Description: July 20, 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This is a set of 3 collectibles. Multiple sets are available. Each set includes: One NY Times 7/21/69 Late City Edition newspaper (Part 1: 18 pages - - all the news about Apollo 11)One NY Times Special Supplement "Apollo 11: Man and the Moon" 7/17/69One color NY Times Special Supplement "The Moon: A New Frontier" 8/3/69 These items provide inspiration as we all fight the pandemic. In addition, these items would be wonderful gifts: - Inspiring gifts for first responders, employees or players on athletic teams- Unique gifts for guests at a holiday party or collectors- Educational gifts for history buffs or students learning about the history of space travel - Thoughtful gifts for people old enough to remember the moon landing- Thought-provoking coffee table gifts The 7/21/69 newspaper includes news about Apollo 11, editorials, letters to the editor, and poems about the moon landing. The 7/17/69 supplement deals with some of the processes of science, engineering, politics and industry that led to the moon landing. The 8/3/69 color supplement contains the first color photographs from Tranquility Base. Color photos include an iconic shot of the US flag planted on the moon, and a gorgeous photo of the Earth, as seen from outer space. The supplement deals with what the moon is like, how it is related to the earth, what we knew about it and what we were learning. All items are originals and were in covered storage since 1969. None of the items were ever read.All items are in excellent condition and suitable for framing, if desired. The edges and center folds of the 7/21/69 newspapers show slight signs of age: faint discoloration and a few tiny tears. The 7/17/69 supplements show slight signs of age, including faint discoloration on the edges and center folds, and a few tiny tears on the edges only. The 8/3/69 color supplements are in immaculate condition. Please contact me with any questions.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Mashpee, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-02-03T04:29:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.75 USD
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
