14055 - Apollo Moon Landings, original autographs of all 12 moonwalkers, NASA, extensive framed collection

Apollo Moon Landings, original autographs of all 12 moonwalkers, NASA, extensive framed collection An exceptional and extensive collection chronicling the history of American manned spaceflight and the legendary Apollo moon missions from 1969 to 1972. This impressive collage brings together original autographs from all twelve astronauts who have ever set foot on the Moon’s surface, complemented by additional original astronaut autographs, historical photographs, stamps, commemorative documents, and philatelic memorabilia. Of particular note are the original autographs of the first two moonwalkers, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, as well as the signatures of all other moonwalkers from the Apollo missions. An extraordinary compilation of significant figures in spaceflight history. At the center is a large-format photograph of the Apollo 11 mission showing an astronaut standing next to the American flag on the lunar surface. Original autographs of all twelve moonwalkers:** - Neil Armstrong (1930–2012):** Apollo 11, 1969, first person on the Moon. - Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (b. 1930):** Apollo 11, 1969, second person on the Moon. - Charles “Pete” Conrad Jr. (1930–1999):** Apollo 12, 1969, third person on the Moon. - Alan LaVern Bean (1932–2018):** Apollo 12, 1969, fourth person on the Moon. - Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (1923–1998):** Apollo 14, 1971, fifth person on the Moon. - Edgar Dean Mitchell (1930–2016):** Apollo 14, 1971, sixth person on the Moon. - David Randolph Scott (born 1932):** Apollo 15, 1971, seventh person on the Moon. - James Benson Irwin (1930–1991):** Apollo 15, 1971, eighth person on the Moon. - John Watts Young (1930–2018):** Apollo 16, 1972, ninth person on the Moon. - Charles Moss Duke Jr. (b. 1935):** Apollo 16, 1972, tenth person on the Moon. - Eugene Andrew Cernan (1934–2017):** Apollo 17, 1972, the eleventh person on the Moon and the last person to walk on the lunar surface. - Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt (b. 1935):** Apollo 17, 1972, twelfth person on the Moon. Other Apollo astronauts represented with original autographs: - Michael Collins (1930–2021):** Apollo 11, pilot of the Columbia command module. - Frank Borman (1928–2023):** Apollo 8, commander of the first manned lunar orbit in 1968. - James A. McDivitt (1929–2022):** Apollo 9, commander of the 1969 mission. - Extensive collection featuring a total of 15 Apollo astronauts. - According to the consignor, exclusively original handwritten signatures; no printed autographs. - Numerous historical portraits of astronauts, mission photographs, and autograph cards. - Various stamp blocks, special postmarks, and philatelic items related to the history of spaceflight. - International stamp issues from, among others, the U.S., Romania, Sharjah, Dubai, and Ras al Khaimah. - Original autographs of prominent space pioneers, including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. - Extensive documentation on the reverse side with biographical information about the moon landing astronauts and an overview of all manned moon landings. - Elaborately compiled and labeled collector’s collage. - Presented entirely behind glass in a decorative wooden frame. - There is no independent authentication or certification of the signatures. An extraordinary collection of historical memorabilia featuring the original autographs of all twelve moon landers.** The complete compilation of these significant figures in spaceflight history makes the collection particularly interesting for international collectors of NASA memorabilia, spaceflight history, and historical autographs.