Lot #610

Deke Slayton

Description

Outstanding array of autographed NASA photos honoring Slayton’s 1982 retirement from NASA, including five of the ill-fated Challenger crew

Collection of 70 color 8 x 10 NASA astronaut photos, four of which are ‘red-numbered,’ nearly all signed and inscribed in ink to Slayton with congratulatory messages celebrating his retirement. Signers are: Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Dick Scobee, Michael Smith, Vance Brand, Franklin Chang, Owen Garriott, Richard Mullane, Hank Hartsfield, Charlie Bolden, Jr., Guion Bluford, Jr., Daniel Brandenstein, S. David Griggs, John Blaha, John Fabian, Anna Fisher, Anthony England, Joseph Kerwin, David Leestma, Terry Hart, Frederick Gregory, Karl Henize, Frederick Hauck, John Lounge, Jack Robert Lousma, Shannon Lucid, Jon McBride, Steven Hawley, William Lenoir, Don Lind, Robert Gibson, Robert Overmyer, William Fisher, Charles Fullerton, Steven Nagel, George Nelson, Bryan O’Connor, Robert Parker (2), David Hilmers, Jeffrey Hoffman, Jerry Ross, Sally Ride, James Van Hoften, David Walker, Margaret Seddon, Donald Williams, Brewster Shaw, William Thornton, Norman Thagard, Richard Truly, Robert Stewart, Kathryn Sullivan, Sherwood Spring, Robert Springer, Lore Shriver, Dale Gardner, Ronald Grabe, Guy Gardner, Bonnie Dunbar, Michael Coats, John Creighton, Mary Cleave, Roy Bridges, Jr., James Buchli, Donald Peterson, James Bagian, Joe Allen, and one other. In overall fine condition. A truly one-of-a-kind collection of excellent NASA photos, featuring some of the organization’s most mourned—and celebrated—members. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Space
• Dates: #386 - Ended May 23, 2012

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