Lot # 7 - John Glenn Bundle

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Local pickups will be on SATURDAY, November 23rd, from 9am - 1pm. For planning purposes, the location is on Kent’s West Hill near Sunnycrest Elementary School.
Start Date/Time: 11-Nov-2024 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 18-Nov-2024 6:06:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

Artemis

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Description :

All things relating to John Glenn & his Friendship 7 Mission.

ASTRONAUT JOHN GLENN ORBITS THE EARTH FOR AMERICA – FEBRUARY 20, 1962 booklet. Candid launch & mission photos as well as a transcript. 10 pages. In good used condition.

San Francisco Chronicle from Wednesday, February 21, 1962 – headline article “Glenn’s ‘Fireball Ride’ – He Beat Trouble Twice”  & “Glenn Relaxing at Bahamas Base”. Additional Glenn content inside also.

San Francisco Chronicle from Thursday, February 22, 1962 – headline article “Two Astronauts Save Skindiver”.

San Francisco Chronicle from Saturday February 24, 1962 – headline article “Glenn’s Story of His Flight – 'One Moment of Doubt’” & “Space ‘Fireflies’ Theory Offered”. Additional Glenn content inside also.

3 John Glenn buttons ”Well done Col. Glenn – First American in Orbit”, “John Glenn US Senate”, & “John Glenn in 1984 for President”. 

Hand-painted lead figurine depicting Glenn in his spacesuit. Measures 2.5″ H. Made by Maranatha Miniatures for the Mercury 7 Scholarship Foundation. 1991.

First Day of Issue envelope commemorating Glenn’s flight – stamped & cancelled Feb 20, 1962 Cape Canaveral.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Artemis

Date Bid User
13-Nov-2024 8:48:58 AM $6.00 Artemis
11-Nov-2024 8:54:45 AM $5.00 Spaceman1965

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