Space & Aviation Memorabilia Auction 2003-05-31 Auction - 663 Price Results - Aurora in CA
432:Apollo 12Charles “Pete" Conrad Nametag536:Jim Irwin NameTag NASA Patch & PLSS Piece535: Al Worden's Nametag Flag Patch NASA Logo
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Bell Canyon, CA, United States
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Space & Aviation Memorabilia Auction

We have a wonderful collection of space and aviation memorabilia in this catalog. Some of the highlights include:

All Three Apollo 15 Crew Spacesuit Namepatches coated with Moon Dust: Aurora is proud to announce that this auction includes the spacesuit namepatches from all three crewmembers of the Apollo15 lunar mission, all of which are coated with Moon dust (Lots 534, 535 and 536). This is the first time ever offered at auction for all three namepatches from one Apollo mission. Each lot includes multiple flown items, including those used on or carried to lunar surface.
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity: Einstein's Theory of Relativity Lot of two soft bound books written in Russian. The first volume is a first edition of the Theory published in 1921 (151 pp.) and the other is a second edition of the
0001: Einstein's Theory of RelativityEst. US$350-US$500
1922//1925, The Theory of Relativity: 1922//1925, The Theory of Relativity Lot of three early works on the theory of relativity with two being descriptive rather than mathematical and written in German. These include "Der Aether Und Die
0002: 1922//1925, The Theory of RelativityEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
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Clyde Tombaugh Astronomy Manuscript: Original Manuscript (7.5x9") An original table of coordinates written in pencil by Clyde Tombaugh, Discoverer of the planet Pluto. He has labeled the table "Pluto Ephemeris / approximate ignoring
0003: Clyde Tombaugh Astronomy ManuscriptEst. US$350-US$500
1953, Clyde Tombaugh Letter: 1953, Clyde Tombaugh Letter written from his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico to the Superintendent of Documents in Washington, DC, ordering two copies of the 1954 American Epheris and Nautical
0004: 1953, Clyde Tombaugh LetterEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
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1952, Clyde Tombaugh Letter: 1952, Clyde Tombaugh Letter written from his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico to the Superintendent of Documents in Washington, DC, ordering two copies of the 1952 American Epheris and Nautical
0005: 1952, Clyde Tombaugh LetterEst. US$100-US$150
Positions of Mars in 1943 by Tombaugh: Positions of Mars in 1943 by Tombaugh (5.5x8.5") written in ink, this manuscript was written by Clyde Tombaugh and discovered among his Ephemera handbooks. His interest in Mars was second only to his
0006: Positions of Mars in 1943 by TombaughEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
Tombaugh's Ephemeris & Nautical Almanacs: The American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac issued by the Department of the Navy for 1900-1928, 1930-47, 1949-59, 1961-1980,. A virtually complete run of these important volumes that contain lists of
0007: Tombaugh's Ephemeris & Nautical AlmanacsEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed
Walt Cunningham Autograph on a Copernicus: Walt Cunningham Autograph on a Copernicus Commemorative Cover with a German stamp of the scientist. The wine-colored cachet has a picture of Nicolaus Copernicus, as well as a rendering of the planets
0008: Walt Cunningham Autograph on a CopernicusEst. US$100-US$125Lot Passed
The Orbs of Heaven by O.M. Mitchell: The Orbs of Heaven by O.M. Mitchell (Hardbound, 302pp., 1858 edition). This book is "… a popular exposition of the great discoveries and theories of modern astronomy." Some watersoak to pages and
0010: The Orbs of Heaven by O.M. MitchellEst. US$75-US$100Lot Passed
Zeiss Planetarium Projector Model: Copper Zeiss Projector Model A small copper model (4" tall) of a Zeiss planetarium projector. A very striking piece. The projector rotates around the axis. Rare and unusual. From the personal
0013: Zeiss Planetarium Projector ModelEst. US$50-US$75Lot Passed
1892 General Russell Balloon Fabric: 1892 General Russell Balloon Fabric (2.5x3.5") recovered from the crash in Boston Harbor that killed pilot G. A. Rogers and assistant P. Fenton. The fabric is mounted on a notarized Valhalla
0014: 1892 General Russell Balloon FabricEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed
1904 Gaz Balloon Flight Picture Postcard: 1904 Gaz Balloon Flight Picture Postcard An unusual, unused black and white postcard depicting the Centennial Celebration held in Gaz as organized by the French Aero Club. A great illustration of
0015: 1904 Gaz Balloon Flight Picture PostcardEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
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Gordon Bennett Balloon Race Vignette Labe: Gordon Bennett Balloon Race Vignette Labels, 1909//1932 Lot of eight different multicolor labels promoting various Gordon Bennett Races including the 1909 Zurich, 1922 Geneva, 1912 Stuttgart, 1930
0016: Gordon Bennett Balloon Race Vignette LabeEst. US$100-US$150
(c1926) Black and White Balloon Photo: (c1926) Black and White Balloon Photo (8x10) of Ward Can Orman launching in a balloon race. This image was produced in the 1970's from an original photo, in the process of production work for
0017: (c1926) Black and White Balloon PhotoEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
1927, Luxembourg Balloon Flight Cards: 1927, Luxembourg Balloon Flight Cards Lot of two similar cards, one addressed to Germany with 40c franking and the other to France with 30c franking. The card to Germany has two different striking
0018: 1927, Luxembourg Balloon Flight CardsEst. US$150-US$250Lot Passed
c1930s Balloonist Statue, Russian: c1930s Balloonist Statue, Russian (6x3") A bronze, heroic stature on a round wooden base, incised to look like bricks. The full-size original statue was erected in Russia to commemorate the death of
0019: c1930s Balloonist Statue, RussianEst. US$150-US$250Lot Passed
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1931/34, National Geographic Balloon Flig: 1931/34, National Geographic Balloon Flight Original Photographs Lot of eight different black and white photos (assorted sized) from the 1934 flight (including two press photos with descriptive
0020: 1931/34, National Geographic Balloon FligEst. US$100-US$150
1933 "Piccard's Balloon Ascent": 1933 "Piccard's Balloon Ascent" An interesting 1933 Century of Progress cachet launch cover commemorating Piccard's balloon ascent at the Fair. The cover has a Chicago, 5 August cds as well as a
0021: 1933 "Piccard's Balloon Ascent"Est. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
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1935, Rapid City, SD Balloon Flight Cover: 1935, Rapid City, SD Balloon Flight Cover signed by the pilots A. Stevens and Lt. Orville Anderson, and with a black two-line handstamp that reads: "Balloon Burst Inflating, 3AM, July 12, 1935".
0022: 1935, Rapid City, SD Balloon Flight CoverEst. US$100-US$150
1936, Pontarlier Balloon Flight Cards,: 1936, Pontarlier Balloon Flight Cards, Lot of four identical black and white cards, each with a different color balloon flight label (pink, blue, green, yellow) tied by a Pontarlier, 21 June cancel.
0023: 1936, Pontarlier Balloon Flight Cards,Est. US$150-US$250Lot Passed
1937//82, Balloon Cover Potpourri: 1937//82, Balloon Cover Potpourri An interesting lot of covers, some stamps, etc from a range of different balloon flights. This lot includes zeppelin material and fancy cancels relating to
0024: 1937//82, Balloon Cover PotpourriEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed