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Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968 with astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell Jr. and William Anders. During this mission, when they passed behind the moon they became the first humans to see the moon’s far side.
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Overall very good condition with signs commensurate with age such as light scratching to the surface of the recto, fingerprints and indentations on the margins, and a slight curl to the photograph although these factors are likely not to be visible once framed. There is a small pink stain towards the top of the moon. The verso is in excellent condition with one small area of staining on the margin.
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Lot 77Sale 21255
NASA [APOLLO 8]THE MOON, DECEMBER 1968Estimate: GBP 1,000 - 1,500
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