Lot 233

APOLLO 11 CREW - Signed NASA Lunar Photograph (NASA Official Photograph, 69-HC-680)

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APOLLO 11 CREW - Signed NASA Lunar Photograph (NASA Official Photograph, 69-HC-680)

Estimate: $15,000 - $30,000

Starting Bid: $800

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August 2, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
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Little Neck, NY, US 11362

APOLLO 11 CREW - SIGNED NASA LUNAR PHOTOGRAPH (NASA OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH, 69-HC-680)

Provenance and Authenticity:

This item is presented as an official NASA photographic print from the Apollo 11 mission, depicting astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. descending the Lunar Module ladder on the Moon's surface. The photograph includes the original NASA caption identifying the historic moment and mission participants. The lower margin features inscriptions attributed to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., and Michael Collins, creating a significant connection to the complete Apollo 11 flight crew and one of the most important events in human exploration history.

Signature:

Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Michael Collins

Description:

The photograph captures astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. stepping onto the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, with the Lunar Module visible in the background. The dramatic black-and-white composition documents one of the most recognizable moments of the first human landing on the Moon, preserving the scale, isolation, and historical importance of the achievement. The official NASA caption and the three crew inscriptions along the lower margin enhance the significance of this exceptional space exploration artifact.

Historical significance:

Apollo 11 represents a defining milestone in modern history, marking the first successful human landing on the Moon in July 1969. The mission united the efforts of commander Neil A. Armstrong, lunar module pilot Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., and command module pilot Michael Collins, becoming a symbol of technological achievement and human curiosity. Photographs connected with all three Apollo 11 crew members are among the most important categories of space memorabilia due to their direct relationship with humanity's first lunar expedition.

Valuation:

Apollo 11 crew-related photographic material remains among the most desirable forms of aerospace memorabilia. Examples connected with all three mission astronauts are particularly significant because they represent the complete crew of the historic lunar landing mission, combining documentary importance, scientific achievement, and exceptional collector appeal.


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