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Lot #8179
Wernher von Braun Signed Photograph

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Ideal glossy 8 x 10 photo of von Braun wearing his Marshall Space Flight Center name tag and posing in front of the AS-506, the Apollo 11 moon rocket, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Al Bishop, with fondest wishes and best regards—Wernher von Braun.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing, heaviest to edges. Al Bishop was an aerospace public relations specialist at NASA whose specially designed cachet of ‘Bishop’ insurance covers, printed specifically for the crew, their families and friends, have become prized collectables amongst the space and philatelic communities. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #511 - Ended October 19, 2017





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