Alan shepard apollo 14 astronaut hand signed lunar photo. In 1971, shepard and fellow astronaut edgar mitchell landed on. Moon by alan shepard, first edition, signed abebooks. Laura bush signed book, spoken from the heart jun 06. Official program for the 1977 aviation hall of fame enshrinement ceremonies, signed by many of the most honored individuals in the history of space and aviation, including alan shepard, the fifth man to step foot on the moon, and chuck yeager, the first pilot to travel faster than the speed of sound.
At a second hand bookstore, i bought a copy of moon shot. With shepard autograph on a plate pasted onto ffep. It was autographed by shepard at a book signing in carmel california while he was living in pebble beach. November 18, 1923 july 21, 1998 was an american astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. Features a 10x8 inch composite artwork of shepard taking his famous golf shot on the moon, framed to an overall size of 14 x 14. Astronaut alan shepard signed moon shot first edition. All you autograph experts out there, what do you think. All of the astronaut autographs below have been hand signed by the astronauts themselves on high quality photographic prints using fuji crystal archive paper. Signed by all six authors on a pastedin book plate on the front free endpaper. This book is really great in the story told about nasa. The space store has one of the largest collections of astronaut autographs. Jan 12, 2015 one or maybe more than one of the alan shepard signatures below is authentic. Alan shepard autographed signed book nasa moonwalker astronaut apollo 14. In general shepard preferred to signed for him by a secretary or other office personnel rather than use an autopen machine.
Shepard was one of the original seven astronauts chosen by nasa for its mercury program. Armstrong is one of the most revered and beloved figures in the history of the united states of america and is the most famous astronaut of alltime. Buy online, view images and see past prices for mercury astronaut alan shepard his book signed. Help with alan shepard moon shot autographs collectspace. Written by two of the seven original mercury astronauts, alan shepard and deke slayton, moon shot was first published shortly after slaytons death in 1993. Alan shepard apollo 14 astronaut hand signed lunar. In 1961, he became the first american to travel into space, and in 1971, he walked on the moon. Moon shot by alan shepard and deke slayton is their tale on the history of nasa, themselves and the race to the moon. A framed limited edition presentation by the united states historical society, entitled rear admiral alan shepard moon golfer.
An oxygen tank explosion caused the moon landing to be aborted and nearly resulted in the loss of the crew. Alan shepards moon shot book signed by thirteen astronauts lot. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a 1994 book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent jay barbree and associated press space writer howard benedict. Alan shepard chuck yeager signed autograph 1977 aviation hall. Note also that the n of alan is almost nonexistant. Moon shot by shepard, alan and a great selection of related books. Unfollow alan shepard signed moonshot to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When apollo 14 landed on the moon, 40 years ago this week, mission commander alan shepard was the oldest. Our photos of this legend are wise investments that are increasing in worth. Marking the twentyfifth anniversary of the first moon landing, two former astronauts tell of the intense human drama behind the lunar race between two superpowers. First american to travel into space and in 1971, he walked on the moon. Apollo 14 commander, alan shepard autographed lunar photo with fra mauro 2. In the second example the n of alan has disappeared altogether. Can only appreciate in value, and better than money in the bank.
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More information about this seller contact this seller 26. After the landing was aborted, lovell saved the replacement to keep as a souvenir. Get the best deals on collectible spacerelated autographs when. The lunar plaques are stainless steel commemorative plaques measuring 9 by 7 5. Moon shot alan shepard autographed first edition alan shepard, deke slayton, neil armstrong on. On the first inside page is a publisher book plate that has what appears to be alan shepard s signature on it. Astronaut autographs online store the space store the. Each autograph book also comes with a fourcolor pen on a rope.
The apollo program was designed to land humans on the moon and bring them safely back to earth. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos. Jul 23, 2009 at the age of 47, alan shepard was the oldest astronaut in the program when he landed on the moon in february 1971 on apollo 14. Welcome to cheap alan shepard astronaut space online shop,we offer large inventory which include the cheapest alan shepard astronaut space, the hot sale alan shepard astronaut space, find your alan shepard astronaut space at wholesale and cheap here. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a 1994 book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent jay barbree and associated. Handcast and hand painted, the shepard replica stands atop a lunar surface base adorned with a name plate. Shepard has hand signed the mat in gold pen, alongside a 3. Many of his later signatures were actually signed al shepard or just a shepard as in the third example above. Alan shepard chuck yeager signed autograph 1977 aviation. Alan shepard signed photo apollo 14 lunar golf shot coa. Shepard and slayton, both mercury seven astronauts, begin with.
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Official program for the 1977 aviation hall of fame enshrinement ceremonies, signed by many of the most honored individuals in the history of space and aviation, including alan shepard, the. James jim lovell apollo authentic signed autograph photo. All from the humble beginnings, how jfk pumped in more money to the moon landing and the end of the apollo program. She, at one time held the record for the longest duration stay in space by an american as well as by a woman. Welcome to cheap alan shepard astronaut space online shop,we offer large inventory which include the cheapest alan shepard astronaut space, the. It was americas third successful lunar landing mission, the first to successfully broadcast color pictures, and eventually the most accurate landing of the entire apollo program.
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