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Anyne collect (or know anything about)space shuttle memorabilia?
Today I picked up a photo album containing several space shuttle photos and photos of what I am assuming are some of the astronauts. The space shuttle photos are 8 X 10 and the astronaut photos are 3-1/2 X 4-1/2. The space shuttle photos have some kind of marking (looks like a cross hair) about every 2-3/4" apart. The astronaut photos don't have these markings. Could these be original NASA photos? If so, any value? Does anybody have any idea what the cross hair markings are?
I've scanned a couple of each, there are several more. https://www.collectorfocus.com/image...sale/63493/ss1 https://www.collectorfocus.com/image...sale/63494/ss2 https://www.collectorfocus.com/image...sale/63495/ss3 |
That's Sally Ride and (I think) Norman Thagard from the STS-7 crew. I used to collect the crew patches but it's been a long time since I dealt with any NASA memorabilia.
And here is an explanation of the 'hatch marks'. |
Original space memorabilia, including original photos, are very popularly collected. Original NASA photos will typically have their stamping on back. I can't tell you if your photos are original just from these images, but they do have color fading/discolorization consistent with old color photos.
If you can see the backs, they may have the photopaper manufacturer branding (Kodak, etc) that would date the photos. |
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I have a WindSport Shuttle windsock :) I used to put is out during missions. Last time I hung it up was during the transport to the museum in LA. It is currently in retirement.
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If it's "THIS PAPER / MANUFACTURED / BY KODAK" three lines they are period/vintage, those are all quality images/'poses'
RRAuction sells a lot of Space memorabilia, so if you were looking to auction... |
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