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Lot 429
Apollo 11, 1901, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On the second flyleaf of the book "The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells (1901, FIRST American Edition, 312pp., hard). There is an original inscription ("J. R. Whitaker Pennypacker from Uncle Jim, Xmas, 1902")on the first flyleaf page .
This First American Edition of this historic book was issued one month before the First English edition. The book is illustrationed by E. Hering (all illustrations intact) and has the title page in black and red with tissue interleaf. The gold/blue cover is intact and clean with minor rubbing on the edges and spine. Some minor paper aging mentioned for accuracy. (Not bad for being over 100 years old. I should be so lucky).
This is the ONLY copy of this book (rare in its own right) to be signed by the Apollo 11 crew (autograph documentation enclosed). Each astronaut has boldly signed - individually and at different times. Armstrong has inscribed his autograph to "Marion Brodie"; Ms. Brodie was the owner of the bookstore, "Marion the Antiquarian Librarian," in Auburn Hills, Michigan. After her death, her daughter moved the bookstore, with name intact, to Vermont. A letter from her is included attesting to the fact that the Armstrong autograph and dedication are genuine. An "H. G. Wells" autograph, out of an English autograph collectors book, is included to complete the autographs of all associated with the book and its title.
The book is rare and iconic, and the Apollo 11 crew autographs are among the most important and historic items of American space memorabilia. If you desire a piece of memorabilia that defines the American dream of going to space, the combination is unbeatable. Don't overlook this opportunity.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000.
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