Stellar oversized color 14 x 11 NASA photo of the Apollo 11 prime crew posing in their spacesuits, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. Reverse bears printed information regarding the mission. In fine condition, with a couple of mild border and edge creases, a small fingerprint to background on right side, and two thin vertical streaks to edges of image, visible only at an angle.
Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Anthony J. Cipriano, author of ‘America's Journeys into Space: The Astronauts of the United States’ (1979). In full: “(1) Neil Armstrong spoke at Wing’s Club NYC as guest of mutual friend John Bliven of Banker’s Trust at luncheon. I obtained Mr. Armstrong’s autograph personally after astronaut Armstrong’s presentation. (2) I obtained Mike Collins autograph personally from then National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Director during visit to Mr. Collins office to obtain Chaffee auction donation from Mr. Collins – my mentor was good friend Walt Flint then 1st curator of astronautics at NASM. (3) Buzz Aldrin was my house guest on July 4, 1981 when I sponsored him as Grand Marshall of Ridgewood, N.J. July 4th Parade. Attested to by Anthony J. Cipriano 4-30-10.” Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
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