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ARMSTRONG, NEIL
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Neil"). 1 page (8 by 5¼ inches). Lunar Receiving Laboratory, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas, August 2, 1969, to Ted & Lane Bennett in Kansas.
- paper, ink
Horizontal fold, small square tape-stain to recto, with autograph NASA envelope postmarked 15 Aug 1969 and stamped "Delayed in Quarantine at Lunar Receiving Laboratory M.S.C - Houston, Texas."
Condition
Small adhesive mark visible on recto and verso of letter, previously folded. Adhesive marks to verso of envelope, minor dampstaining along upper front edge of envelope.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A FINE AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM NEIL ARMSTRONG, WRITTEN FROM QUARANTINE FOLLOWING THE APOLLO 11 LUNAR LANDING.
"It was a genuine pleasure to receive your note among the few that have drifted in through the quarantine. It's a pleasure to get away from the continual debriefing sessions and enjoy some memories through letters from friends. The market has been very unkind. Apparently I can't leave the Planet for even a short time without the economic situation getting out of control. -
"Thanks for the congratulations & the beautiful verse. Did you do it yourself? Janet joins me in best wishes & in looking forward to meeting again.
"All the best -
"Neil."