Mercury 7: Multi Signed
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Offered here is the holy grail of Mercury 7 signed items. This 8" x 10" vintage photo has been signed by each of the Mercury 7 astronauts using their early signature types. As you can see from the scan, this photo has sustained some wear and tear from handling and storage over the years. It is however priced accordingly and should be noted that all of the signatures are very legible. This would represent a wonderful investment for the collector who needs an authentically hand signed Mercury 7 item but doesn't want to take out a second mortgage on the house in order to obtain it. . #Mercury 7 Signed
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Mercury 7 meeting with President John Kennedy and First Lady Jackie at the White House. John Glenn was not present that day. Notice Gordo Cooper sitting in the President's rocking chair. Hand signed by Wally Schirra & Scott Carpenter who have both added their mission designations. A most unique image. One per person - less than 6 available. #WS60 |
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A second image of Mercury 7 meeting with President John Kennedy and First Lady Jackie at the White House. John Glenn was not present that day. The President can be seen sitting in his rocking chair with pillow to ease his back pain resulting from WW2 injuries (PT-109). Hand signed by Wally Schirra & Scott Carpenter who have both added their mission designations. A most unique image. One per person - less than 6 available. #WS61 |
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This magnificent image of the Mercury 7 Monument is hand signed by Wally Schirra & Scott Carpenter who have each added their mission designations. The launch pad can be seen in background. One per person #WS62 |
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Index sized card size paper hand
signed by Alan Shepard and Wally Schirra. Inscribed to
Adam. Measures 3"x5". #Shepard/Schirra
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Scott Carpenter and Mercury
Artist, Cece Bibby overlooking Cece's Aurora 7 emblem as it's
being applied to Scott's capsule. Scott hand signs and
Cece hand signs and inscribes accordingly, "Giving Scott an art
lesson...5/62, Cece Bibby, Artist". Measures 10x8.
Very limited supply. #Carpenter/Bibby
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Special: Signed by Dee O'Hara AND Scott Carpenter Dee O'Hara & with Scott Carpenter shows Dee O'Hara his Astronaut's watch
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Special: Signed by both Cece Bibby AND Scott Carpenter !! "Scott's periscope view included his favorite song!"
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Project Mercury Stamps - Individually hand signed by the Mercury 7
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Each block of Project Mercury stamps shown here carries the authentic signature of one of the Mercury 7 Astronauts. Gus Grissom's signature is not in great contrast but is a large vintage (Virgil I. Grissom) autograph that extends diagonally across the lenght of that stamp block. In excellent condition overall. This set is a collection unto itself. Very nice....
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Hand Signed by the Mercury 7
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All of the Mercury 7 have hand signed this wildly entertaining ticket/program for a dinner/dance held on 4/23/62. The event was produced by the launch team in honor of John Glenn and his Friendship 7 orbital flight. Each signature is in vintage style. In addition, the reverse side is hand signed by John Glenn's wife, Annie. This piece of history is matted and framed (9.5x15.25) in an elegant black wood frame accented in a bronze color to match the mat. Also included is a first day cover with the 4c Project Mercury stamp and a cancellation date of Feb. 20, 1962 (Glenn's flight). Both items are sandwiched between two layers of UV glass so that both sides are each is visible.
I've seen some most interesting items, authentically hand signed by
the Mercury 7 but never anything quite like this. A terrific
piece that could easily be the centerpiece of one's space memorabilia
collection.
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Alan Shepard - Freedom 7
(see also, Apollo 14)
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A difficult to find
in this condition, vintage Mercury era NASA litho showing Alan Shepard
in a business suit. Boldly very neatly hand signed in black
sharpie "To Doris and Bill Hunter" Doris was a former Chief
Archivist for the Alabama Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville,
Alabama. Measures 8.5"x11" and as you can see is in
simply outstanding condition. #Shepard - Hunter ISP |
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Alan Shepard Mercury
Spacesuit glossy. Shepard has hand signed in bold black
sharpie. Measures 8" x 10". A very desirable image and
in pristine condition. #Shepard SP |
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This Space Shots card (#0027)
measuring 2.5"x3.5" shows the launch of Freedom 7 and is boldly hand
signed in silver paint pen by Alan Shepard. In pristine
condition. #Shepard/Mercury
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This Space Shots card (#0101)
measuring 2.5"x3.5" shows the launch of Freedom 7 and is boldly hand
signed in black sharpie by Alan Shepard. In pristine
condition. #Shepard/Mercury
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This first day of issue cover
honoring space fantasy stamps in Science Fiction literature is
cancelled twice on January 25, 1993 at Huntsville, AL. AND at The
Space and Rocket Center. It bears an Artmaster Space
Fantasy cachet. The signature is just beautifully signed in
blue ballpoint, "Alan Shepard". Very nice! Comes with a letter of authenticity from the family.of Doris Hunter who was a former Chief Archivist for the Alabama Space and Rocket Center.
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United States Manned Space Flight -
30th Anniversary - The Mercury Astronauts" This impressive poster print commemorates the 30th Anniversary of Manned Spaceflight. It measures 34"x22" and is in very good condition and suitable for framing though one could first add Scott Carpenter or John Glenn if desired. Shepard signs in bold blue sharpie as you can see clearly in the scan. A beautifully produced poster.
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President Kennedy Presents
Distinguished Service Medal To Alan Shepard This framed limited edition presentation was produced by the United States Historical Society. The image measures 8"x10" and the overall frame size is 11"x14". The image has been hand signed by Alan Shepard and is accompanied by a COA from the United States Historical Society. It is ready to hang in it's frame or at buyer's request, the image and mat may be shipped sans frame. Either way, a wonderful Alan Shepard autographed item fit for any serious space memorabilia collection.
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Alan Shepard - Freedom 7 Memorabilia
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Commemorating The First United States Manned Space Flight #MR-3 First Flight
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Alan Shepard - First Astronaut (1.75") pinback #M7MEM-1 |
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Dedication of Launch Complex 5/6 Commemoration Alan Shepard's First Space Flight (JSC 5/5/61, 7pgs) #M7MEM-3 |
Virgil "Gus" Grissom - Liberty Bell 7
(see also, Apollo 1)
all photographs measure 8x10 unless otherwise specified
Gus Grissom hand signed cover with provenance
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Gus Grissom hand signed MA-9
Launch Cover (flight of Gordon Cooper). Grissom signs as
Cap Com for MA-9 tracking station in Mexico. This cover is
also hand signed by that Station's Director. It is
cancelled on May 15, 1963 which was launch day for Faith 7.
Rare, with a beautiful signature and in outstanding condition.
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This event cover commemorates the
dedication of the Mercury 7 monument. The newspaper clipping
in the scan (copy included with cover) indicates that Wally Schirra
and Gus Grissom were the two Mercury astronaut representatives that
day. Gus has beautifully hand signed this cover in blue
ballpoint. It is cancelled at Cape Canaveral on November 1,
1964, the day of the dedication. Pristine and with wonderful
provenance that can't be beat.
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This 8x10 vintage NASA business suit litho has been 100% authentically hand signed by Gus Grissom. Please note: credit cards or paypal can not be accepted for this item. Cash, check or money order only. #GG-2 |
Gus Grissom - Liberty Bell 7 Memorabilia
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"Moment of Discovery" print with accompanying FLOWN "Sealing Tape" NEW
with hand signed COA from LB-7 Expedition Leader, Curt
Newport
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Offered here is a high quality print faithfully recreating the "Moment of Discovery" of Liberty Bell 7 after being lost at sea for 38 years. This was following it's splashdown and attempted recovery by USMC pilot James Lewis (autographs found on "Support" page) Never has so much controversy surrounded a mission as did Gus Grissom's Mercury - Liberty 7 flight. This print shows the scene with both historical and technical accuracy as the Magellan 725 Remotely Operated Vehicle first observed the sunken spacecraft during leader Curt Newport's amazing 1999 recovery expedition. Newport (see "Support" page) commissioned Boston artist Alfred Mira who produced the original of this image in oil. Curt Newport has hand signed each print as you can see in the scan. In addition however, for a small number of prints, Newport also included a piece of "Sealing Tape" actually recovered frome the sunken spacecraft during restoration. This FLOWN tape is nearly impossible to find today, except in small lucite displays produced with much smaller fragments, cut for resale. The small number of prints being offered here included the fully INTACT larger pieces of FLOWN "Sealing Tape", coming directly to Farthest Reaches from their source, Curt Newport in June, 2005. Each piece is substantial measuring approximately 1" x 2.5". As you can see, each print with FLOWN "Sealing Tape" comes with a letter of authenticity HAND SIGNED by Curt Newport AND a letter composed by Curt that summarizes the the history of the print, the flight and loss of the Liberty Bell and circumstances surrounding it's ultimate recovery. Only a very few of these are available so suggest you don't delay if interested because when they're gone....they're gone!
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Liberty Bell 7 Desktop Model
Authentically hand signed
by Curt Newport, Guenter Wendt & Jim Lewis
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This beautiful
1/48th scale desktop model of the Liberty Bell 7 is custom
produced for Farthest Reaches by model maker Nick Proach. The
image here simply doesn't do this model justice, though Nick's
reputation for quality is well known throughout the industry.
As nice as it
is, Farthest Reaches has not left well enough alone and has
taken this scale model to an even higher level. We have
arranged to have each model authentically hand signed on it's
powder blue base by:
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Curt Newport
- Responsible for it's recovery and author of the definitive
book on the subject, "Lost Spacecraft - Search For
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Guenter Wendt
- The Mercury Padleader and one of the LAST men to see and touch
Liberty Bell prior to it's lift-off on 3. Jim Lewis - Marine Pilot of Hunt Club 1, who lost a valiant struggle to prevent Liberty Bell from sinking to the bottom of the sea on that fateful day. Jim was the LAST man to have contact with the capsule before it disappeared from site in 16,000 feet of water until being found some 38 years later.
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MR-4 (Liberty Bell 7)
Umbilical Head Wire
These fragments are actual segments of electrical wire removed from the umbilical head that provided external power to Gus Grissom's Liberty Bell 7 just prior to it's historic liftoff on July 21, 1961. Each artifact measures between 3/4" - 7/8" long and is similar to the scan although color or exact size may vary. As you can see, the wire is presented in a transparent gel box so that it can be safely viewed or handled but can also be easily removed should you wish to do so. The signed letter of authenticity from Aerospace Writer, Lecturer, and Historian Rick Boos explains the purpose and role of the umbilical head to MR-4's most historic mission as well as the chain of ownership that lets you know you're getting an authentic piece of space program history.
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The Recovery of Liberty Bell 7
Authentically hand signed/inscribed by Curt Newport, Guenter Wendt & Jim Lewis
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Not only were Guenter Wendt & Jim Lewis a part of this grand adventure as it unfolded in 1961, but were onboard the MV Ocean Project as LB7 was raised some 38 years later.
Signatures and inscriptions read as follows:
Curt Newport
(Recovery Expedition Leader) signs & adds, "Found! 5/1/99"
Guenter Wendt
signs with "Padleader" &
adds, "Off to space! 7/21/61"
Jim Lewis
signs with "Pilot, Hunt Club 1" & adds "Claimed by the deep" Measures 8" x 10" edge to edge. The image itself is uncropped (full frame) and measures 6.25" x 9.5". This photo was custom produced by Farthest Reaches on high quality Agfa Prestige paper.
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John Glenn - Friendship 7
(see also, STS-95)
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John Glenn in spacesuit in this classic
pose. Boldly hand signed in black sharpie. Measures 8x10.
Pristine.
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John Glenn in flight during Friendship 7
mission. This is a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. Awesome image boldly hand signed by John Glenn.
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John Glenn helmet portrait beautifully hand signed in black sharpie on Kodak Picture Maker paper. Measures 8" x 10". #JG-300 |
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John Glenn in-flight image taken by the Friendship 7 onboard camera. This is a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. Measures 8" x 10". #JG-301 |
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John Glenn launch day "walkout" hand signed in black sharpie. This is a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. Measures 10" x 8". #JG-302 |
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John Glenn launch day "walkout" hand signed in black sharpie. This is a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. Measures 10" x 8". #JG-303 |
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Beautiful John Glenn portrait on a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. Measures 8" x 10.75". #JG-304 |
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Classic John Glenn portrait on a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. Measures 8" x 10.75". #JG-305 |
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John Glenn enters Friendship 7 on launch day. This is an official NASA Press Release photo. Measures 10" x 8". #JG-206 |
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John Glenn stands in front of Friendship 7 in this 8x10 hand signed photo. Boldly signed in black sharpie. Great candid portrait of Glenn. #JG-77 |
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Cover issued on 2nd anniversary of first lunar landing, cancelled on July 20, 1971 at Cape Canaveral. Note this being an airmail cover with 10 cent First Man On The Moon stamp. Beautifully hand signed by John Glenn using blue sharpie. Very nice!! #JG-207 |
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This is an awesome and most unique cover. It is a first day of issue for the Project Mercury Stamp, cancelled Cape Canaveral on 2/20/62 (Mercury launch day) with an Art Craft Cachet honoring Glenn. Additionally, it has been includes a cachet honoring Glenn's return to orbit in STS-95 with cancellation at Mission Control Station, Houston on 10/29/98 (that mission's launch date). This cover has been boldly signed by John Glenn in blue sharpie. This is the first of this specific cover I've seen or handled. Exceptionally nice..... #JG-200 |
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Vintage style signature on Project Mercury First Day Cover, cancelled 2/20/62 at Cape Canaveral. #JG-20 |
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Exceptionally cool vintage Popsicle Space Trading Card #38 showing John Glenn suiting up. This one is hand signed in bold black sharpie by John Glenn. A bit worn out but seldom seen and brings back some real fond memories for us baby boomers!! #JG-19 |
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John Glenn hand signs this SpaceShots card #0001 of the Astronauts Memorial. In pristine condition. Measures 2.5" x 3.5". #Glenn SpaceShots
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John Glenn hand signs this SpaceShots card #0086 showing a Mercury Capsule on the launch pad. This personalized card is in pristine condition. Measures 2.5" x 3.5". #Glenn SpaceShots
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John Glenn hand signs this Desert Strom Pro Set high quality trading card #104 in bold black sharpie. Measures 2.5" x 3.5". #Glenn Desert Storm
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John Glenn hand signs this Desert Storm Pro Set high quality trading card #103 in bold black sharpie. Measures 2.5" x 3.5". #Glenn Desert Storm
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Classic space suit image of John Glenn boldly hand signed in black sharpie. Measures 8x10. Pristine #JG-1 |
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Vintage NASA business suit litho ISP #JG-2 |
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Post Friendship 7 splashdown ISP #JG-3 |
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Hand signed 5.5" x 3.5" index card
Note: Carla, Cindy, Amanda, Patricia, Travis, Tracy, Dan, Rhonda,
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Inscribed business suit photo Note: bumped lower
left corner but nowhere near signature or image. #JG-6 |
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John Glenn with Friendship 7. Measures 8x10 #JG-7 |
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Inscribed on a limited edition
(1/1000) art print of U.S.S. New Mexico (8x10) Beautiful bold signature. #JG-9 |
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John Glenn with wife Annie during Coco Beach Parade post MA-6 flight. This is also signed by Annie Glenn. This is a latter day official NASA Press Release photo #JG-10 |
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John Glenn portrait on a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. Measures 8" x 10.75". #JG-11 |
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MA-6 training #JG-12 |
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John Glenn suiting up on launch day. This is a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. . #JG-13 |
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John Glenn suiting up on launch day. This is a latter day official NASA Press Release photo. #JG-18 |
John Glenn - Friendship 7 Memorabilia
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Space
Task Group, Friendship 7 , February 20, 1962. A vintage 40 page NASA
release with a descriptive summary #JG-Task Group* |
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Glenn - Welcome Back (1.75") vintage pinback #JG-13 |
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This rare vintage promotional toy from the late 50s, was produced for Purolator by Jerome Lemelson, (click here for his bio) a man who is considered by many to be the most prolific inventor of the 20th century. It was given away as an incentive to anyone purchasing a Purolator Oil Filter. It's the only one I've ever come across and includes the instructions for inflating and repairing this impossible to find toy.
This pays homage to the flight of
Friendship 7 and you can actually see John Glen through the capsule
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Results Of The First United States Manned Orbital Space Flight –
Feb. 20, 1962 This is the quintessential summary of the Mercury mission of John Glenn. In outstanding condition. #JG-15* |
Scott Carpenter - Aurora 7
Celebrating The
50th Anniversary of Aurora 7 with
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Signed and
numbered
patches #1-62 with patch & COA
signed by Scott Carpenter
#SC-Patch-Signed
$175
$12 USPS Insured Priority mail
w/insurance and delivery confirmation
International Shipping [to most
locations]:
First Class International w/certificate
of mailing - US$10
Priority Mail International
w/certificate of mailing - US$20
Express Mail International w/full
insurance - US$35
Numbered patches #63-300
*** Farthest Reaches will not be held responsible for loss or damage of
items that are sent uninsured
Please remember that these patches will be shipped during the summer of
2011. We will post when the shipping begins.
with COA from FarthestReaches
#SC-Patch-Unsigned
$15
$5 USPS First Class Mail
International Shipping [to most locations]:
First Class International w/certificate of mailing - US$10
Priority Mail International w/certificate of mailing - US$20
Express Mail International w/full insurance - US$35NEW
all photographs measure 8x10 unless otherwise specified
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This scene from the well documented
first press conference where the Mercury 7 were first introduced is
hand signed by Astronaut Scott Carpenter who adds the date and
"Mercury Astronaut". Measures 10x8. #SC38 |
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Classic Portrait hand
signed by Scott Carpenter. Measures 8x10 #SC-1 |
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Beautiful Aurora 7
launch image hand signed by Scott Carpenter with mission information and
date added. Measures 8x10 #SC-39 |
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Aurora 7 walkout just
pre-launch hand signed by Scott Carpenter with mission information and
date added. Measures 8x10 #SC-40 |
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Smiling Scott during
suit-up. Hand signed in black sharpie. Measures 8x10. #SC-2 |
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Suited up, Aurora 7
Astronaut Scott Carpenter relaxing on couch. Hand signed by Scott
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Unusual image inside
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Suited up, Aurora 7
Astronaut Scott Carpenter being loaded into capsule on launch day.
Hand signed by Scott Carpenter with mission information and launch date
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A beautiful shot of Scott Carpenter being hoisted into the recovery helicopter following splashdown of Aurora 7. This image hand signed by Scott and includes, "Aurora 7". Very striking and dramatic.... #SC-94 |
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Space Shots
card #0015 hand signed by Scott Carpenter in black sharpie |
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Space Shots
card #0086 hand signed by Scott Carpenter in metallic gold paint pen |
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Glossy publicity photo (6.5x10) |
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Early vintage NASA issued litho in beautiful condition. Hand signed by Scott Carpenter. Measures 8x10 #SC-92 |
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Early vintage NASA issued glossy shows loading into capsule on launch day. Mission information and date added. Hand signed by Scott Carpenter. Please note some edge staining - top left on white border that does not effect image. #SC-86 |
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10th Anniversary Cover honoring Scott Carpenter and his
Aurora 7 mission. Hand signed by Scott in ballpoint.
Cancelled Houston on May 24, 1972. #SC-96 |
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Houston Officially Welcomes All Sever Astronauts and the
NASA "Earth to Moon" Team on July 4th, 1962. Cancelled in Houston
on that day and hand signed in ballpoint pen by Scott Carpenter.
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Early vintage NASA issued glossy also includes John Glenn and Wally Schirra. With Aurora 7 added. Very nice! #SC-6 |
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Early vintage NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter receiving training for use of onboard camera for his MA-7 flight. With Aurora 7 added. Very nice! #SC-7 |
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Early vintage NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter have his spacesuit pressure checked in preparation for his MA-7 flight. With Aurora 7 added. #SC-8 |
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Early vintage NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter suiting up on his MA-7 launch day. With Aurora 7 added. #SC-9 |
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Both Scott Carpenter & Mercury Nurse Dee O'Hara hand sign this image of Scott showing Dee his newly issued astronaut's watch.
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Both Scott Carpenter & Mercury Artist Cece Bibby sign this image of artwork drawn by Cece and placed into Scott's Aurora 7 capsule as a practical joke on launch day.
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More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter being assisted with his space suit boots. #SC-12 |
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More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter receiving a pressure suit check. #SC-13 |
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More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter speaking with President John Kennedy following his Mercury recovery. #SC-14 |
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More recent NASA issued glossy showing Carpenter in a business suit. #SC-15 |
Scott Carpenter - Aurora 7 Memorabilia
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This vintage Nasa Project
Mercury lapel pin on card produced by General Dynamics Astronautics
is authentically hand signed on reverse (also shown) by Mercury
Astronaut Scott Carpenter. Card measures 2"x3".
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Scott Carpenter,
Astronaut : Rescue At Sea This 8mm film details Carpenter's "Orbit to Rescue". It does not appear to have every been played. Scott has signed the cover art as you can see in the scan, with bold black sharpie. A fabulous associational item. #Carpenter: Rescue
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"Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter: Aurora 7, May 24, 1962 This vintage booklet measures 10" x 8" and tells the story of Scott Carpenter's Mercury mission in photos and text. Scott has hand signed its cover in bold black sharpie.
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Vintage 6 page NASA booklet hand signed by Scott Carpenter. Excellent condition. #SC18 |
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Vintage Life Magazine dated May 18, 1962 showing Scott and wife Rene. Great for framing. #SC17 |
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Vintage Life Magazine dated June 1, 1962 showing wife Rene watching Scott liftoff in Aurora 7. Great for framing. #SC16 |
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Results Of The Second Manned Orbital Space Flight – May 24, 1962 This is the quintessential summary of the Mercury mission of Scott Carpenter. In outstanding condition. #SC-16* |
Wally Schirra - Sigma 7
(see also, Apollo 7)
all photographs measure 8x10 unless otherwise specified
ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH FARTHEST REACHES
(less than 5 remain)
Wally Schirra hand signs this totally unique panoramic photograph
of the Sigma 7 main instrument panel
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This is a magnificent and possibly unique view of the main instrument panel of Sigma 7. This jaw dropping image was created by restoring and splicing a series of vintage Air Force photos. The photo is razor sharp with detail that permits for easy reading of all switches and gauges. Each image comes hand signed on the periscope view by Wally, who also adds the Sigma 7 symbol under his name. This will not be massed produced but rather offered in very small numbers. This truly unique panoramic photo would make an awesome addition to any space autograph/memorabilia collection. This photo is custom produced using a conventional silver halide process. It is printed on Kodak Digital Paper and will last a lifetime or three. The cost of the equipment that produced this image could pay for a nice house by the beach in Southern California ! This print has a smooth satin finish. Image size is 10x30 inches and centered on a piece of photo paper that measures a full 20x34 inches.
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UNIQUE & ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH FARTHEST REACHES
(VERY limited number remain)
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Shortly before he passed away Wally Schirra custom signed a small number of this photograph containing a sequence of restored still images taken from his Sigma 7 onboard camera while in flight. This sequence had NEVER been offered before and will NEVER be offered again or seen elsewhere (unless it comes from us) for that matter. It is the quintessential (MA-8) in flight mission photo and as you can see, Wally has added the Sigma 7 symbol AND mission date. If you collect Mercury, this should be considered a MUST HAVE and is only available through Farthest Reaches, so don't delay because when they're gone, they're gone.. #WS129
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This Project Mercury cover honoring the flight MA-8 flight of Wally Schirra was produced by Orbit Covers and is cancelled on October 3, 1962 at Cape Canaveral (launch day). It is boldly hand signed in black sharpie. Beautiful signature.
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Seldom seen
image of Wally in training for his MA8 flight. Both
official mission #WS128
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The magnificent image of the Mercury 7 Monument is hand signed by Wally Schirra who adds Mercury Astronaut. Ample room to add Scott Carpenter and John Glenn. The launch pad can be seen in the background. #WS62
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Mercury Recovery NASA Litho seldom seen #WS38
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Autographed Space Shots card #WS52
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MA8 in-flight image of Wally who adds Sigma 7 symbol & mission launch date. #WS87
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Mercury 7 are introduced to the world at their first press conference in Washington, DC. Wally adds the Mercury logo and date of press conference. Very Nice!! #WS5
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16"x20" on photo paper hand signed by Wally Schirra. Ideal for adding other signatures. #SPECIALGALAXY
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Mercury Spacesuit portrait. Wally adds mission information Sigma 7 symbol AND launch date and also "Mercury 8". Only a few available. This has proven to be an exceedingly popular signed photo and Wally considered it one of his favorites. #WS1
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Wally hand signs
and inscribes, "Two Walters"
on a photo of Wally with Walter Cronkite. Only 3 available.
Most unique and very reflective of Wally's sense of humor... #WS8
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Great view of Sigma 7
being raised to it's launch position on top of Mercury Atlas rocket.
This is an early vintage NASA press release photo. Wally
adds the Sigma 7 symbol. #WS143
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Great view of Sigma 7
being raised to it's launch position on top of Mercury Atlas rocket.
This is an early vintage NASA press release photo. Wally
adds the Sigma 7 symbol. #WS162
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Special: Signed by Wally Schirra AND Dee O'Hara Dee O'Hara having a "discussion" with Wally Schirra
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Wally Schirra arrives to board MA-8 on Launch Day #WS3
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MA-8 Loading with Sigma 7 symbol added #WS2
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MA-8 Loading with Sigma 7 symbol AND launch date added - Only a few available!! #WS2B
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Wally as Scott Carpenter's backup for Aurora 7, checks out that spacecraft. An early vintage NASA press release photo. Wally adds "MA 7 backup". Very nice. #WS198
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Wally Schirra cancelled check $95
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Wally with
Gordon Cooper during his MA9 walkout. Adds "MA9 Escort"
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Wally being suited up for Mercury training exercises. This is an early vintage NASA press release photo. #WS194
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Classic image of
Wally being assisted by Gordo Cooper, into his Sigma 7 capsule
on launch day. #WS193
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Wally with Deke Slayton on launch day for his Mercury flight. This is an early vintage NASA press release photo. #WS997
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"Gotcha !!" (Mercury)
BREAKING THE TENSION OF THE WORLDS
MOST DANGEROUS
PROFESSION WAS A DIRTY JOB, BUT SOMEBODY HAD TO DO IT !
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Special: Signed by Wally Schirra AND Dee O'Hara "What a warm feeling!"
Mercury Astronaut's Nurse,
Dee O'Hara is overwhelmed #WS193
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Special: Signed by Wally AND Bill "Jose Jimenez" Dana ! Jose (Bill Dana) and Hose B
(Wally) on stage in Cocoa #WS194
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Special: Signed by Wally AND Bill "Jose Jimenez" Dana ! "Is that a crash
helmet?, asks Wally. "Oh, I hope not !!" #WS197
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No explanation needed ! This exemplifies Wally's great sense of humor. #WS24
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"I Am Walter Schirra ?!" #WS26
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Wally Schirra - Sigma 7 Memorabilia
NEWEugene F. Kranz's Mission Used MA-8 (Sigma 7) Flight PlanNEW
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This is the actual 32 page MA-8 Flight Plan used by Eugene Kranz at his console during that 6 orbit mission. on October 3, 1962. At some point the staples were removed so that this document could be put in a binder. Also note that 8 pages contain Gene's vintage penned hand annotations. Rare, important and mission utilized as Gene's tool for referring in detail, what was to be done during each orbit. Comes with a COA hand signed by Eugene Kranz on his personal stationary. This investment quality museum piece is by anyone's standards, a unique and significant slice of Mercury "Control" history. #Sigma 7 Kranz
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This vintage Nasa Project Mercury
lapel pin on card produced by General Dynamics Astronautics is
authentically hand signed on reverse (also shown) by Mercury Astronaut
Wally Schirra. Card measures 2"x3".
#Schirra: Project
Mercury Pin
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Results
Of The Third United States Manned Orbital Flight - October 3, 1962
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The Six Orbits Of
Sigma 7 - Walter M. Schirra's Space Flight - October 3, 1962. #WS208 |
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Space Race "Wave" Paperweights !!! I know it's not vintage, but man these things are great. This Apollo paperweight is authentically hand signed by Wally Schirra who even adds mission information!!
Measures 6" (L) x 2.25" (H).
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Gordon Cooper - Faith 7
(see also, Gemini 5)
all photographs measure 8x10 unless otherwise specified
NEW
Letter from Gordon Cooper to Col. Frank Brandstetter with outstanding provenance! NEW
from the personal collection of Colonel Frank Brandstetter
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Cooper letter
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President Lyndon Johnson & family w/ Frank Brandstetter
Brandstetter Space Museum
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"Brandy, Our Man in Acapulco"
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rear dust jacket
"Forward" by Astronaut James Lovell
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The letter (written on NASA stationary) being offered here was written and hand signed on January 10, 1964 to Col. Frank Brandstetter from Mercury/Gemini Astronaut Gordon Cooper. As you can see, it was written with gratitude to Brandy for hosting Gordo and his family at his Las Brisas Resort for New Year's 1964. Brandstetter himself, is a man of many accomplishments and as such, was highly respected and admired by his many well known personal friends that included our own astronaut heroes. His 1999 biography, "Brandy, Our Man In Acapulco" by Rodney Carlisle & Dominic Monetta (UNT Press, Texas, 1999) tells his amazing story and details his exceptionally strong connection to America's manned space program and many of it's astronauts and other key players. Included above (with permission) is a view of that book's rear dust jacket with a portion of the "Forward" by Astronaut James Lovell, contained therein. Following his retirement, President Lyndon Johnson, while visiting Brandy's Acapulco home, toured his well known and amazing space museum and was quoted as saying (laughingly), "Damn you, Colonel, you've got more of this stuff than I do, and I'm the one who signed the appropriation bills for the space program!". He asked that a photo be taken to commemorate his visit and it is included above. This anecdote, along with a more detailed accounting of Brandstetter's space program connection is covered in his biography. This unquestionably authentic hand signed Gordon Cooper letter has been maintained in Col. Brandstetter's personal archives from it's receipt, until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches. Also included will be a copy of his biography, "Brandy, Our Man in Acapulco" that in addition to being fascinating reading, lends additional provenance to this slice of space program history. Farthest Reaches Inc. invites you to look for other unique items from the "Brandstetter Collection" in the days and weeks to come.
# Cooper - Brandstetter Letter*
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This Space Shots card (#0030) measuring 2.5"x3.5" shows Gordon Cooper's Faith 7. It is hand signed by Gordo in black fine point sharpie. In pristine condition. #Cooper Faith 7 |
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3x5 index card written entirely in Gordon Cooper's own hand, congratulating a couple on their 50 year wedding anniversary. Previous owner added "Gordon Cooper, Col USAF (Ret) on bottom.
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Gordon Cooper portrait in Mercury helmet. Neatly hand signed and measuring 8x10. Pristine condition.
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Complete Time Magazine dated 5/24/63, only 9 days after his historic Mercury flight. Signed on bottom with mission information added. Very nice!
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NASA issued vintage press release glossy showing Cooper checkout out his craft. Date and mission information added.
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Loading into Faith 7 - hand signed by Gordon Cooper with Faith 7 added. Signed in fine point blue sharpie.
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Launch of Freedom 7 hand signed by Gordon Cooper. Would be perfect for adding John Glenn and Scott Carpenter. This is a latter day NASA press release photo and is in outstanding condition. Signed in fine point back sharpie.
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Gordon Cooper hand signs this 8x10" glossy of his 1963 Life Magazine cover. Beautifully signed in blue sharpie. Awesome condition.
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NASA issued vintage press release glossy showing Cooper on phone post Faith 7 Splashdown & Recovery. Awesome condition!
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Vintage fully intact Life Magazine dated hand signed by Gordon Cooper on it's cover in black sharpie. Gordo adds, "Faith 7". A wonderful associational item given Life Magazine's role as the worlds link to the Mercury Astronauts at that time. Very nice and tough to find.
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This recovery cover with colorful cache honors Gordo Cooper's Mercury flight. USS Duncan postmark on what appears to be the recovery date, though actual date is missing. Beautiful signature.
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Gordon Cooper hand signed on cream colored 3x5 index card. Outstanding condition.
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Gordon Cooper hand signed First Day Mercury cover cancelled 2/20/62 at Cape Canaveral, FL. Beautiful condition and signature.
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Gordon Cooper hand signed cover produced by the Masonic Stamp Club of New York honoring Cooper's Mercury flight. Very colorful and attractive. Note: two staple holes at top right. Cancelled on launch day at Cape Canaveral. Very nice. Very colorful.
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Gordon Cooper - Faith 7 Memorabilia
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The Triumph Of
Astronaut Gordon L. Cooper, Jr. and the Faith 7: May, 15-16, 1962 Loaded with photos and text on glossy pages, this booklet tells the story of Cooper and his Faith 7 flight. Is in beautiful condition. Measures 11.5 x 9.
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This vintage 33 1/3 rpm record was issued as a promotion by the American Bank of Commerce of Phoenix, Az. It was produced in 1974 at which time Gordo was a member of this institution's Board of Directors. This one came from Gordon Cooper's personal collection and he has hand signed and inscribed on it's sleeve, "From my personal collection, Gordon Cooper. It is in pristine condition and has never been played. Very unique and from the collection of the astronaut himself!!,
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Gordon Cooper - 22 Orbits (4") Vintage Pin back #Faith
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Mercury
Project Summary Including Results Of The Fourth Manned Orbital Flight
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Mercury
Project Summary Including Results Of The Fourth Manned Orbital Flight
- May 15-16 1963 This is the quintessential Mercury mission summary and though there is no specific documentation to verify, appears to have been owned by NASA’s own, John Yardley who’s name is written on the inside cover. Very nice condition. #Faith 7-3* |
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Seven covers commemorating the Mercury flight of Gordon Cooper. One carries what appears to be an autopen signature that is cancelled at Cape Canaveral on May 15, 1963 (launch day). The others are unsigned and all are in nice condition.
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Deke Slayton
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This cover honors Houston becoming a center for the U.S. Manned Space Program and features a wonderful cachet showing the Mercury 7 Astronauts. Beautifully signed in blue ballpoint by Deke Slayton. Perfect tie-in to Deke's association to Project Mercury.
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This cover honors Project Mercury is postmarked Houston, TX on 7/31/62 and his hand signed by Donald K. Slayton (vintage signature). Signature is in blue ballpoint.
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This Space Shots card (#0064) measuring 2.5"x3.5" is Deke Slayton''s Apollo WSS portrait and is hand signed by Deke in blue ballpoint. In pristine condition. #Slayton/ASTP
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This very vintage NASA press release photo is hand signed by Deke Slayton. Usual NASA information stamped to reverse. 8x10 (bw) and in beautiful condition. #DS-3 |
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Tough to come by red stamped NASA press release photo from the Harry Hill collection is hand signed by Deke Slayton. Usual NASA information stamped to reverse. 8x10 (color) and in beautiful condition. #DS-4 |
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Deke Slayton's Pilot Class 43-D Association Membership Card This black/gold laminated lifetime membership card was issued to Deke. The Pilot Class 43-D Association is made up of former military pilots who graduated from WWII pilot class 43-D. Unique and from an astronaut's personal collection.
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Other Mercury Program Memorabilia
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Project Mercury - by
The Editors of Life B&W and color illustrations in this special volume that highlights Life's coverage of the Project Mercury Program from September, 1959 - May, 1963 with the completion of Gordon Cooper's 22 orbit mission. Outstanding condition. Measures 10.5" x 13.5" #Project Mercury
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Into Space With The
Astronauts by Robert Scharff Plenty of text and
Illustrated with official NASA photos and drawings. So clean is
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Mercury
Project Summary Including Results Of The Fourth Manned Orbital Flight
- May 15-16 1963 #Mercury
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Project Mercury Fact
Sheet Very vintage and hard to come by NASA Fact Sheet describing in detail, the Mercury Program. No photos but rather all text and best of all, is hand signed on it's cover by Scott Carpenter. In beautiful condition. #Mercury
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"The Astronauts: Pioneers In Space" Described on it's cover as the first hand story of America's man in space project, this vintage publication is in beautiful condition and loaded with text and photographs. It measures 10" x 7.25". Best of all, it is neatly hand signed on the title page by Scott Carpenter who adds the Project Mercury emblem. Very nice!!
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"Project Mercury" by James J. Haggerty Jr.
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Shepard & Grissom meet Hope & Crosby to have some
fun!!
They worked hard and they played hard....
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What a kick! Don't much know their history but am offering these vintage photographs as a set. The captions along with the costumes make these a great example of how the astronauts would periodically need to let off some steam in order to keep things from getting too intense. Please note that the signatures offered here are preprinted.
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Index card (5"x3") hand signed and inscribed by Pilot and former Mercury Astronaut Trainee, Jerrie Cobb. #M7-8 |
