Details:

Collection of sixteen original NASA glass slides from the Richard “Dick” Underwood collection, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Sandy Clarkson of The Right Stuff, Inc. The slides feature a variety of NASA and space exploration imagery, including astronaut training scenes, spacecraft photography, mission control imagery, and orbital spacecraft views. The slides are constructed in the classic format used for NASA presentations, consisting of photographic transparencies sandwiched between glass plates and sealed with metallic tape. Several slides retain NASA form markings and handwritten identification codes.

Please note: the example glass slides pictured on the accompanying COA are representative examples from the Underwood estate and are not the exact slides included in this auction lot.

Fine condition overall, with expected handling wear, minor edge wear, and age-related surface marks to some slides. A few slides have damage to the glass.

Richard “Dick” Underwood was a pioneering aerospace and high-altitude photography specialist who worked alongside Dr. Wernher von Braun during the formative years of the American space program. Underwood helped develop NASA’s photographic capabilities and provided technical support for astronauts and mission imaging throughout the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo eras. His work played an important role in documenting humanity’s early ventures into space and the visual history of the Apollo program.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11654 1415556-1