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I just purchased this Apollo 11 display with all in person autographs.
I purchased this locally in Terre Haute, IN from a long time race team owner for Indy and USAC. He was very close (and I believe a cousin) of Tony Hulman owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway who was also a Terre Haute resident.
The seller was at the launch of Apollo 11 for sure. He obtained The ones on the left side (white paper) I assume at a Dinner. (Perhaps on the 15th of July?) I assume the flag may be from a centerpiece from that dinner or given out at the launch but unsure as to the patch and pamphlet.
Names include:
Tony Hulman
Charles Conrad
Jane Conrad
Raymond C. Firestone (Firestone tires and family members)
Andy Granatelli (STP Oil)
Jim Rathmann (1960 Indy 500 winner & I believe the auto dealer who supplies the astronauts with their Corvettes)
Ray Brock (founder of motor trend)
Frank Capra Jr.
Betty Grissom (Gus’s widow)
And Harry Shoaf who I read was an engineer with NACA (NASA) and Later a business partner with Gordon Cooper.
and others
The best though is the in person signed VIP pass. From what I can tell it is signed by:
Charles Lindbergh
Pete Conrad
Alan Shepard
Alan Bean
Gordon Cooper
Ron Evans
Stuart Roosa
Joe Engle
Jim Loveall (who ironically lived in Terre Haute as a child)
Rusty Schweikart
Al Worden
And Joseph P. Allen
Am I correct on these?
I have a few question. I am confident in it's authenticity and I have contacted Steve Zarelli about getting a letter.
My question is has anyone ever seen a piece like this before? As far as a nice astronaut piece it is one of the better ones I have seen and the Lindbergh is the icing on the cake. How rare is this? Would this be considered a “Blue Chip” item?
Lastly any idea on value of this item. Should I keep it all together? I saw last year Zarelli authenticated the back of one of these passes with a single Lindbergh signature on it and it sold for $2,200. I would assume this would logically be worth more with 11 astronauts including 3 moon walkers, but I know a single signed Ruth ball can sometimes command more than a multi signed one.
Any thought on the flag, Pamphlet, or patch? What do you guys think?
Thank you,
Andy
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