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Lot #4360
NASA Astronaut Photograph Collection

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Collection of over 70 official NASA photos and lithographs , which primarily celebrate the legendary men of astronaut groups 2 and 3, which includes:

A group of 33 official color NASA lithographs, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, which includes portraits of the following astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Scott Carpenter, Charles Conrad, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn (2), Gus Grissom, James Lovell, Jim McDivitt, Wally Schirra, Elliot See, Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, Ed White, and John Young; other images include Cooper entering his Faith 7 capsule, the Mercury-Atlas 8 control center, Atlas rocket launches, oceanic recovery operations, and more.

A group of 13 official glossy numbered NASA photographs, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, which includes portraits of the following astronauts: Buzz Aldrin, Bill Anders, Charles Bassett, Alan Bean, Gene Cernan, Roger Chaffee, Michael Collins, Don Eisele, Theodore Freeman, Richard Gordon, Rusty Schweickart, Dave Scott, and Clifton Williams; other images include the launch of the Gemini-Titan 1 rocket, an artist depiction of the Manned Spacecraft Center, and a group portrait of the ‘New Nine.’ All bear purple NASA caption text on the reverse. Each astronaut photo is accompanied by two smaller glossy portraits, each approximately 4 x 5 and stamped on the reverse with their name (includes only one smaller Collins portrait); small portraits for Gordon Cooper, Walt Cunningham (2), and John Glenn (with facsimile signature) are also included.

Also included: NASA Mission Report packets for the Apollo 11 and 13 mission; two official glossy 8 x 10 photos of NASA astronaut groups 2 and 3; and an official color glossy 8 x 10 numbered NASA photograph of President John F. Kennedy, with reverse bearing purple NASA caption text and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In overall fine condition, with binder bumps to several photo edges.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #594 - Ended October 15, 2020