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Janet Armstrong (b. USA 1934, d. 2018)

A b/w private photograph of the American astronaut Neil Armstrong (1930–2012) immediately before the launching of Apollo 11 from Cape Canaveral, Florida on July 16, 1969. Back inscribed “NA” for Neil Armstrong. Photo taken on July 16, 1969. Unique. Exists in one copy only. Photo size 12.5×12.5 cm. Frame size 20.5×20.5 cm.

Provenance: Neil and Janet Armstrong's private photo collection, later passed down to their sons, Mark and Rick Armstrong.

Janet Armstrong (1934–2018), Neil Armstrong's wife, had a last glimpse of her husband on the TV, which had been placed in the astronaut families' seating area at Cape Canaveral on July 16, 1969. It was here she took the present photograph.

Condition

Unique. This is an original and unique b/w photograph of the American astronaut Neil Armstrong. The photograph was taken on July 16, 1969 by Janet Armstrong. The photograph shows signs of normal handling. Encapsulated in a tamper-proof case and authenticated by CAG, USA. A letter signed by Neil Armstrong's two sons, Mark and Rick Armstrong, is included.

Auction

Selected Memorabilia Photos, 26 October 2021

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Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

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Price realised

10,000 DKK  

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10,000 DKK