Wally Schirra Artifacts

Actual Mission Patch & Flag WORN and FLOWN on Wally Schirra's Gemini VI Space Suit
from the Schirra Family Collection

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Flight Certification by Jo Schirra & Tom Stafford

The framed American flag (6"x4")_ and mission patch that are shown here were affixed to the space suit worn by Astronaut Walter M. Schirra during his historic Gemini 6 (GT-6A) flight with Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford on December 15-16, 1965. As originally designed, this mission's patch carried the designation "GTA-6" (Gemini-Titan Agena) and showed Gemini 6 during rendezvous with the Agena target vehicle. After the failed launch of the Agena it was decided to rendezvous with Gemini 7 instead. The patch was redesigned accordingly with the legend "GEMINI 6" in place of the original "GTA-6" legend and with the Gemini 7 spacecraft in place of the Agena.

The outside dimensions of the frame itself measure 15.75" x 12.5". Following this mission and until being offered to Farthest Reaches for sale, this unique piece of space history was proudly displayed in it's frame in the Schirra family home, exactly as it appears here. It comes with excellent provenance in the form of a letter (see scan) flight certifying the flag and patch but both Jo Schirra and Wally's crewmate Astronaut Tom Stafford. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a rather personal, flown artifact of a type that is rarely made available to the collecting community and could be the center piece of any serious space collection.

#WS-FLOWN GT VI Flag/Mission Patch
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Pre Apollo 7 Christmas Card hand signed by 18 Astronauts including the entire Apollo 11 and 15 Crews
from the Schirra Family Collection

Merry Christmas

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To a SPECIAL BOY

Offered here is a unique and most personal item from the archives of Astronaut Wally Schirra. This Hallmark Christmas Card is affectionately dedicated “To Wally, From The Troops” and goes on to say, “This is to help you get fit for the flight !”. From what I can ascertain this card was most likely sent to Wally around Xmas 1967 as he trained for his Apollo flight which launched on October 11, 1968.

Making this truly exceptional and unique is the who’s who of astronauts who have hand signed this personal holiday greeting. Listed in alphabetical order, they are…..

Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11)
Bill Anders (Apollo 8)
Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11)
Alan Bean (Apollo 12)
Frank Borman (Apollo 8)
John Bull
Mike Collins (Apollo 11)
Charles Conrad (Apollo 12)
Ron Evans (Apollo 17)
Fred Haise (Apollo 13)
James Irwin (Apollo 15)
James McDivitt (Apollo 9)
Dave Scott (Apollo 9, 15)
Alan Shepard (Apollo 14)
Tom Stafford (Apollo 10)
Jack Swigert (Apollo 13)
Al Worden (Apollo 15)
John Young (Apollo 10, 16)

There are many ways to do the math here so I’ll leave to you to sort these names to your own satisfaction. I will say however that represented here are the authentic signatures of 18 Apollo Astronauts with 9 also flying on Gemini missions. Additionally, there are 8 of 12 Moonwalkers and the entire Apollo 11 and 15 crews!!

This card is in outstanding condition having been stored in a safe for many years until being given to Farthest Reaches for it’s sale. It measures 11” x 5.5” (when closed). Santa’s outfit is felt textured. The signatures are you can see are nothing short of outstanding. It should be noted that there are a few unidentified non astronaut signatures as well. This absolutely unique item comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra.

#WS-Holiday Card
$ASK
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Project Mercury NASA Bulletin - hand signed by the Mercury 7 Astronauts
from the Schirra family collection

This vintage 4 page "Project Mercury" Bulletin issued by NASA, Langley Research Center, in April, 1959 is hand signed in ballpoint by each Mercury Astronaut using his early signature style. It's provenance is ironclad as it comes from the Schirra Family Collection where it has been safely stored for many years and to that end, will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity hand signed by Jo Schirra, attesting to its history/chain of ownership. .

#WS-Project Mercury Bulletin
$4200
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This vintage NASA press release glossy showing the Sigma 7 launch team is hand annotated on it's reverse by Wally who adds, "The Sigma Seven launch team - Schirra/Cooper...Ralph Geudeille - S/C Manager....Paul Donnelly - Launch Control.....Please return this one!". A very nice vintage Mercury vintage photo with a 19 word caption by the astronaut himself! Comes with COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#WS-SIgma 7 Launch Team
$75
SOLD

This vintage NASA red stamped press release glossy showing Gemini helicopter pick-up training is annotated on it's reverse by Wally who writes, "Helicopter pick up training ....Helo pick up training". This image was intended for use in a book though I'm not sure which, hence the annotation by Wally. This vintage Gemini glossy is accompanied by a COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#WS-Gemini Helo Pick Up
$125
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Flags flown on Apollo 7 belonging to Walter M. Schirra

This Apollo 7 FLOWN United States Flag was carried by Wally Schirra in his PPK.during that mission. This flag measures a substantial 6" x 4" and is inscribed and signed by Wally, "Flown on Apollo 7". He also provides a letter (see scan) attesting to this flag's history. Own a flag flown into space by the only astronaut to have flown in all three programs, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo.

#WS-United States Flag
$3200

This Apollo 7 FLOWN Christian flag is quite possible unique. Is the only Christian flag I've seen offered, flown on an Apollo mission. This flag measures a substantial 12" x 8" and is inscribed and signed by Wally, "Flown on Apollo 7". He also provides a letter (see scan) attesting to this flag's history. Own a flag flown into space by the only astronaut to have flown in all three programs, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. Extremely rare!

#WS-Christian Flag
$4000

This Apollo 7 FLOWN State of New Jersey flag is especially significant as it's Wally Schirra's home state. This flag measures 6" x 4" and is inscribed and signed by Wally, "Flown on Apollo 7". Though this flag IS hand inscribed and signed, Jo Schirra will also provide a letter of authenticity. Own a flag flown into space by the only astronaut to have flown in all three programs, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo.

#WS-New Jersey Flag
$2500

Photograph of Pioneer Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova hand signed & personalized to Pioneer Astronaut Wally Schirra

This 8x10 color photo shows Valentina Tereshkova just prior to her historic Vostok flight. Note: Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov to her right, holding a microphone. Making this photo so special however is it's being hand signed and personalized to Wally Schirra, "With my best wishes". Tereshkova signs in both Russian and English with mission information added. This photo comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#WS-Schirra & Tereshkova
$295

Navy Seamanship Qualification Certificates from Wally's EARLY Naval Career

This official Naval Academy Service Seamanship Qualification certificate (measures 3"x 5") was issued on July 24th, 1942. It finds Wally fully qualified to sail "whale boats and star boats under sail". It denotes Wally as being part of the graduating class of 1946. This personal artifact represents a most important and formative period in the career of the man who would later become America's 5th Astronaut. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#WS-Seamanship Whale
$395

This official Naval Academy Senior Seamanship Qualification certificate (measures 3"x 5") was issued on September 13, 1943. It finds Wally fully qualified to handle "yawls and ketches of 10 to 20 tons". It denotes Wally as being part of the graduating class of 1946. This personal artifact represents a most important and formative period in the career of the man who would later become America's 5th Astronaut. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#WS-Seamanship Yawls
$395

This official Naval Academy Primary Seamanship Qualification certificate (measures 3"x 5") was issued on July 24th, 1942. It finds Wally fully qualified to "handle knockabouts". It denotes Wally as being part of the graduating class of 1946. This personal artifact represents a most important and formative period in the career of the man who would later become America's 5th Astronaut. Comes with a letter from Farthest Reaches Inc.

#WS-Knockabouts
$395

The ULTIMATE Mercury 7 hand signed photo
from the Schirra Family Collection

When it comes to Mercury 7 hand signed photos, none are more sought after than the classic 10" x 8" example offered here. This one however falls into a class by itself. Here's why:

1. This photo is in virtually perfect condition making it most unique given others appearing on the market from time to time, will more often than not have condition issues effecting either image or signatures. Examples of this quality are nearly unobtainable.

2.. The signatures are as strong the day they were signed, despite being almost 50 years old! Again, very difficult to come by.

3. The image is NOT personalized, largely considered to be the most desirable state for such an item.

4. Each signature is hand signed that astronaut's vintage style.

5. Provenance is ironclad given this amazing signed image comes directly from the Schirra family collection where it has been safely stored for many years. The storage envelope hand annotated by Wally will be included with this lot and is shown in scan. Astronaut owned memorabilia is the most desirable of all and to that end, it will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity, hand signed by Jo Schirra who attests to its history/chain of ownership.

This is without question, an investment quality item that will become the cornerstone of it's new owner's space history collection.

#WS-Mercury 7 signed photo
$8500
SOLD

Philippines Legion of Honor issued to Walter M. Schirra on March 4th, 1966

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Wally's hand written comments

This is a one of a kind. By order of the President (Marcos) of the Philippines Walter M. Schirra Jr. was conferred the rank of Commander in the Philippine Legion Of Honor. This was ordered by President Marcos and carried out by Ernesto S. Mata, General, Chief of Staff. Now this was some serious business and as you can see, was accompanied by some impressive military hardware w/ribbon for their newest Commander, Walter M. Schirra (left image). The center photograph shows the plaque itself which carries the executive order giving Wally his new rank. Finally, the beautiful fine wood presentation box is shown in the right hand image.

If all that isn't enough, some lucky person can have a piece of very personal space history by owning this Legion of Honor Medal. This is the REAL thing folks, not the reproductions found on Ebay day after day. A TRUE piece of history given to Astronaut Wally Schirra for service to his fellow man during the Gemini Program. Don't let this one get away!!

#WS-Marcos Legion Of Honor
$1795
SOLD

Trophies, Plaques and other Awards

	This award was presented to Wally Schirra though we're not sure exactly why. It's a wonderful and detailed HO Gauge Engine mounted on track with a plaque engraved with, "Walter M. Schirra" This presentation is 10.5" in length. Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Jo Schirra. #WS-Train $150
	This trophy (standing 15" high) was presented to Wally Schirra for being a "Top Shooter" in the 1982 Florida Deseret Wild Turkey Hunt. The 300,000 acre Deseret Ranch in south Florida is a vast environmental landscape that features pastures, citrus groves and natural wildlife habitats and is the site of this annual event. Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Jo Schirra. #WS-Top Shooter $165
	This silver cup had great sentimental value to Wally because it was presented to him by the pilots of his own first fighter squadron (Quonset Point, Rhode Island - June, 1948), VF-71. It's engraved, "Happy Landings and a full cup always Wally. From the pilots of VF-71." Is tarnished but would clean up easily and beautifully. A very important memento from an extremely significant period of Wally Schirra's distinguished Naval career. Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Jo Schirra. #WS-Happy Landings $350
	This silver cup commemorates the 25th anniversary (Marco Island, 1976) of the Shikar Safari Club International of which Wally Schirra was a member. This club was founded in 1952 for the purpose of advancing knowledge concerning wildlife of the world, independently and in cooperation with zoological societies, universities, and museums. Club membership is limited to only 200. Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Jo Schirra. #WS-Shikar Marco $125
	This silver cup (8" tall) commemorates Wally Schirra's participation in the 1967 One Shot Antelope Hunt (Lander, Wyoming) as a member of the "Past Shooters Club". It is engraved accordingly, "Past Shooters Club - One Shot Antelope Hunt - Wally Schirra - 1967". This event took place during Wally's active NASA career and is representative of the several outside interests that kept him relaxed and centered (whenever he had time for some R&R) during what most would consider a very serious and tension laden period. Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Jo Schirra. #WS-Past Shooters $225 SOLD
	This Certificate of Recognition was awarded to Wally Schirra by the Governor of Alabama, Bob Riley on August 15th, 2005. It was given in recognition of Wally being a distinguished guest at the Second Annual Saturn/Apollo Reunion. and for his achievements as an Astronaut. The frame measures measures 17" x 21.5" but certificate inside could be removed and shipped sans frame if desired. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Alabama $175
	This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra by the Engineering Society of Detroit in April, 1971 and makes him an honorary member of that organization. It states in part, "For having distinguished himself in the engineering profession and for his exemplary service to his Country". Beautifully stated!. Measures 9.5" x 13". Comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Engineering Society $195
	This memento (measuring 12" x 15") is of Wally's work for Actifed as their spokesman following his Apollo 7 flight. Each small images is a screenshot from his initial network Actifed commercial spots. The plaque reads, "Initial Network TV Commercial Actifed - October 1983". This presentation was put together by the Schirra family and hung proudly on the wall in Wally's study before being turned over to Farthest Reaches Inc. for sale. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. Very nice and unquestionably unique. #WS-Actifed Screenshots $275 SOLD
	This plaque was presented to Wally Schirra on December 17, 1984 in appreciation of his efforts on behalf of Actifed Cold Tablets. As you may know Wally became their spokesperson following his famous "cold in space" during the flight of Apollo 7. This award with a strong space association measures 9" x 12" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-5 $325
	This plaque was presented to Wally Schirra by the California Republican Assembly on the occasion of their state convention (April 2,1993) in San Diego, CA. It refers to Wally as, "A Daring Space Pioneer". We agree! Measures 8.5" x 10.5". Very nice! Comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Republican Assembly $195 SOLD
	This plaque was presented to Wally Schirra on November, 5th, 1003 and is in honor of his contributions there as well as for his service to the Navy and the country. Wally was stationed at China Lake from 1952 - 54 (detailed in "Schirra's Space"). This wonderful showing of appreciation measures 9" x 12" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-China Lake $195
	This certificate was awarded to Wally Schirra by the Willard F. Rockwell, Jr. Space Foundation in honor of his achievements as a pioneer astronaut. It is hand signed by Rockwell and dated October 22, 1987. It measures 11" x 14" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Rockwell $125
	This plaque was presented to Wally Schirra in 2006 for being a Guest Speaker. The Order of Daedalians is a well known, longstanding fraternity of Military Pilots. This plaque measures 5" x 7" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Daedalians $75
	This substantial and important award "SPIRIT OF FLIGHT AWARD" was issued to "NASA and the Mercury Astronauts in commemoration of the 25th anniversary year of manned spaceflight in the United States". It was presented to Wally Schirra by the National Aviation Hall Of Fame (Dayton, Oh) on July 26th, 1986. The plaque measures 15" x 12" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Spirit of Flight $375
	This award was presented to Wally Schirra for his contributions to the Finalco Group Inc. for which Wally served as a Director from 1983-1988. Finalco Inc. is a business equipment leasing company that specializes in leasing computers, airplanes and other equipment to Fortune 500 companies. This plaque's wonderful and amusing inscription reads, "The Gods first fulfill the wishes of those whom they seek to punish". It is accented as you can see in the photo by a very beautiful and substantial block of turquoise (4.5" high and 1" thick). The wood base measures 8" x 10". This award comes with a with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Finalco $175
	This wood plaque was presented to Wally Schirra by the Tailhook Association for which Wally was a member and is appropriately engraved, "1999 -- Always a Tailhooker". It measures 10.5" x 14.5" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Tailhook $175
	This "AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE" was presented to Wally Schirra on November 11, 1983 by the New Jersey (Wally's home state) Education Association. It was given in recognition of his being a product of that state's public school system and for his accomplishments in the field of science. It measures 10.5" x 15.5" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-New Jersey Education $175 SOLD
	This "HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" was presented to Wally Schirra on May 14th, 1983 by the Civitan Club of Roanoke, Inc.. The Civitan Club is a community service organization. It measures 9" x 11" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. #WS-Civitans $125
	This certificate confers upon Wally Schirra membership in the "Secret Order of Quiet Birdmen", as a Certified Goodfellow. While there seems to be some serious mystery surrounding the actual activities of those belonging to this organization, we DO know that it was established in January 1921 and has as it's members, some very illustrious aviators, including Charles Lindbergh AND per this certificate, Walter M. Schirra. The certificate itself measures a stealthy 8" x 11" and has been in a place of honor in the Wally Schirra study until such time as its being offered for sale though Farthest Reaches Inc. Will come with a COA from Jo Schirra, assuming she knows that Wally was even a member of this secret order. Someone may have to break it to her. Hope it's not me! Seriously though, this is a certificate steeped in military history so don't let it slip away. Would make a great addition to your space history collection. #WS-Quiet Birdmen $225 SOLD

This beautiful award on a base shaped like a space capsule was presented to Wally Schirra by the Professional Photographers of America on March 28th, 1969. It indicates his being elected as an honorary member, no doubt for his photography of the earth from Apollo 7. The Earth/Moon on this plaque is simply stunning. At it's widest points the plaque measures 13.5" x 14.5". It comes with a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra.

#WS-Photographers of America
$265
SOLD

Books and other Documents

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Wally's hand written comments

"Space Commerce an Industry Assessment"
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, PB, May 1988, 136 pgs

The purpose of this report was to identify existing and potential worldwide markets for space related goods and services, focusing on five major areas. They were, Space Transportation, Satellite Communications, Satellite Remote Sensing, Space-Based Industrial Facilities and Materials Research and Processing in Space. In addition this report discusses the insurance and finance issues relative to those identified areas.

This document was Wally Schirra's personal copy and believe me when I tell you that he pulls no punches as reflected in hand written comments found within 29 of the first 40 pages and a final page of notes at the end. I have included a few samples for your review (see above). It is exceedingly interesting and rare to get such an unabashed look into the mind of a pioneer astronaut, especially one with such a keen vision of the future of space commerce. This a unique item and will make great reading as well as a wonderful addition to any space history collection. This document will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra.

#WS- Future of Rocketry
$595
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		"The Future of U.S. Rocketry" by Edward Hujsak Mina-Helwig, HC, 1994, 201 pgs Hand signed to Wally Schirra by Ed Hujsak #WS Collection- Future of Rocketry $35 SOLD
		"Pilot" by Tony Levier Harper, HC, 1954, 263 pgs Hand signed with a unique and amazing reflective, full page dedication to Wally Schirra. #WS Collection- Pilot $275
		"Honest John" by Walker "Bud" Mahurin, Colonel, U.S. Air Force Res. Putnam, HC, 1962, 313 pgs Hand signed with full page dedication to Wally Schirra. A tough to find title in this condition. #WS Collection- Honest John $95
		"Feet Wet: Reflections of a Carrier Pilot by Rear Adm. Paul T. Gillcrist, USN (Ret.) Presidio, HC, 1990, 348 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Paul Gillcrist #WS Collection- Feet Wet $30
		"Farewell to the Mockingbirds" by James McEachin Rhart, HC, 1st printing,1997, 510 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by James McEachin. #WS Collection- Mockingbirds $30
		"Escape from Corregidor" by Edgar Whitcomb Regnery, HC, 3rd printing,1958, 272 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Ed Whitcomb who was Governor of Indiana in 1971. #WS Collection- Salvation $65
		"Salvation for a Doomed Zoomie" by John Galvin Allnutt, HC, 1983, 272 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by John Galvin #WS Collection- Salvation $30
		"The Columbia Disaster" by Thomas Pribyl Hardcover, 191 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Tomas Pribyl #WS Collection- Columbia $35 SOLD
		"Cheers and Tears: A Marine's Story of Combat In Peace and War" by Lieutenant Genera Charles G. Cooper Trafford, PB, 2002, 3rd printing, 233 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Charles Cooper #WS Collection- Cheers and Tears $30
		"America At The Threshold: America's Space Exploration Initiative" by Synthesis Group Synthesis Group, PB, May 1991, 181 pgs This Synthesis Group report discusses the America's space initiative during that period. Though it's cover is slightly damaged (lower right corner), this IS Wally Schirra's personal copy and accompanying this report is a letter to Wally, hand signed by Tom Stafford. Tom was the Chair of the Synthesis Group at that time and signs "Tom". Please Note: Wally's address has been removed from the scan but IS not altered on actual letter. A very nice item from Wally personal files forwarded to him by a friend and well known Astronaut. #WS Collection- Space Initiative $85
		"Strictly Speaking" by Edwin Newman Bobbs-Merrill, HC, 1974, 205 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Edwin Newman #WS Collection- Strictly Speaking $30 SOLD
		"Apollo By The Numbers" by Richard Orloff NASA SP #2000-4029, PB, 2000, 334 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Richard Orloff and numbered #7/3000. Also comes with personal letter to Wally (from Orloff) that is not shown here. An awesome reference book and this one was Wally's own copy! #WS Collection- By The Numbers $75 SOLD
		"Apollo: An Eyewitness Account" by Alan Bean The Greenwich Workshop Press, HC, 1998, 176 pgs. This well know art book by Astronaut/Artist Alan Bean is hand signed in gold paint pen as you can see in the image provided. It was Wally Schirra's personal copy and remained in his library from the time of it's aquisition until being given to Farthest Reaches for it's sale. It wlll come with a COA hand signed by Jo Schirra. #WS Collection- Apollo Eyewitness $150 SOLD

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signature page

accompanying letter

"From The Balloon To The Moon" by H.V. Pat Reilly
Advanced Preview, March 2, 1992, 32 pgs

This advance preview of the not yet complete title of the same name, was sent to Wally Schirra with thanks for providing the "Forward". It's subject was the 200 year aeronautical history of the state of New Jersey and would include over 1,000 names of aviation pioneers from that state. A number of the pages in this preview have been hand corrected for accuracy in Wally's own hand but making it all the more special is the hand written draft of the "Forward" itself. This page is shown above on right, and includes Wally telling of his childhood interest in Buck Rodgers as well as his first exposure to actual aircraft that cemented his interest in aviation. It goes on to mention the Naval Academy and his "leaving Earth three times as an Astronaut.

Throughout my association with Wally, I had never known him to be a fan of handwriting long inscriptions, letters or anything substantial for that matter. He was quite computer savvy and preferred that method to pen and paper. Coming across this fully hand written page was quite a surprise and though it isn't hand signed, given the item itself, the letter from the author (see center photo) and the COA from Jo Schirra that will be included, it's provenance is ironclad. This would make a most unusual and interesting addition to any aviation or space history collection.

#WS Collection- Balloon
$395
SOLD

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accompanying letter

"Reach" by Ed Gibson
Doubleday, HC, 1st printing, 1989, 334 pgs

This novel is written by Skylab Astronaut Ed Gibson. Wally Schirra had provided a "endorsement blurb" can be seen on the dust jacket. This was Wally's personal copy, signed and inscribed to him by Ed Gibson. Also includes a humorous hand written personal note on Ed Gibson's own stationary that you can see in the attached scan. From one Astronaut to another...very nice!

#WS Collection- Reach
$125

	"Rocket Man: The Life and Legends of Robert H. Goddard, American Pioneer of Space Flight" Hyperion, Uncorrected Bound Manuscript, 2002, 399 pgs Wally Schirra's advance copy of this title but NOT signed. #WS Collection- Strictly Speaking $35 NEW
	"Space: The New Frontier" NASA, 1962, #O637081, 48 pages Wally Schirra's personal copy but NOT signed. #WS Collection- Space: The New Frontier $35 NEW
	"Seventh National Space Symposium" United States Space Foundation, PB, 1991, 215 pgs NOT signed #WS Collection- Seventh Space Symposium $20 NEW
	"Naval Fighters Number Thirteen: Douglas 74D Skyray" by Nick Williams & Steve Guenter Naval Fighters, PB, December 1986, 189 pgs NOT signed #WS Collection- 74D Skyray $20 SOLD
	"The Vigilantes of Montana" by Thomas Dimsdale University of Oklahoma, HC, 1956, 268 pgs Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by a friend (not the author) #WS Collection- Vigilantes $20 NEW

Invitation to attend a Presidential Luncheon at the White House (May 19,1981), honoring John Young and Robert Crippen for the successful flight of STS-1 (Columbia). This unique invitation is leather bound and contains the Presidential Seal. Inside are 7 pages of color images spannng launch to landing. This is Wally Schirra's personal invitation and comes with a hand signed letter of authenticity from Jo Schirra. flight of the first flight of Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1). The leather cover measures 6" x 4.5". An amazing White House memento of that historic mission.

#WS Collection- STS-1 White House
$125
SOLD

The Gathering Of Eagles" by Jay Ashurst (#817/1200)

From the personal collection of Astronaut Schirra

The print, one of those in the well known series, "The Gathering of Eagles" was produced in 1984 and honors the accomplishments of the twenty-four famous aviators depicted. Each has hand signed this limited edition of 1200, by artist: Jay Ashurst. Each signature is in pencil so as to prevent fading. The print available here is #817/1200 of that series.

The following history making aviators have hand signed this amazing print:

Douglas Campbell, Waclaw Makowski, Poland, John F Whiteley, James H. Doolittle, Haywood S. Hansell, Jr, Jose Larios, Spain, Bram van der Stock, Holland, Eino I. Juutilainen, Finland, Chesley G. Peterson, Robert H.M. Gibbes, Australia, Marion E. Carl, Leon W. Johnson, James H. Howard, G. Leonard Cheshire, United Kingdom, Matthew B. Ridgway, David McCampbell, Roland de la Poype, France, Adolf Galland, Germany, Bryce Poe II, Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Gerald O. Young, Randy "Duke" Cunningham, Brewster H. Shaw, Jr.

Clicking on the thumb nailed image to the left will show this print matted (measures about 32"x40"), although the actual print consists of three panels, comes unmatted and is rolled in it's original mailing tube along with all documentation as issued.

#Special: GatheringEagles
$2495 (includes shipping and insurance within the U.S.)
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16"x20" on photo paper hand signed by Wally Schirra

#SPECIALGALAXY
$99.95
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Hilarious portrait (original artwork) presented to Wally by an artist who was apparently quite talented. Wally is seen behind the 8 ball at the controls of his spacecraft. As you take a closer look at the detail, it is full of humorous references. Wally, has signed on the mat below his image in bold black sharpie.

In super condition and marked on back as being part of Wally's personal collection.

Image area measures 12.5" x 15.5". Mat measures 18" x 22"

#WS-4
$325
NEW

Mission Badges


	Wally Schirra's White Sands Missile Range Badge, site of several unmanned flight tests for Project Apollo between 1963-1966. #WS-5 $595
	Wally Schirra's Gemini 7 launch badge #WS-7 $400
	Wally Schirra's STS-95 ABC News Media Badge #WS-8 $350
The badges shown above was issued to and worn by Wally Schirra during the period indicated. These are amongst the rarest badges of all with few surviving today. They seldom become available for sale.

"Gotcha!" - Flown on Sigma 7

From the personal collection of Astronaut Schirra

Provenance from Jim Rathmann

The pack of cigarettes shown above represent the most historically significant tobacco artifact of the 20th century. The story behind them is best told in Astronaut Wally Schirra's own words:

"Before I flew on Sigma 7, Gordon Cooper and Jim Rathman, the Indy racer, arranged to put a miniature, airplane catering sized, bottle of Cutty Sark Scotch and one row of Tarryton cigarettes way in the back of a compartment in the instrument panel. The attitude control handle had a "remove before flight" tag on it as well. I drank the Scotch as soon as I had a chance on board the recovery carrier. The medics all wondered why I had a small alcohol level in my post flight blood tests! I guess a nicotine level would have really thrown them! I still have the row of cigarettes, and the tag"

Astronaut Wally Schirra has asked Farthest Reaches to handle the sale of the very pack of Tarryton cigarettes described above. They were flown aboard the historic six orbit mission of Sigma 7 on October 20, 1965, as Wally became the 5th American in space.

As far as we can determine, these cigarettes represent the ONLY tobacco product to ever fly into space aboard an American spacecraft. Beyond that, flown Mercury artifacts are almost impossible to obtain, with the exception of small fragments of wire, an occasional heat shield plug, or from time to time, a medallion. This amazing one of a kind "flown GOTCHA" reflects the humor and camaraderie that helped our daredevil Mercury Astronauts to cope with tremendous pressure while "maintaining an even strain" as they risked life and limb. As a symbol it truly embodies the notion of their having "The Right Stuff" and would represent the centerpiece of any serious space history collection. Documentation in the form of a letter, hand signed by Astronaut Wally Schirra will accompany this unquestionably authentic Mercury flown artifact.

SOLD

Wally Schirra's Original Hand Written Gemini VI A - PPK Manifest

From the archives of Wally Schirra comes his original hand written PPK (Personal Preference Kit) manifest. This is the first time the contents of any Gemini PPK list have been made available to the public, let alone for sale. It details those personal items Wally choose to carry aboard his Gemini VI A spacecraft during that historic and wildly successful mission.

This document was held for years by Deke Slayton who was the chief of the Astronaut Office and besides the astronauts themselves, the only person with knowledge of which personal items actually flew on these missions. It was recently discovered and returned to Wally by Bobbie Slayton who came across it while perusing Deke's files. Deke has hand written "Wally" in ink at the top of the list which is otherwise written in pencil by Wally himself.

This incredible artifact measures 2.75" x 5" and will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity hand signed by Wally Schirra. Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly unique artifact from the early days of our manned space program with provenance that just doesn't get any better.

#WS-PPK
$1500
SOLD

This piece of Mercury FLOWN Faith 7 (Gordon Cooper) heat shield was presented to Wally Schirra by fellow Mercury Astronaut Gordon Cooper. The heat shield itself measures As you can see, it's in it's lucite display and has remained in Wally's collection until being given to Farthest Reaches Inc. for this sale. Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Jo Schirra.

#WS-Cooper Heat Shield
$1195
SOLD