posted 12-08-2014 02:39 AM               

Here are some samples of what is available at this time not previously posted to Farthest Reaches. Today we will start with some pieces from the Schirra collection:

1. Complete set of Flown Fiteline Sterling Silver Medallions encased in a lucite display on a wood base with plaque. Only 26 of these sets were produced, each given to a Gemini Astronaut and a few for special individuals such as Charles Matthews, Gemini Project Manager. This is the third one I've handled and this one on behalf of the Schirra Family. This set seldom becomes available and comes with a COA hand signed by Schirra's daughter, Suzanne. Priced at $15,000.

2. Flown 10K ASTP Robbins Medallion (08F) with plastic case. This exceedingly rare and sought after medallion is one of only 8 that were produced and flown for the Mercury Astronauts by Deke Slayton. This one is in mint condition with it's #08 corresponding to Wally's MA-8 Mercury Flight. This is only the 3rd I've seen for sale. The first being Deke's, the second being Scott Carpenter's (sold by Farthest Reaches) and now Wally's. Priced at $22,000.

3. Figurine of Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck parading down Main Street playing instruments with brass plaque that reads, "Saluting America's First Astronaut Team... Fifteenth Anniversary 1959-1974... Wally Schirra.... Walt Disney World". RARE and beautiful. Must be seen to be appreciated. Price: Make Offer

4. Book: "The Art of Walt Disney"by Christopher Finch, published 1973, First Edition/First Printing, HC, 458 pages. This very oversized beautiful coffee table book is hand signed on the front free endpapers by all six surviving Mercury Astronauts and their wives as well as Betty Grissom, Dee O'Hara, Bill Douglas and wife and Henri Landwirth (Holiday Inn Coco Beach Hotel Owner/Friend). It was obtained on the occasion of the dedication of Space Mountain in Florida. Priced at $1200.

posted 12-08-2014 12:11 PM               

5. A one dollar bill hand signed by Wally Schirra, Gus Grissom, Gordon Cooper, Deke Slayton, Bill Dana and one unidentified individual. All signatures are bold with Grissom, Schirra and Cooper being signed in their in very vintage styles. Bill has fold creases but it entirely intact and very clean. Priced at $895.

posted 12-08-2014 05:56 PM               

6. Moon Shot by Alan Shepard - First Edition/First Printing. Schirra's personal copy inscribed to "Skyray... This is the real stuff!... Alan B." This copy is also hand signed and colorfully inscribed to Wally by James Lovell, Stu Roosa, Ed Mitchell, Al Worden, Rusty S. (who writes, "Wally, I learned at the knees of the master!", Alan Bean, James McDivitt, Walt Cunningham (who writes, "Wally, we did it right the first time!") and Richard Gordon. Beautiful inscriptions, awesome condition. The astronaut's personal copy containing the signatures of the entire Apollo 14 crew and others. Priced at $1100.

posted 12-15-2014 01:17 PM               

7. Key to the city of Huntsville, AL presented to Astronaut Wally Schirra by Mayor Lorretta Spencer. Priced at $425

8. Key to the city of Danville, Ky presented to Wally Schirra. Priced at $325

9. US Naval Aviation Swimming Test certification card issued to Wally Schirra in May, 1947 at Corpus Christi, Texas. Very unique. Priced at $275

10. US Navy/Marine Corps card issued to ENS Walter Schirra stating that he passed the test in Instrument Flying prescribed for pilots for a "RESTRICTED INSTRUMENT RATING". Issued on June 10th, 1948 with an expiration date of June 10th, 1949. Priced at $275