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GORDON COOPER

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(1927 - 2004) American astronaut, a member of the original seven Mercury astronauts, commander of Gemini 5. A.L.S. with his early signature as 'Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.', 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], mentions that he opened his correspondent's letter himself and thanks the man for his 'interest in space programs'. Very good, sold with a NASA-issue 8 x 10 in. Gemini V crew photograph.

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GORDON COOPER

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116: Militaria & Autograph Auction 2026 Day 2

Mar 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Elkton, MD, United States

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‘BREMEN’, ‘ILE DE FRANCE’ AND ‘EUROPA’ CATAPULT FLIGHT MAIL (10): A group of 10 pieces of mail delivered by catapult flight from the famed steamships ‘Bremen’, ‘Columbus’ and ‘Europa’. Includes: postcard, Bremen, May 17, 1931;

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