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Apollo 11: MOON WITH A VIEW: In the month of their historic feat, all three APOLLO 11 astronauts send thanks to an enterprising hotelier with lunar aspirations

MOON WITH A VIEW: In the month of their historic feat, all three APOLLO 11 astronauts send thanks to an enterprising hotelier with lunar aspirations

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MOON WITH A VIEW: In the month of their historic feat, all three APOLLO 11 astronauts send thanks to an enterprising hotelier with lunar aspirations

TLS, signed by all three members of the Apollo 11 crew, one page, neatly trimmed to 8 x 9.5, NASA letterhead, July 8, 1969. The astronauts write to Jimmy Starr at Ramada Inns, Inc. in Phoenix. In full: “Thank you very much for your recent letter of best wishes along with a copy of your Annual Report depicting the first hotel complex on the surface of the moon. We of the crew of Apollo XI sincerely appreciate your interest in our activities and are grateful for your support….” The letter is signed “Neil Armstrong” in ballpoint; “Buzz Aldrin” in blue felt tip; and “M. Collins” in black felt tip. Very subtle block of toning from previous framing and some small creases to upper left corner, otherwise fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.

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