Lot 3585

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

David Scott, letter by Gemini VIII astronaut David Scott to his old college roommate, Professor William Mayo, on NASA stationary, signed by Scott, attractively framed with a short explanation of Scott's achievements and a photgraph taken by Scott while in orbit, underneath he wrote "To Bill with warm personal regards - something to help you share our view during Gemini VIII: as you did back at Michigan where it all started for me". Fine.

Ex Dr William Mayo Collection, Sydney, Australia.
Dr David R Scott was a NASA astronaut on the Gemini VIII mission where he took his own camera to document his journey. Scott has the accolade of being the first person to drive a vehicle on the moon, the famous "Moon Buggy".

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$600

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