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Lot #537
Charlie Duke

Duke recollects his visit to the moon, “John Young and I landed our lunar module ‘Orion’ on the moon’s dusty soil. Several hours later, I emerged to become only the 10th human being in history to ever stand on another world.”

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Duke recollects his visit to the moon, “John Young and I landed our lunar module ‘Orion’ on the moon’s dusty soil. Several hours later, I emerged to become only the 10th human being in history to ever stand on another world.”

Lot of two items. Handwritten and signed one–page account of Duke’s recollections on his flight to the moon on a sheet of his personal stationary. In part, “On April 20th, John Young and I landed our lunar module ‘Orion’ on the moon’s dusty soil. Several hours later, I emerged to become only the 10th human being in history to ever stand on another world…It was a humbling experience to ponder the thought that I was one of only twelve human beings to ever experience this truly fantastic adventure!” Also included is a color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Duke on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. R&R COA.

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