Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions
Space Exploration
This oversized photograph brings together all three voices at the heart of Apollo 13’s most harrowing moments: Commander Jim Lovell, Lunar Module Pilot Fred “Freddo” Haise, and CAPCOM Jack Lousma, each adding mission-context inscriptions. The dramatic view of the spacecraft over the cratered lunar surface underscores just how close the crew came to attempting the PC+2 burn before the 1970 mission’s sudden crisis. This display-worthy piece captures the tension, teamwork, and ingenuity that defined NASA’s most famous rescue.
Apollo 13: Extra-Large Lunar Color Photo Signed by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Lousma
Auction: March 21
Hollywood/Entertainment
An instant hit upon its 1985 release, The Breakfast Club tells the story of five students from different social cliques finding commonality while serving all-day detention. It’s considered one of director John Hughes’ best films and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2016 for its cultural significance. This cast-signed poster features signatures from all five stars of the beloved coming-of-age classic: Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy.
The Breakfast Club Cast-Signed Poster (Universal, 1985)
Auction: March 25
World Paper Money
Singapore’s $10,000 note was issued for about four decades, beginning in 1972. This example is from the Bird Series, which was issued from the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s. The large size and attractive design make it exceptionally popular among serious collectors, and the two sides of the note offer a “then and now” view of Singapore’s skyline and waterfront. PMG has graded 290 examples of this incredible note, with only nine grading higher than this example.
Singapore Board of Commissioners of Currency 10,000 Dollars ND (1980) Pick 17a TAN#B-9a PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ
Auction: March 26