October 2021 Auction Ends Thursday, October 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #150:

Charlie Duke Signed 20'' x 16'' Photo of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module After Leaving the Moon -- ''Good-Bye Moon!...It was like saying last farewells to an old friend''

Charlie Duke signed 20'' x 16'' photo of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module, about to rendezvous with the Command Module in order to return to Earth. Duke writes a bittersweet caption about leaving the Moon, ''Good-Bye Moon! We had checked out all our systems and donned our helmets and gloves. I was sad to leave. I had enjoyed it so much and wished we could stay longer and do more exploration. It was like saying last farewells to an old friend. / Charlie Duke / Apollo 16 Moonwalker''. Glossy 20'' x 16'' photo is inscribed by Duke in silver felt-tip. Near fine condition.