Lot 96
Apollo 11, 1994, Neil Armstrong Autograph. Signed on the multi-colored cover of the Apollo 11, 25th Anniversary Banquet Program. Held in Los Angeles near Universal Studios, Armstrong was unable to attend due to flight delays (mechanical and weather). The consignor was asked at the last minute to step in and MC the event. This writer was in attendance and can tell you, from personal experience, that the banquet hall was packed and a great time was had by all. Jose Jimenez paid a visit, ably assisted by Wally Schirra playing the straight man. Somehow, after the first few minutes, nobody noticed Armstrong's absence.
The cover is professionally double matted against black matting and grey suede (17.5x20"). Copies of Armstrong's letter to the organizing committee, and the Committee's letter to the consignor thanking him for stepping in and sending him the enclosed cover as their thank you, are included. Selected guests received a small lunar rock replica (offered in separate lots in this sale, see lots 117 & 118) as a "Thank You" from the Committee also. A great piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex. The comedian Bill Dana/Jose Jimenez collection.
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