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First Edition of First on the Moon; Signed by the First Person to touch the Moon, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon and Alan L. Bean

ARMSTRONG, Neil; Michael Collins; Edwin [Buzz] E. Aldrin.

First On The Moon: A Voyage With Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1970.

First edition of this work, signed by each of the Apollo XI and XII astronauts, which describes the events leading up to and during the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned landing on the Moon. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by each astronaut of both Apollo XI and Apollo XII to two time Oscar winner Leslie Bricusse on the half-title page, "Best Wishes From Apollo II Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, To Leslie With best wishes from Apollo XII Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, Alan L. Bean." The recipient, Leslie Bricusse was a composer, lyricist, and playwright who worked on theatre musicals and wrote theme music for films. He was best known for writing the music and lyrics for the films Doctor Dolittle; Goodbye, Mr. Chips; Scrooge; Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; Tom and Jerry: The Movie; the titular James Bond film songs "Goldfinger" and "You Only Live Twice"; "Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme from Superman)" (with John Williams) from Superman; and "Le Jazz Hot!" (with Henry Mancini) from Victor/Victoria. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Written with Gene Farmer and Dora Jane Hamblin. Epilogue by Arthur C. Clarke. Exceptionally rare and desirable signed by the Apollo XI and XII teams; we have never seen another one.

Price: $22,500.00 Item Number: 147910

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Rare Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Swatch; Signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins

ARMSTRONG, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins.

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins Signed Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Swatch.

Cut portion of NASA aerospace beta cloth used as exterior spacesuit fabric during the Apollo program. The cloth is illustrated with the Apollo 11 logo. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins in black felt tip. Triple matted and framed. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 16.25 inches by 16.25 inches. Rare and desirable.

Price: $15,000.00 Item Number: 151659

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"Only history will bear witness to the importance of the events that took place during this period": First edition of The First Lunar Landing As Told By The Astronauts; Signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins

[ARMSTRONG, Neil; Buzz Aldrin; Michael Collins].

The First Lunar Landing As Told by The Astronauts.

Washington, D.C: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1989.

First edition of this commemorative book published in celebration of the twenty year anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 lunar mission. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with color photographs throughout. Boldly signed on the front cover by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In fine condition. The piece measures 9 inches by 12 inches. Rare and desirable signed.

Price: $11,000.00 Item Number: 150425

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Rare Signed Limited Naval Aviation in Space Print; Signed by Nine Astronauts including Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Wally Schirra and Alan Shepard

ARMSTRONG, Neil; John Glenn; Wally Schirra; Alan Shepard; Gene Cernan; Jim Lovell; Rick Hauck; Pete Conrad; Jack Lousma.

Naval Aviation in Space Signed Print.

Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, 1989.

Signed limited Naval Aviation in Space print, one of 1000 copies signed by Neil Armstrong and eight other astronauts representing all of NASA’s space programs, including: Alan Shepard (first American in Space and Apollo 14 Commander/moonwalker); Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11 Commander and first moonwalker); Pete Conrad (Commander of Gemini, Apollo 12 moonwalker, and Skylab missions); Jack Lousma (Skylab astronaut); John Glenn (first American to orbit the earth); Gene Cernan (Commander of Apollo 17 and the Last man on the Moon); Jim Lovell (Commander of Apollo 8, the first flight to/around the moon); Wally Schirra (the only astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs); Rick Hauck (Commander of the first shuttle flight after the Challenger tragedy). Also signed by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. One of 1000 numbered copies signed by the nine astronauts at a symposium held at the Naval Aviation Museum in 1989, this is number 300. In fine condition. Triple matted and framed. The print measures 28 inches by 21 inches. The entire piece measures 26 inches by 29 inches. An exceptional ensemble of signatures including that of the first American in space, the first American to orbit the earth, and the first and last men to walk on the moon.

Price: $7,500.00 Item Number: 147600

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Rare Blume High School Class of 1947 yearbook; signed by Neil Armstrong as a graduating senior

[ARMSTRONG, Neil].

Neil Armstrong Class of 1947 Signed Yearbook.

Wapakoneta, Ohio: Blume High School Class of 1947, 1947.

Rare Blume High School Class of 1947 yearbook, signed by Neil Armstrong as a graduating senior. Quarto, original leatherette. Signed by Neil Armstrong beneath his senior portrait on page 12 of the yearbook. Armstrong is also featured in a number of additional photographs throughout the book: on page 44 as a Band Officer, page 52 as a member of the Senior Hi-Y group, and on page 57 as a member of the School Council. In near fine condition. A rare piece offering a unique first-hand glimpse into the early scholastic achievements of the first man to set foot on the moon.

Price: $3,500.00 Item Number: 122684

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First Edition of Josh Singer's screenplay First Man; Signed by Him

SINGER, Josh [James R. Hansen] [Neil Armstrong].

First Man.

London: Titan, 2018.

First edition of Singer's annotated screenplay of First Man, based on the life of Neil Armstrong. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Signed by Josh Singer on title page. From the collection of Bill Zwecker. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Zwecker was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native and second-generation newspaper star (his late mother, Peg Zwecker, was the fashion editor of the Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News), Zwecker began his journalism career in the 1980s and has since interviewed some of the most renowned celebrities across a breadth of industries. He has been a frequent contributor to numerous national news and entertainment programs including Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Showbiz Tonight, Extra, and the Today Show. Accompanied by a typed letter from the author. In fine condition.

Price: $400.00 Item Number: 137552

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