Handwritten souvenir manuscript by Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke, entitled "Reflections of a Lunar Voyager," one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, dated March 2000, signed at the conclusion, "Charles M. Duke, Jr., Apollo 16 moonwalker." The manuscript, penned in blue felt tip, reads in part: "In April, 1972, my life changed forever as I found myself riding a Saturn V rocket into the heavens aboard Apollo 16, mankind's fifth successful lunar landing mission. On April 20th, John Young and I landed our lunar module 'Orion' on the moon's dusty soil. Several hours later, I emerged to become only the 10th human being in history to ever stand on another world!…Looking up into the lunar sky, I beheld the blue and white jewel of earth. What a sight!…The epic voyages of Apollo marked a turning point in human history, when mankind first departed our earthly island home, and began the long journey to the stars!" In very fine condition. Accompanied by a presentation sheet featuring an image of Duke holding the manuscript.
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