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Gus Grissom

Scarce Gus Grissom check

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Scarce Gus Grissom check

Mercury astronaut who perished in the Apollo 1 flash fire that also claimed the lives of Chaffee and White. Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, drawn on the Capt. Virgil I. Grissom and Betty L. Grissom account at the National Bank of Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, filled out and signed by Virgil I. Grissom, payable to Weingarten’s for $100.00, August 6, 1962. In very good condition, with usual cancellation holes and stamps, with red paid stamp touching first name and middle initial of signature, blue ink bank notation in upper left corner. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #301 - Ended September 21, 2005