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PROJECT MERCURY CAPSULE, APRIL 13, 1960

U.S. NAVY

Price Realised GBP 126
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GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500
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PROJECT MERCURY CAPSULE, APRIL 13, 1960

U.S. NAVY

Price Realised GBP 126
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Price Realised GBP 126
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U.S. NAVY / Unidentified photographer

Project Mercury capsule

April 13, 1960

Vintage photograph with NASA MSC caption and a U.S. Navy stamp on the verso with identifying number “EAP-3937-4-60”.
20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in)
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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James HyslopHead of Department, Science & Natural History
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Lot Essay

This was taken during project Mercury during the fifth stage of sinking the capsule.

From caption.

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