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Mercury Seven

AMERICAN HEROES: The MERCURY SEVEN astronauts sign a 1959 NASA newsletter

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AMERICAN HEROES: The MERCURY SEVEN astronauts sign a 1959 NASA newsletter

Vintage original printed informational newsletter issued by NASA in conjunction with Project Mercury, four pages, 8 x 10.5, April 1959, signed vertically in ballpoint by each astronaut on his respective front-page photo: “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.,” “John H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” Walter M. Schirra,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and “D. K. Slayton.” The contents include articles and photos on safety tests, water drops, re-entry for ground and water landing, and more. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from NovaSpace. A subtle wrinkle or two, and slight contrast to Schirra’s, Grissom’s, and Glenn’s signatures against background, otherwise fine, bright, clean condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #330 - Ended February 13, 2008