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Rare and historic photograph of the American flag deployment at Tranquility Base, fully signed by the Apollo 11 crew

377. Apollo 11 Crew-Signed Photograph. Amazingly

rare and historic vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin raising the United States flag at the Apollo 11 lunar landing site, signed in felt tip by the entire crew: “Neil Armstrong, Tranquility Base, Moon Landing of Apollo 11, 20 July 1969,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “M. Collins.” Affixed to an 11 x 11 cardstock mount, with affixed caption below. In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and foxing to the mount, and small scattered stains near Armstrong’s signature; the autographs of both Armstrong and Aldrin are clear and bold, while the Collins signature has faded to a somewhat indistinct orange color. Very few photos of Neil Armstrong on the moon exist, as he was the chief photographer during the Apollo 11 EVAs-this remarkable image was taken by the 16mm Data Acquisition Camera that was mounted inside the Lunar Module. It is one of the iconic photographs of the 20th century, captured at the mission’s triumphant climax when the stars and stripes were first unfurled on another celestial body. Armstrong’s uncommon inclusion of the time and place, added below his signature, make it even more remarkable. Starting Bid $2500

378. Neil Armstrong Signed Wright ‘B’ Modified Flyer Booklet. Schematics booklet

entitled “The Wright ‘B’ Modified Flyer,” issued during the 1978 Enshrinement Ceremonies at the Aviation Hall of Fame, which coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ historic first flight on December 17, 1903. The stapled booklet, five pages, 11 x 8.5, is signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Apollo 11 moonwalker Neil Armstrong, and by his first wife, Janet Shearon Armstrong. Includes the original 1978 Aviation Hall of Fame program and a pledge letter from Wright B. Flyer, Inc. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Just three weeks after his historic moonwalk, Neil Armstrong sends thanks for the “enthusiasm and interest shown by our young people”

379. Neil Armstrong Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page,

8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 12, 1969. Letter to Charles P. Geer, dated just two days after he emerged from quarantine following the successful Apollo 11 mission. In full: “Thank you for your letter to Dr. Gilruth along with the many letters from the children in your summer recreational program. The enthusiasm and interest shown by our young people are always particularly encouraging to us. Many thanks for the vital part you and your office played and please convey to the children our sincere thanks and best wishes.” In very good to fine condition, with irregular overall toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200