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[Apollo 11] Paul Calle.
Original Pencil Sketch for the "First Man on the Moon" Postage Stamp, Signed by Calle.
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July 27, 02:48 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Paul Calle
Original Pencil Sketch for the "First Man on the Moon" postage stamp, 1969. Pencil on paper, 11 x 14 inches, SIGNED on the lower right ("Paul Calle").
Ex Paul Calle Collection
In 1962, Calle was among the first artists selected to participate in the NASA Art Program. While his involvement with NASA began with the Gemini missions, his best-known work remains the present image, which served as the design for the iconic "First Man on the Moon" U.S. postage stamp.