#209 • John Glenn Mercury Era Scrapbook & Magazines

Part of Green Gallery - Meaders Pottery, Great Estate Items, Fly Fishing Gear & More!! (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $3.00

Status: Available

Substantial scrapbook devoted to John Glenn's historic Mercury missions, packed with original newspaper clippings, articles, and period highlights from the early 1960s American and Soviet space race. It captures intense coverage of Glenn's orbital flight, his preparation, and aftermath, plus USSR space advancements and detailed infographics. Included are several LIFE magazine issues documenting Glenn’s achievements, personal reflections, and family insights. The book also contains vivid period artwork depicting aerospace accomplishments, making this collection a rich chronicle of early human spaceflight history. Many newspaper clippings and magazine articles, all unbound pages. jrb.