Color semi-glossy 19.75 x 16 photo of the earthrise taken by Anders during the Apollo 8 mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bryan, with best wishes, Bill Anders, Apollo 8.” Photo is affixed to an identical size piece of foamcore. In very good condition, with a few small dings, creases, and separations along top edge, some slight discoloration to lower left edge, some mild fading to dark background, and scattered crazing to the image. Anders was the first chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission when it was formed in 1975. This photo was presented by the Apollo 8 lunar module pilot to the first Executive Director of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission while he was serving as the commission’s chairman. At the time of presentation, the astronaut photographer also mentioned this photo was taken from the original negatives. Anders is the most difficult autograph to obtain of all living astronauts, and is incredibly scarce in oversized examples. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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