Space

Seven-foot-long original AP teletype covering the Apollo 11 moon landing, signed by Buzz Aldrin

386. Buzz Aldrin. Rare original Associated Press teletype roll regarding the Apollo 11 lunar landing, one page, 8.5 x 82, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, ‘Magnificent Desolation.’” The teletype is headed, “URGENT, News Directors (Bureaus) the Houston Broadcast Center is taking over the main wire for moon-walk coverage. Bureaus should not break the circuit,” with the bulletin continuing, in part: “The moon astronauts have started to de-pressurize their lunar lander cabin. They are venting the oxygen from the small cabin into the near vacuum of the lunar atmosphere…Cabin de-pressurization aboard the lunar module has been completed and astronaut Neil Armstrong is about to open the hatch…After the oxygen was vented from the cabin, Aldrin said: ‘Let me see if it will open now.’ Armstrong was to be the first to emerge from the lander…A near-vacuum prevails on the lunar surface. At precisely 10:39 P.M., the astronauts said the ‘hatch is coming open.’ Armstrong will back out of the cabin and find his footing on the nine-step ladder…Apollo Commander Neil Armstrong has started down the ladder of the L-M and a picture flashed from the moon at 10:53 P.M. (EDT)…Flash, Armstrong steps onto the moon…So far, Armstrong said, he was finding no trouble in walking around…After saying ‘One small step,’ Armstrong added the words: ‘one giant leap for mankind.’” Starting Bid $200

387. Neil Armstrong Signed Lithograph. Limited edition 15.75 x 24.5 litho-

graph of Neil Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 680/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature. Attractively double-matted and framed with a typed caption to an overall size of 22.25 x 34.25. In very fine condition. This handsome, highly desirable item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed and remains among the most sought-after of all NASArelated lithographs. Starting Bid $300

388. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Official color 8 x 10 NASA

lithograph of Commander Armstrong wearing his white space suit and posing in front of a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To R. E. Ward—Best wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Cover signed by the Apollo 13 prime crew and key members of the recovery team

389. Apollo 13 Signed Prime Recovery Ship Cover. Apollo 13

recovery cover with a stamped cachet honoring the US Navy Pacific Recovery Force, postmarked aboard USS Iwo Jima on April 17, 1970, signed in black ink by Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert. Also signed by Leland E. Kirkemo, captain of the Iwo Jima; Rear Admiral Donald C. Davis, Commanding Officer of Task Force 130, the Pacific Recovery Forces; and Chuck B. Smiley, pilot of the recovery helicopter. Corner-mounted to a presentation sheet featuring images of the crew and their successful recovery. In very fine condition, with very subtle haloing to Haise’s signature. An excellent Apollo 13 piece with an unusual combination of autographs. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200