Backup pilot for the Gemini XI mission; the lunar module pilot for the Apollo 8 mission the first lunar orbit mission, in December 1968. Anders took a photograph of Earthrise that has became one of the most celebrated of the US space program. He served as backup command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission, but he left NASA that year, and he was replaced by Ken Mattingly. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Anders posing with his Apollo 8 crewmates Jim Lovell and Frank Borman, signed in-person in blue felt tip. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. In fine condition, with light remnants of a carefully removed inscription. A very difficult autograph to obtain. JSA/Scott Cornish Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
