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[APOLLO PROGRAM]. GORDON COOPER'S COMMAND MODULE BLUEPRINT, MULTI ASTRONAUT SIGNED
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- TWO LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS OF EQUIPMENT BAY AREAS AND MORE
Interior Command Module, blueprint. North American Aviation, pre-folded, expanding to 10½ by 49 inches with two large drawings and two smaller drawings. Having 3 binder hole punches at the left edge.
Condition
Interior Command Module, blueprint. North American Aviation, pre-folded, expanding to 10½ by 49 inches with two large drawings and two smaller drawings. Having 3 binder hole punches at the left edge. Slight toning at creases where folded.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
INSCRIBED and SIGNED by GORDON COOPER: "From my Apollo Notebook & files, GORDON COOPER, Apollo X B. U. CDR." Additionally SIGNED and INSCRIBED: “BUZZ ALDRIN, CM107, Apollo XI; ALAN BEAN, CM 108, Apollo 12; WALT CUNNINGHAM, CM 101 Apollo 7; CHARLES M. DUKE, JR., CM 113 Apollo 16; FRED HAISE, CSM 109 Apollo 13; EDGAR MITCHELL, CM110 Apollo 14; TOM STAFFORD, CM 104 Apollo X; and AL WORDEN, CM 112 Apollo 15." The two large drawings of the interior Command Module (CM) are labeled: “Section D-D, LKG (Looking) OUTBD (Outboard) at LH (Left Hand) EQUIP (Equipment) BAY.” and “Section E-E, LKG AT RH (Right Hand) EQUIP BAY.” The CM’s two large side windows and docking tunnel are shown plus numerous storage locations and panels. Focus is on the potential fire dangers due to Velcro placements and exposed wiring. Four major areas have a block label that reads: “Fire Potential, Communication Cable (and other wiring areas), Velcro patches.” The Apollo 1 fire caused a major re-examination of flammable material and areas throughout the CM with corrections implemented prior to resuming manned flights with Apollo 7 in October 1968.