August 2026 Auction Ends Thursday, August 27th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #54:

Apollo 11 ''Black Number'' Photo of Buzz Aldrin Standing on the Moon Next to the U.S. Flag -- Printed on ''A Kodak Paper''

Iconic ''black number'' Apollo 11 photo taken by Neil Armstrong, showing Buzz Aldrin next to the U.S. flag implanted into the lunar surface, NASA number AS11-40-5875. The rarest of the ''number'' photos, black number NASA photos are believed by some to be the earliest, preceding the red and blue number photos. Also with ''A Kodak Paper'' watermark on otherwise blank verso, as required for the earliest NASA prints. Chromogenic glossy print measures 10'' x 8''. Light edgewear and minor creasing to right margin, overall near fine condition.