Two items: a one-page typescript on NASA letterhead, in which Charles Conrad recounts the circumstances leading up to his first words from the moon. In part: “A newspaper person who was a friend ... and I thought had reasonably leftist leanings ... was absolutely convinced that the United States government propaganda office somewhere had written these great words for Neil to say.... Then I said, ‘Okay, if you think that that’s the case, we sit down and figure out what I am going to say’.... I bet this person five hundred dollars.... I thought that if I could get five hundred bucks off a communist, that was pretty darn good ... but they reniged [sic] on the bet and I never won the money. I was never paid.” Along with Conrad’s signature, the item has been signed, “Identified as the Italian journalist Oriana Felaci, Richard Gordon Apollo XII CMP,” and “Great story, Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP.” Also included is a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Conrad descending to the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Man, that may have been a small one for Neil, but that’s a long one for me! Charles Conrad, Cdr. Apollo XII,” and in silver ink, “Alan Bean, Lunar module pilot & personal photographer for Pete Conrad,” and “Richard Gordon Apollo XII CMP.” Both items are archivally matted and framed with an Apollo 12 patch to an overall size of 28.5 x 17. In fine condition. R&R COA.
