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Apollo 12 Recovery

Apollo 12 Recovery

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Apollo 12 Recovery

Color glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of the USS Hornet on the high seas, affixed to a 10.75 x 14 mount, inscribed on the mount in black ink in a calligrapher’s hand, “To: Astronaut Richard F. Gordon, Jr., From: Officers and men of the USS Hornet, Apollo 12, 24 November 1969,” and signed by commanding officer C. J. Seiberlich. Framed to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing to photo and mount. Unique chance to obtain something given to an Apollo astronaut immediately upon his return to Earth, from the man who headed the recoveries of both Apollo 11 and 12. RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #376 - Ended September 22, 2011