Lot 435
Apollo 11, 1969, Crew-Signed" Color Launch Photo (black ink). This sepia-toned classic launch photo is inscribed "To Tim Gulley - Whose support helped make this trip possible. Our sincere appreciation! The Apollo 11 Crew". Sounds nice - Huh?
The real story behind this signed photo is that "William" Gulley was the White House Military Director under Nixon. Tim Gulley, his son, was 14 years old at the time the photo was inscribed. The astronauts were on a tour of the Whitle House when William Gulley told them that his son was their biggest fan. The astronauts "whipped" out this photo and inscribed it to "Tim" as if he had helped make their mission possible.
A great photo that is in excellent condition except for some emulsion missing at the lower edge and adhesion points in the area just above. The autographs are clean and bold while the photo gives that great classic feel of age. A wonderful piece.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
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