Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded and helped me out. I have sold the rocket and it is now in the care of its new owner. I appreciate the abundance of information and look forward to learning more about the history of the hobby. Cheers!

Wonderful--you were compensated, and the very rare rocket outfit found a "preserving, deserving" new owner! While I was far from the only one who helped you (or provided the most help), I feel--as Snoopy once thought to himself after digging up Linus' blanket after Lucy had buried it, for which Linus was overjoyed--"Every now and then I feel that my existence is justified." :-)

Indeed. I am a collector of the collectibles so to speak however as a collector I know how quickly things can turn into hoarding. So I am glad to have found a much more deserving and preserving home as you say. Again thanks to all. Cheers.

Just curious. Did you sell it to one of the members here?