Lot 88
Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN 70mm. Film (2"x.25") mounted on a 3x5" index card on which is typed: "Film From the Moon / This is to certify that the attached film was carried onboard Apollo 11 on its historic flight to the moon, July 16-21, 1969, and was carried to the surface of the moon by astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin in the lunar module "Eagle" on July 20-21, 1969". The card is signed: "Richard Underwood/ Supervisory Aerospace Technologist". This film is sometimes seen today, but usually on a much more professional printed certificate. This is the first time we have seen such an early presentation of this historic film (which was removed after the flight from the exposed leader of the film in the lunar camera used by Armstrong on the lunar surface. Rare.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Realized $600 |
