Lunar flown microfilm of The Christian Science Monitor’s first front page carried aboard the lunar module Antares during the Apollo 14 mission. The film measures 1.5 x 2.5 and is displayed in a small Lucite globe set upon a black base to an overall height of 4.5″. Bottom of the base bears an affixed certificate of authenticity, in full: “This microfilm of the front page of The Christian Science Monitor’s first edition dated November 25, 1908, was taken to the moon on February 5, 1971, aboard Apollo 14. This is one of 100 carried by Captain Alan B. Shepard, commander of the mission.” In fine condition.
