Stellar glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing with three executives of the Rice Hotel on August 12, 1969, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Lance—With best wishes—Neil Armstrong,” and “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Michael Collins.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the photo’s original recipient, Lance Livingston, who is in the photo all the way to the left. Letter states, in part: “The very first public welcoming took place in Houston, Texas at the famous Rice Hotel…just before they were introduced, and welcomed…there was a very small reception one hour prior to that main reception for about 30 persons…I was National Sales Manager…of the Rice Hotel and I arranged to have a photographer be available…and had this picture taken (left-to-right are: Lance Livingston, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Leo Marcott (Food and Beverage Manager of Hotel), Mike Collins and Carl Suhrland (General Manager of Hotel). I asked the astronauts if they would sign the picture when it was developed and they said ‘yes’ and gave me an address at NASA…they would sign and return it to me. That is exactly what happened!!!!” In very good condition, with scattered creases to edges, corners, and image, none affecting signatures.
Imagine being one of only a handful of people in the room with the most sought-after trio of men at the time! This function proved to be only one of what would turn out to be a very long line of public celebrations for the Apollo 11 crew. The constant demand on their time, of course, would impact all three men in various ways, but none of that weariness can be seen in the friendly smiles of all assembled. This is a truly singular example autographed by the returning heroes. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
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