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Auction 20 April 2023 RR Auction: Space Exploration - Amherst

Bid on the lot list RR Auction : 20 April 2023 - Filled with flown material, astronaut autographs, and significant space watches, RR Auction's Spring Space Exploration sale has 'the right stuff' for every space collector. The auction opens with an unprecedented selection of rare 18K gold Omega chronographs presented to the pioneering astronauts of the 1960s, plus later flown watches and affiliated horological materials. Another key piece offered for sale is Gene Cernan's Apollo 17 EVA-1 cuff checklist, smeared in moon dust from its use for seven hours in the lunar environment. Further remarkable items include Apollo spacecraft hardware—such as a DSKY computer interface and a Lunar Module hatch—a multitude of flown checklist pages, flags, and Robbins medallions from the collections of astronauts, and a stunning assortment of meteorites.   CUSTOMS The carrier will take care of the customs formalities directly and will send you an invoice for the customs fees, which will be paid in addition to the delivery charges. More information :https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/buying-goods-online-coming-non-european-union-country_en RR Auction - Amherst

RR Auction: Space Exploration

Thursday 20 April 2023 - 18:00 (EDT)

1 NH-101A Suite 3, Amherst, NH 03031, United States - 03031 Amherst, États-Unis

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Lot n° 9001

Gus Grissom 18K Gold Omega Speedmaster Professional 1969 Apollo 11 Commemorative Watch

Extraordinary 18K solid yellow gold Omega Speedmaster Professional BA 145.022 watch presented to the family of the late Gus Grissom at a special gala dinner on November 25, 1969, at the Hotel Warwick in Houston. Omega initially created 26 of these gold...

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Lot n° 9002

Alan Bean's 18K Gold Omega Speedmaster Professional 1969 Apollo 11 Commemorative Watch

Alan Bean’s personally-owned and -worn 18K solid yellow gold Omega Speedmaster Professional BA 145.022 watch intended for presentation to him at a special gala dinner on November 25, 1969, at the Hotel Warwick in Houston; Bean was, however, still in Apollo...

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Lot n° 9003

Ron Evans's 18K Gold Omega Speedmaster Professional Watch

Ron Evan's personally-owned 18K solid yellow gold Omega Speedmaster Professional chronograph wristwatch (Ref. BA 145.022), presented to the Apollo 17 CMP by Omega following his success in the last lunar landing mission. One of a special numbered edition...

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Lot n° 9004

Richard Gordon's 18K Gold Rolex President Day-Date Watch

Richard Gordon's personally-owned and frequently-worn 18K yellow gold Rolex President Day-Date wristwatch (Ref. 1803, Serial No. 2038922), presented to him shortly after his Apollo 12 mission in 1969. The caseback features a presentation engraving, "Richard...

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Lot n° 9005

ISS Expedition 31/32: Gennady Padalka's Flown Omega Speedmaster Pro

Record-setting cosmonaut Gennady Padalka's flown Omega Speedmaster Professional wristwatch, serial number 77754951, used on the International Space Station during Expedition 31/32 in 2012. The iconic timepiece is a black-faced, stainless steel chronograph,...

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Lot n° 9006

Mir Flown Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph (365 Days in Space)

Exceptional flown Omega Speedmaster Professional chronograph wristwatch which stayed on Space Station MIR for an entire year—one of 28 carried to the space station on Soyuz TM-17 and returned to Earth on Soyuz TM-18. The stainless steel Speedmaster Pro...

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Lot n° 9007

Soyuz 14/Salyut 3: Yuri Artyukhin's Flown Omega Flightmaster Chronograph

Cosmonaut Yuri Artyukhin's flown Omega Flightmaster (Ref. 145.026) chronograph wristwatch, carried on the Soyuz 14 mission to the Salyut 3 military space station, as engraved on the caseback. The mission lasted for over 15 days, launching from the Baikonur...

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Lot n° 9008

Neil Hutchinson's Rolex GMT-Master Wristwatch

NASA Flight Director Neil B. Hutchinson's Rolex GMT-Master (Reference #1675) wristwatch, worn on a daily basis throughout his career in Mission Control—from Hutchinson's wrist, this iconic timepiece witnessed the key events from the age of Apollo through...

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Lot n° 9009

Apollo-Era Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch (Ref. ST105.012)

Desirable Apollo-era (mid-1960s) example of the original Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Moonwatch' (Ref. ST105.012). Renowned as the world's most famous chronograph, this example of the Omega Speedmaster Pro is the same reference number as those used...

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Lot n° 9010

ISS/Boeing Starliner Flown Seiko Watch

Flown Seiko Premier (SRL023) wristwatch carried to the International Space Station aboard the Boeing CST-100 Starliner on Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2), launched on May 19, 2022, and returned on May 25, 2022. During the uncrewed test flight, the Starliner...

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Lot n° 9011

Neil Armstrong's Omega Apollo Astronaut Appreciation Dinner Menu

Neil Armstrong's exceedingly rare menu from the "Astronaut Appreciation Dinner" sponsored by Omega and held at the Hotel Warwick in Houston, Texas, on November 25, 1969, measuring 15.5 x 10 open, at which special edition gold Apollo XI commemorative Omega...

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Lot n° 9012

Apollo 11 Omega Commemorative Photograph Boxed Set

Rare set of oversized souvenir color photographs commemorating Apollo 11, housed in a special box depicting the lunar surface, with folder inside bearing the facsimile signatures of the Apollo 11 crew and a presentation statement: "This souvenir box is...

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Lot n° 9013

Jim McDivitt Signed Apollo 9 Watch Band Design

Unusual DS, signed “J. McDivitt,” one page, 11 x 8.5, January 12, 1969. Interesting printed diagram of two views of a watch strap, headed "Watch Band, Apollo IX, Designed by—Juanita J. Adkins, 12 January 1969," signed in green felt tip by McDivitt to...

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Lot n° 9014

Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Book

Uncommon hardcover book published in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Omega Speedmaster. Hardcover bound in black cloth with gilt-stamped design, 7.5 x 7.5, 79 pages. Profusely illustrated in full color, the book honors the history and legacy...

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Lot n° 9015

Wilbur Wright Signed Photograph, Sets a New Altitude Record

Outstanding French postcard from the series ‘L'Aviation en 1908,’ 5.5 x 3.5, reproducing the photograph by J. Bouveret of the Wright flyer at the Camp d'Auvours in Le Mans, France, signed in the lower right in fountain pen, “18 December 1908, Wilbur Wright.”...

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Lot n° 9016

Convair B-58 Hustler Escape Capsule Oxygen System

Scarce emergency oxygen system built for the Convair B-58 Hustler crewmember escape capsule, measuring approximately 11″ x 6″ x 11.5″, comprising several Bendix components in their original assembly. Includes the oxygen system capsule, pressure regulator,...

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Lot n° 9017

Douglas Aircraft Cylinder, Pan and Instrumentation Blueprint

Large 91 x 36 blueprint entitled "Cylinder, Pan & Instrumentation Assy." for an unspecified aircraft, prepared by the Douglas Aircraft Company of Santa Monica, California, with a release date of October 12, 1967. Prepared by "Hiltz," who worked on the...

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Lot n° 9018

Wright Brothers 1909 Booklet

Booklet in French entitled Construction et Manoeuvres de l'Aeroplane Wright, Monographies d'Aviation #5, by A. Bracke, 6 x 8.75, 16 pages, published by Dequesne-Masquillier & fils in 1909. Light toning and a small label affixed to cover, and partial split...

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Lot n° 9019

T-38 Talon Jet Engine 3rd Stage Fan Blade

Small third-stage compressor blade from a T-38 Talon, measuring approximately 2″ x .5″, mounted on a baseplate engraved with the name and image of the supersonic jet trainer. In fine condition.

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Lot n° 9020

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Multi-Signed Print

Color 22 x 17 print of an illustration showing the iconic Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird in flight, signed in black felt tip by SR-71 pilots Buz Carpenter, Jerry Glasser, Ed Yeilding, B. C. Thomas, and Stormy Boudreaux; Reconnaissance Systems Officers (RSOs)...

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Lot n° 9021

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Multi-Signed Print

Appealing 16 x 7 print of an artist's rendering of the iconic Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, matted to an overall size of 19.5 x 10.5, signed on the mat in silver ink by SR-71 pilots Buz Carpenter, Jerry Glasser, Ed Yeilding, B. C. Thomas, and Stormy Boudreaux;...

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Lot n° 9022

World War II: Douglas A-26 Invader Schematic

Detailed World War II-era production illustration of the Douglas A-26 Invader, 15.75 x 11, produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company based out of Long Beach and El Segundo, California. Dated June 6, 1941, the printed schematic is labeled "Breakdown—Production"...

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Lot n° 9023

World War II: Douglas C-74 Globemaster Schematic

Detailed World War II-era production illustration of the Douglas C-74 Globemaster, 20.5 x 11, produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company based out of Santa Monica, California. Dated 1945, the printed schematic is labeled "Production Breakdown" and features...

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Lot n° 9024

Aero Spacelines Super Guppy (6) Original Photographs

Six original color glossy 10 x 8 photographs of the Aero Spacelines Super Guppy, billed as the 'largest airplane in the world,' highlighted by several images of the loading of a Saturn rocket stage. All bear “A Kodak Paper” watermarks and Douglas Aircraft...

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Lot n° 9025

World War II: Report on German HE-162 Jet Fighter

Technical intelligence report entitled "High-Speed Tests on the HE-162 Jet Fighter," 15 pages, 8.5 x 11, released in February 1947. Translated from German, the report covers findings from wind tunnel tests on an HE-162 prototype. In fine condition.

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Lot n° 9026

Grumman F6F Hellcat Control Grip and Clock

Nice display of cockpit hardware from a World War II-era Grumman F6F Hellcat: an original Bakelite two-button aircraft hand controller grip, marked "NAF 1172-2," with trigger-style gun button on the front and upper button, marked "B," for bomb; and a...

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Lot n° 9027

North American B-25J Mitchell Flight Manual

Uncommon flight manual for the North American B-25J medium bombardment airplane, 224 pages, contained within its original 6.5 x 8.25 North American Aviation binder marked "Restricted." The manual provides general instructions for the aircraft, pilot's...

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Lot n° 9028

Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star Aircrew Checklist

Spiral-bound Lockheed T-33A consolidated checklist, 44 pages, 5 x 8, issued on September 1, 1958, by Air Training Command. The checklist provides instructions for pre- and post-flight inspections and procedures, emergency procedures, and flight data....

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Lot n° 9029

North American F-100 Super Sabre Training Course Checklist

Operational training course mission card checklist for the North American F-100 Super Sabre supersonic fighter jet, 5 x 8.25, issued at Nellis Air Force Base on July 15, 1959. The checklist offers instructions for transition and orientation, mid-air refueling,...

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Lot n° 9030

American Air Carrier Brochures (16)

Nice group of 16 vintage circa 1930s-1940s brochures, maps, and schedules for various airlines from throughout the United States, offering a great assortment of colorful graphics celebrating the new mode of commercial transport—all boast great visual...

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Lot n° 9031

Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer Electricity Manual

Hardcover book entitled "Instruction Manual, Electricity, PB4Y-2 Airplane," by the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, 8.5 x 11.25, 148 pages, published in 1944. The handbook covers the basics of electricity, wiring diagrams for the aircraft, its...

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Lot n° 9032

Lockheed T-33A/TV-2 Shooting Star Flight Hand Book

Flight handbook for the Lockheed T-33A/TV-2 Shooting Star jet trainer, 10.25 x 11.5, with a revision date of April 15, 1958. The handbook offers a description of the aircraft, normal procedures, emergency procedures, auxiliary equipment, operating limitations,...

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Lot n° 9033

Douglas C-47 Skytrain Fuselage Manufacturing Procedure Manual

Thick Douglas Aircraft Co. manual identified as "C-47 Manufacturing Procedure Manual, Lower Nose Assem.—Fuselage, Index No. 5110523-400, Ships AC 4200 & Subs," 9 x 11.5, marked at the bottom in white ink, "Master Copy, F. J. Young." The manual's primary...

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Lot n° 9034

Douglas Skymaster Pilot's Handbook

Unbound loose-leaf "Pilot's Handbook for Army Model C-54G, Navy Model R5D-5 Airplanes," 8.25 x 11, 77 pages, revised June 1, 1946. The cover sheet is marked "Classification Canceledâ€¦5 June 46." The manual features detailed diagrams of the aircraft's...

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Lot n° 9035

Boeing B-29 Superfortress Airplane Commander Training Manual

Softcover Boeing B-29 Superfortress Airplane Commander Training Manual (AAF Manual No. 50-9), marked as "Restricted," 8 x 10.5, 177 pages, revised February 1, 1945. The well-illustrated manual "serves the dual purpose of a training checklist and a working...

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Lot n° 9036

Northrop Aircraft Free Air Test Facility Reports

Two reports by Northrop Aircraft, Inc., entitled "Free Air Test Facility Development" (1 April 1947) and "Summary Report: Free Air Test Facility" (14 September 1948), both brad-bound in their original Northrop wrappers. The reports detail the development...

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Lot n° 9037

Lockheed Aircraft Activity Reports (1942-43)

Thick bracket-bound collection of World War II-era Lockheed daily activity reports, detailing deliveries, transfers, releases, and acceptances of various aircraft from January 1, 1942, to June 30, 1943. The reports primarily log deliveries made to the...

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Lot n° 9038

Convair T-29B Flying Classroom Flight Manual

Unbound loose-leaf "USAF Series T-29B Aircraft Flight Manual," 8.25 x 11, revised April 10, 1959. The manual features highly detailed diagrams and illustrations documenting the aircraft's many systems and controls, with various descriptions, operating...

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Lot n° 9039

Douglas DC-4 Maintenance Manual

Maintenance manual for the Douglas DC-4, marked "Engineering Copy" on the title page, 9 x 11.5, with a revision date of August 20, 1946. Contained in its original blue Douglas Aircraft Co. binder, the manual provides comprehensive instructions for handling,...

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Lot n° 9040

Felix Baumgartner Signed Baseball

Official Rawlings 1999 World Series League (Selig) baseball signed on the sweet spot in ballpoint by Austrian skydiver, daredevil, and BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner. In fine condition.

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Lot n° 9041

Felix Baumgartner Signed Photograph and Brochure

Two items: a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner during one of his harrowing skydives, signed in blue felt tip; and a 502 Aerial Stunts Worldwide informational brochure for Baumgartner, measures 14.25 x 5.75 open, signed...

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Lot n° 9042

Felix Baumgartner Signed Photograph and Brochure

Two items: a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner before one of his famous freefalls, signed in blue felt tip; and a 502 Aerial Stunts Worldwide informational brochure for Baumgartner, measures 14.25 x 5.75 open, signed...

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Lot n° 9043

Red Bull Stratos Helium Balloon

Limited edition display featuring an original piece of the Red Bull Stratos Helium Balloon that carried Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner 24 miles up into the stratosphere for his record-setting free fall on October 14, 2012. The piece measures 4.75″...

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Lot n° 9044

Joe Kittinger (2) Signed Items

Two items signed in black ink or felt tip by Joe Kittinger: a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kittinger performing his record-breaking skydive from an altitude of over 80,000 feet; and an FDC with a color cachet of hot air balloons. In overall fine condition....

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Lot n° 9045

World War II: Douglas B-17F Flying Fortress Schematic

Detailed World War II-era production illustration of the Douglas B-17F Flying Fortress, 17 x 11, produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company based out of Long Beach, California. Dated February 28, 1942, the printed schematic is labeled "Major Assembly Breakdown"...

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Lot n° 9046

First Atlantic Balloon Crossing (3) Flown Items

Three items commemorating the flight of the 'Double Eagle II,' the first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it landed in Miserey near Paris, on August 17, 1978, 137 hours and six minutes after leaving Presque Isle, Maine. They include: a flown 2.75″...

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Lot n° 9047

Bell X-1: Yeager and Cardenas (2) Signed Photographs

Two glossy photos of the ‘Glamorous Glennis,’ the Bell X-1 experimental rocket plane that Chuck Yeager used to exceed the speed of sound in level flight, 10 x 8 and 10.25 x 8, individually signed in black felt tip, “Chuck Yeager” and “Bob Cardenas, B-29...

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Lot n° 9048

Clyde Tombaugh Signed Photograph - PSA 9

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a celestial scene with two planets and distant sun, signed in silver ink, “Clyde W. Tombaugh.” In very fine condition. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA with an autograph grade of "9." Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PS...

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Lot n° 9049

Clyde Tombaugh Signature with ALS - PSA MINT 9

Ink signature, "Clyde W. Tombaugh, Discovered 9th planet, Pluto, on 18 Feb. 1930,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, the reverse of which bears an ALS in pencil by Tombaugh signed with his initials, “CWT.” Dated June 23, 1996, the brief handwritten letter reads:...

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Lot n° 9050

Shoemaker-Levy (2) Signed Items

Two items signed in ink or ballpoint by Gene and Carolyn Shoemaker and David Levy, the discoverers of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, a comet that broke apart and collided with Jupiter in July 1994: an off-white 5 x 3 card, with each dating their autograph to...

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