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Neil Armstrong signed "New York Times" Late City Edition newspaper dated 21 July 1969, the day after the Apollo 11 crew successfully landed on the moon. Armstrong signs his name in blue ink above the headline which reads: "Men Walk on Moon / Astronauts Land on Plain; Collect Rocks, Plant Flag", with a printed transcript of the first back-and-forth between Eagle and Houston, including those first words uttered by Armstrong as the lunar module landed: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Edition includes various stories detailing the mission and includes an additional "Apollo 11 Man and the Moon" special supplement, dated 17 July 1969, three days before Apollo 11 completed its successful mission. Supplement details preparations for the mission. Newspaper includes section 1 of the original four part paper, which runs 18pp; supplement runs 19pp. Paper measures 15.5" x 11.5" folded, with toning throughout. Overall very good to near fine.
Neil Armstrong Signed 21 July 1969 "New York Times" Newspaper -- "Men Walk on the Moon"
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