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Title:
Vintage 1970s Grumman Boeing NASA Space Shuttle Concept Photos Lot 21
Condition: Pre-owned
Description:
Collection of 21 vintage-appearing photographic prints depicting early Grumman/Boeing Space Shuttle concepts, experimental spacecraft designs, scale models, and aerospace illustrations.
Acquired from the estate of a former Grumman Aerospace employee.
These images document proposed Space Shuttle configurations from NASA’s early development era, including designs that differed substantially from the Space Shuttle eventually placed into service.
Collection includes:
* 4 color photographs of physical Space Shuttle concept models, approximately 8 x 10 inches
* 3 black-and-white photographs of spacecraft models, approximately 9 x 11 inches
* 4 color photographic prints of Space Shuttle concept illustrations
* 10 black-and-white photographic prints of detailed Space Shuttle concept artwork
Historical details:
Three black-and-white model photographs have December 7, 1970 date stamps and handwritten identification numbers 708367, 708368, and 708369.
Additional color model photographs have handwritten identification numbers, including 710857, 710865, 710916, and 710918.
Several concept-art photographs also feature handwritten identifying numbers on their backs.
The ten black-and-white illustration photographs are printed on Kodak photographic paper with faint manufacturer markings on the reverse.
The collection includes proposed two-stage spacecraft, winged orbiters, booster separation concepts, and early Grumman/Boeing shuttle configurations.
Condition:
Pre-owned photographic prints showing signs of age, including some curling, light handling wear, and possible discoloration. Please examine photographs for exact condition.
Photographs appear consistent with period aerospace development materials, but the precise printing dates of every image have not been independently authenticated.
All 21 photographs are included and will be carefully packaged for shipment.
An unusual collection for collectors of NASA history, Grumman Aerospace, Boeing, early Space Shuttle development, and vintage aerospace photography.
