Apollo 17






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An Apollo 17 American Flag,
flown to the Moon aboard the "America"!




A 4x6 inch American flag, flown to the Moon aboard the Command Module "America".
Bearing a handwritten flight-certification, directly on the flag itself, by Gene Cernan!
Also accompanied by Gene Cernan's official flight-certification certificate!


One of the most historic and well-traveled American flags in existence!






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Howard Benedict's Apollo 17 CM Flown Flag,
on a presentation mount signed by 35 astronauts!





An Apollo 17 Command Module flown 4x6 inch American Flag,
from the personal space collection of Howard Benedict!

Howard Benedict is well known as both a pioneer space journalist,
and the Executive Director of the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

The flag has been affixed to a mount bearing the signatures
of thirty-five pioneer astronauts, including nine Moonwalkers!

A signature from nearly every pioneer space mission is included,
creating an extraordinary astronaut autograph collection by itself!



A historic flown Apollo 17 flag, combined with an
outstanding astronaut autograph collection,
and all with an outstanding provenance!




An extraordinary and irreplaceable item!



Provenance

The Howard Benedict Space Collection





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An Apollo 17 Flown Robbins Medallion!





Bearing Serial No. 34, and the key to the Robbins Medallion Set,
with only 80 Apollo 17 silver medallions flown.

This was the smallest number of silver Robbins Medallions
flown on any mission!

Housed in its original Robbins case.

Also accompanied by a flight-certification certificate from
Dr. Edgar Mitchell, from whose collection it originates!



Provenance

The Dr. Edgar D. Mitchell Space Collection



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An Apollo 17 Crew-Portrait,
signed by the complete crew!





An 8x12 inch RCA information sheet,
incorporating Apollo mission facts on its verso.


Nicely inscribed "To Robert / Good Luck to You",
and signed by Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt, and Ron Evans!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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An Apollo 17 "Launch Date" Postal Cover,
signed by the complete Apollo 17 crew!




An exceptionally attractive Apollo 17 Launch Date Postal Cover,
signed by Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt, and Ron Evans!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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An Official Apollo 17 Prime Recovery Ship Cover,
signed by the complete crew!





An extremely rare Apollo 17 "Prime Recovery Ship" Postal Cover,
signed by Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt, and Ron Evans!

Countersigned by the Captain of the "Ticonderoga",
the Recovery Fleet Admiral, and the Recovery Helicopter Pilot!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Lithograph of Ron Evans Apollo 17 Spacewalk,
signed by the complete Apollo 17 crew!



An official NASA lithograph of Ron Evan's Apollo 17 spacewalk.

Signed by Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt ("Jack Schmidt"),
and Ron Evans (Best Wishes / Ron Evans / Apollo XVII").




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A color photograph of Gene Cernan on the Moon,
inscribed with his entire historic quote!



The finest imaginable Gene Cernan lunar portrait!



Inscribed by Cernan with the ENTIRE quote of the
last words ever spoken by Man on the Moon,
during the Apollo Program!




Fragments of Cernan's quote are occasionally seen,
but rarely the full thing!



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A Photo of Gene Cernan in the LM on the Moon,
signed by Cernan!



An 8x10 color photograph of Gene Cernan
in the Lunar Module ON the Moon.


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII CDR "



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A Photograph of the Night Launch of Apollo 17,
signed by Gene Cernan!



An extremely impressive 8x10 color photograph
of Apollo 17's night launch!


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII "

 


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A Photograph of Gene Cernan in the Lunar Rover,
signed by Cernan!



A nice 8x10 color photograph of Gene Cernan in the Lunar Rover.


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII "




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A Breathtaking Photo of the Lunar Surface,
signed by Gene Cernan!



An 8x10 color photograph taken by the Apollo 17 crew
of the Moon's surface, during their lunar descent.


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII "



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An Impressive Photograph of the Lunar Module,
signed by Gene Cernan!



An impressive 8x10 color photograph of the
Lunar Module "Challenger" preparing to re-dock in orbit.

Gene Cernan is visible in the window of the LM!


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII "




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A Photograph of the Apollo 17 Command Module,
signed by Gene Cernan!



A nice 8x10 color photograph of the
Apollo 17 Command Module "America" in lunar orbit.


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII "




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An Apollo 17 Photograph of the Moon,
signed by Gene Cernan!



An 8x10 color photograph of the Moon,
taken during the Apollo 17 mission.


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII CDR "



Perfect for adding additional astronaut signatures!



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A Dramatic Photograph of the Apollo 17 Recovery,
signed by Gene Cernan!




An extremely dramatic and impressive photograph,
taken by recovery divers, during the Apollo 17 splashdown!


Signed:

" Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII HOME "


Perfect for displaying with one of the
Apollo 17 Prime Recovery Ship Postal Covers!



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Harrison Schmidt's Apollo 17 Spacesuit Portrait,
signed by Schmidt!





An official NASA lithograph of Harrison Schmidt's
Apollo 17 spacesuit portrait!


Bearing an extremely desirable blind-inscribed
"Harrison H. Schmidt / Apollo 17"



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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Harrison Schmidt's Business Suit Portrait,
signed by Schmidt!





A vintage 8x10 B&W photograph of Harrison Schmidt's
business suit portrait.

Signed by Schmidt with the informal version of his name,
"Jack Schmidt", to go with a more informal image.



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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Harrison Schmidt's Apollo 17 Spacesuit Portrait,
signed by Schmidt!





A vintage 8x10 color lithograph
of Harrison Schmidt's Apollo 17 spacesuit portrait.


Inscribed
"To Joe and the Future / Jack Schmidt / Apollo 17"



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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An Apollo 17 Prime Recovery Ship Postal Cover,
signed by Harrison Schmidt!





An exceptionally attractive and rare
Apollo 17 "Prime Recovery Ship" postal cover!

Perfectly signed by Harrison Schmidt!

Countersigned by both the Captain of the "Ticonderoga",
and the Prime Recovery Helicopter Pilot!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection

 


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Ron Evan's Apollo 17 Spacesuit Portrait,
inscribed by Evans!




Ron Evans is one of the rarer of the Apollo astronauts,
due to his untimely death!



Fortunately, Evans and Joe Wicks were friends,
resulting in a number of fine Evans items in his collection.

This is Ron Evan's official NASA Apollo 17 Spacesuit Portrait.


Inscribed:

"To Joe / Ron Evans / Apollo XVII"



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Promotional Pamphlet for Ron Evan's Book,
inscribed by Evans!





An uncommon promotional pamphlet for
Ron Evan's childrens book, "LETS FLY TO THE MOON".

Bearing a lengthy inscription to Joe Wicks
on the front cover!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Wonderful Apollo 17 Prime Recovery Ship Cover,
inscribed by Ron Evans!




An extremely uncommon Apollo 17
"Prime Recovery Ship" Postal Cover!




Inscribed:

Ron Evans / Apollo 17
To the Moon and Back




Countersigned by the Captain of the "Ticonderoga",
and the Prime Recovery Ship Helicopter Pilot!


A Rare Item!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Rare Apollo 17 "Prime Recovery Ship" Cover,
inscribed by Ron Evans!



Another example of an extremely uncommon Apollo 17
"Prime Recovery Ship" Postal Cover.



Inscribed:

Ron Evans / Apollo 17 CMP
A Great Recovery




Countersigned by the Captain of the "Ticonderoga",
and the Prime Recovery Ship Helicopter Pilot!



A Rare Item!

 

Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Rare Apollo 17 "Prime Recovery Ship" Cover,
inscribed by Ron Evans!




Another example of an extremely uncommon Apollo 17
"Prime Recovery Ship" Postal Cover!



Inscribed:

Ron Evans / Apollo 17
To the Moon and Back!



Countersigned by the Captain of the "Ticonderoga",
the Recovery Fleet Admiral, and Recovery Helicopter Pilot!


A Rare Item!


Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Rare Apollo 17 "Prime Recovery Ship" Cover,
signed by Ron Evans!




A final example of an extremely uncommon Apollo 17
"Prime Recovery Ship" Postal Cover!



Signed by Ron Evans!


Countersigned by the Captain and "XO" of the "Ticonderoga",
the Recovery Fleet Admiral, and Recovery Helicopter Pilot!


A Rare Item!


Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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An Apollo 17 "Launch Date" Postal Cover,
signed by Ron Evans!





A pristine Apollo 17 "Launch Date" postal cover,
perfectly signed by Ron Evans!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Rare Autograph-Letter Signed from Ron Evans!






Dated November 11, 1989, and sent to Joe Wicks,
Evans thanks Joe for his birthday greetings,
and also discusses his coin collection!

Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope
in Evan's hand!


A rare example of an
autograph-letter signed from Ron Evans!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection



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A Typed-Letter Signed from Ron Evans,
on official NASA Letterhead!





Dated May 25, 1976, with space-collectibles content,
and a lengthy handwritten postscript!


Extremely uncommon!



Provenance

The Joseph Lee Wicks Space Collection