Neil Armstrong (American, 1930-2012)

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Neil Armstrong (American, 1930-2012)
Buzz Aldrin emerging from the Lunar Module Eagle, Apollo 11, July 1969. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (18.9 x 19.2 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Minor crimp l.r.

N.B. An eager Aldrin joins Armstrong on the Moon 19 minutes later. On his back rides a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) with oxygen for breathing, water for cooling, an electric power supply, and radio equipment. Armstrong: "Okay. Your PLSS...looks like it is clearing okay. The shoes are about to come over the sill. Okay now drop your PLSS down…' Aldrin: 'Now, I want to back up and partially close the hatch. Making sure not to lock it on my way out.' Armstrong: 'A good thought" (Apollo 11 air-to-ground transmission). The NASA negative number is AS11-40-5866.

Literature: Thomas, p. 192.
Estimate $600-800


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