter and weighs 20 grams or 0.75 ounces. Scratching to center symbol, else fine. With an LOA from the Swigert estate. Sold for $12,600.
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.
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.
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Space-Flown Apollo 12 Robbins Medal — Serial Number 171
Apollo 12 space-flown Robbins medal, serial number 171. Sterling silver medal was flown on board the spacecraft as one of just 262 flown. Mission insignia designed for Apollo 12 is a scene set in space, with the moon in the background and a clipper ship in the foreground, chosen in honor of the crew members’ background in the Navy. Four stars represent each of the astronauts, including the astronaut killed during training, Clifton Williams. Engraved upon the obverse, circumscribed, “Apollo XII / Conrad – Gordon – Bean”. Reverse is engraved, “Launched / November 14, 1969 / Landed / November 19, 1969 / Returned / November 24, 1969”, and then the serial number 171 with the Robbins sterling silver hallmarks. Minor tarnishing, else near fine. Comes in original case with “171” sticker affixed to verso, denoting serial number. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $8,400.
Sold for $7,496.
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.
Apollo 11 Crew Signed 10” x 8” Photo — With PSA/DNA COA
Apollo 11 crew signed 10” x 8” glossy photo. The three astronauts sign, ”To Vince Hurley — / With Best Wishes From Apollo 11 / Neil Armstrong / M Collins / Buzz Aldrin”. NASA number ”S-69-31739” is printed in red in the top margin. Minor creasing, else near fine. Signatures are still bold and very bright. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $7,361.
Exceptional Apollo 11 Crew Signed 10″ x 8″ NASA Photo of Armstrong & Aldrin on the Moon — Near Fine With Bold, Uninscribed Signatures — With Steve Zarelli COA
One of the best Apollo 11 crew signed lunar photos available, measuring 10″ x 8″ with bold signatures in black ink. Glossy photo showing Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface is signed by all three men, without inscription: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. NASA photo #69-H-1034 reads on verso, “Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., deploying solar wind experiment on lunar surface during the historic Apollo 11 mission. Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong is in foreground.” Photo is in near fine condition. With Steve Zarelli Space Authentication COA for all signatures. Sold for $7,350.
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.
Apollo 12 Flown U.S. Flag, Measuring 11.5” x 8″, Affixed to Presentation Mat Signed by Each of the Apollo 12 Crew Members: Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon & Alan Bean — From Richard Gordon Estate
Large American flag, measuring 11.5″ x 8″, flown to the moon aboard Apollo 12, and affixed to presentation mat signed by the entire Apollo 12 crew. Mat, measuring 16″ x 18″, is additionally dedicated by Command Module Pilot Richard Gordon: “Flown to the moon on Apollo XII! / Charles Conrad Jr. / Richard F. Gordon Jr. / Alan Bean”. Also affixed to mat is an Apollo 12 crew souvenir patch measuring 4″ in diameter, possibly flown. Light uniform toning to mat and mild show-through of glue on edges of cloth flag. Flag is bright and displays beautifully, overall in near fine condition. From Richard Gordon estate. Sold for $6,909.
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.
Impressive Neil Armstrong signed poster. The first man to walk on the moon signs ”Neil Armstrong / Apollo 11” in blue to the left edge of the poster, showing the complex interior of the Apollo 11 lunar module. Included in the lot is a snapshot of Armstrong signing the poster in 1978 at Clark Equipment Headquarters in Buchanan, Michigan. Poster measures 40” x 23.5”. Creasing to edges and a very small chip to the upper left corner repaired with tape, else near fine. An unusual piece signed by Armstrong. Sold for $5,630.
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.
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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 15 Flown American Flag — With Certificate Signed by the Apollo 15 Crew — With PSA/DNA COA
Apollo 15 flown American flag. The 6” x 4” flag is affixed to a certificate reading, ”This flag was flown aboard the first extended scientific exploration of the moon / Apollo 15 / July 26 – August 7, 1971”. Apollo 15 astronauts sign the certificate: ”Dave Scott”, ”Al Worden” and ”Jim Irwin”. Tape residue to flag and certificate, else very good. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $4,061.
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Fantastic photo signed by the two Apollo 16 moonwalkers: John Young and Charlie Duke. Photo shows Young standing next to the Lunar Rover on the moon, saluting the United States flag. He writes, ”John Young / 9th man on the Moon / Apollo 16 CDR”. His lunar partner then signs, ”Hey, John, This is perfect, you, the Rover, and the old flag. Come give me a big Navy salute. / Charlie Duke / Apollo 16 Moonwalker”. Both men sign in silver felt-tip, a dramatic presentation against the black sky. Satin-finish photo measures 10” x 8”. Near fine condition. With Steve Zarelli Space Authentication COA. Sold for $4,000.
United States flag flown to the moon on the Apollo 16 mission, affixed to the NASA certificate signed by all three crew-members: John Young, Charlie Duke, and Ken Mattingly. Certificate is also inscribed (likely by Mattingly) to the NASA engineer who received it: ”Don Holkan – Thanks for your part in making this possible”. Certificate reads at top, ”This flag was carried to the moon by the crew of Apollo 16”. Flag measures 6” x 4”, with certificate framed to a size of 18.5” x 15.5”. Uniform toning and spot of discoloration to flag, overall very good condition. Sold for $3,750.
Apollo 16 Flown Astronaut Rations — Sealed Packet of Cheese Crackers With Lunar Module Pilot Charles Duke’s Signed LOA
Lunar Module Pilot Charles Duke’s own space food ration in airtight packaging flown on the Apollo 16 mission. The lunar mission launched from Kennedy Space Center on 16 April 1972, commanded by John Young, Duke and Ken Mattingly. NASA over-packed lunch for its astronauts, and after an eleven-day expedition in space, they returned to Earth with leftovers including this intact 12-pack of cheddar cheese crackers. The Velcro tab used to secure the package in the weightless environment of space is still affixed to the upper right. A label affixed to center identifies the snack and bears ID number “5083”. A typed letter of provenance signed by Duke is included. Dated 11 December 2004, it reads in part: “…By this letter, I certify that the Apollo food bag containing ‘Cheddar Cheese Crackers’ with ID number 5083 with a ‘Blue’ Velcro tab was flown to the moon aboard the Apollo Command Module ‘Casper’…Each meal usually consisted of four or five bags that included a drink, a soup, an entree, a vegetable, and a dessert. One crewman would prepare the meals for consumption…While the Apollo food did not look very appetizing, I actually found it tasty and certainly nutritious. The portions were more than ample so all the food was not consumed. This is one of the bags that were not consumed. This food bag has been a part of my personal space collection since we returned from our mission on April 27, 1972…” The Apollo 16 mission included the collection of rock samples from the moon’s Descartes Highlands. Evidence of rock formed by impact rather than volcano surprised scientists, providing new insight into the history of our closest celestial neighbor. Package measures 7″ x 3.5″, in fine condition. Sold for $3,702.
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Buzz Aldrin Signed “Life” Magazine — Uninscribed — With Steve Zarelli COA
Buzz Aldrin signed “Life” magazine, with his huge, bold signature extending across his image from a photo taken on the moon. Special edition titled “To the Moon and Back” was published shortly after the Apollo 11 mission, with time-capsule photos and stories. Magazine measures 10.375″ x 13.75″. Near fine condition. With Steve Zarelli Space Authentication COA. Sold for $1,400.
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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.
Red Number Photo of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Foot on the Moon — Printed on ”A Kodak Paper”
Red number Apollo 11 NASA photo showing human spacecraft – the foot of the Lunar Module – planted upon the lunar surface. Printed on fiber-based paper with ”A Kodak Paper” watermark on verso. Image number AS11-40-5858. Chromogenic glossy print measures 10” x 8”. Very minor corner wear, else near fine. Sold for $1,000.
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