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Lot #546
Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph

Estimate: $2000+

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Description

Unusual vintage glossy 14 x 11 photo of NASA's famous Mercury 7 wearing cowboy hats, signed in various inks by six of the seven original astronauts: "Scott Carpenter," "Gordon Cooper," "J. H. Glenn, Jr.," "Alan Shepard," "W. M. Schirra, Jr.," and "D. K. Slayton." The signature of Gus Grissom is secretarial. Inscribed at the top in an unknown hand, "To the Denney's," and additionally signed by Walter C. Williams, an engineer and NASA deputy associate administrator during Project Mercury. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 16.25. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, some light edge wear, and substantial fading to Cooper's signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents
  • Dates: January 10, 2025 - February 12, 2025





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