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posted 11-28-2018 04:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for RR Auction   Click Here to Email RR Auction     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Announcing: RR Auction's December 13 Science & Technology Sale:

An exceptional 1924 Nobel Prize for X-ray discoveries takes centerstage in RR's first auction devoted entirely to Science & Technology. From early revolutionary Isaac Newton, to modern technological titan Steve Jobs, early aviation to space exploration, this auction has it all. Preview is available now and bidding is Dec 6 through 13.

Of particular interest to collectSPACE members is our selection of (76) space exploration artifacts and (60) early aviation offerings. Space and aviation highlights include:

Preview the full sale here and view the virtual catalog here. Bidding begins Dec 6 and ends Dec 13.

Rick Mulheirn
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posted 11-28-2018 04:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Rick Mulheirn   Click Here to Email Rick Mulheirn     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Regarding the stunning lot 6261, Neil Armstrong Boot Prototype, a good friend and Apollo suit authority has pointed out to me that Armstrong's boot size was a medium. While unquestionably authentic, the blue silicone sole being auctioned with the incomplete boot is a large: never would the two have met had the boot been completed.

That said, I wish I had the funds to bid but something tells me this will fetch pretty big money.

NAAmodel#240
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posted 11-28-2018 08:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for NAAmodel#240   Click Here to Email NAAmodel#240     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The "Armstrong" boot also has a nametag and not a clothing label in it.

Item 6265 is incorrectly described. It says it is number 52 of 400 envelopes. There were only 100 Seiger covers and the descriptions in the upper left corner were handwritten and not printed.

Rick Mulheirn
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posted 11-29-2018 02:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Rick Mulheirn   Click Here to Email Rick Mulheirn     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The Armstrong name tag is typical of other name tags I've seen on boots and such. Are you referring to the ILC ID tag? I don't know but I'd imagine that would be added as the boot was nearing completion.

There appears to be enough detail to suggest this boot was not a prototype: rather a flight rated article rejected on quality control grounds.

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