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Topic: Apollo astronaut signed WSS portrait lithos
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jfs2 Member Posts: 253 From: Flagstaff, Arizona Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 03-20-2021 06:20 PM
Common knowledge is that Jim Irwin signed WSS (White Space Suit) litho is most rare of the Apollo WSS series. I'd like to know members thoughts on who is no. 2 in rarity and value. Jack Swigert signed Apollo 13 WSS either personalized or uninscribed seems a logical choice. Anyone else? |
Mike Dixon Member Posts: 1561 From: Kew, Victoria, Australia Registered: May 2003
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posted 03-20-2021 06:46 PM
As far as a WSS litho with no dedication (and there is a distinct difference between prices dependent on that) I'd think Ron Evans would be right up there. |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3412 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-29-2021 08:51 AM
I'd agree with Mike, Evans uninscribed NASA WSS is a toughie. In no particular order: - Jim Irwin
- Ron Evans
- Stu Roosa
- Ken Mattingly (the litho itself is rare)
- Jack Swigert
Luckily I managed to snaffle all of them (uninscribed) over the years, but compromised on a copy NASA Mattingly litho. |
rail3cards Member Posts: 98 From: Killingworth, CT Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-28-2021 01:33 PM
I would also include Phil Chapman WSS signed photo as a tough signature to find. |
benfairfax Member Posts: 201 From: NSW Australia Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 04-30-2021 10:02 PM
As far as rarity in an uninscribed litho format, I would say Jack Swigert's is the least I've seen. I've got a great personal collection which includes Roosa, Mattingly, Evans and Chapman WSS lithos. I've had a few (multiple) opportunities to purchase Irwin's but I've only ever seen one Swigert uninscribed WSS litho. Story Musgrave is one I think that should be on the list in this format. |
Mike Dixon Member Posts: 1561 From: Kew, Victoria, Australia Registered: May 2003
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posted 04-30-2021 10:56 PM
Nowadays even a Musgrave WSS litho is hard enough to get, but aside from that, he is but one astronaut amongst many featured in WSS portraits that never flew Apollo. |