Two items: a color satin-finish 8 x 10 half-length photo of Cooper posing in his Mercury space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Original 7 Mercury astronaut, Faith 7"; and a TLS signed “Leroy G. Cooper,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, stamp-dated October 7, 1963, addressed to Randolph Pillow, in full: “My family and I appreciate very much the hospitality extended to us at the Sea Fair Races. We shall always remember this occasion, made unforgettable by your kindness. We thank you for all the courtesies shown to us and hope that we can again enjoy such a wonderful day.” In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and areas of thin paper along the right edge of the letter.
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