Very desirable framed Apollo 17 display highlighted by a limited edition triangular .5 x .25 swatch of tape bearing actual moon dust from the final Apollo mission, numbered 19/20, and affixed to a color 9.5 x 7.75 presentation photo signed in silver ink, "Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII-CDR." The moon dust was carefully lifted by tape from the flown checklist used in between the three Apollo 17 lunar surface EVAs performed by Commander Gene Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt. Also included within the framed display, which measures to an overall size of 26.75 x 35.75, is an Apollo 17 recovery cover signed in black ink by Cernan, an 'Australia Salutes Apollo 17' commemorative cover signed in black ink by Ron Evans, an Apollo 17 recovery cover bearing an autopen signature of Harrison Schmitt, photos of each crew-member, a magnification photo of the moon dust, and a group of four embroidered Apollo 17 mission patches. In overall fine condition, with some damage to upper left corner of frame. Accompanied by two photos of Cernan taken at the time of the 'moon dust' photo signing, and a certificate of authenticity from Spaceflori that states that the original "checklist is from the personal collection of Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan. We have personally removed the dust stains from the checklist by peeling them off onto a clear tape which has been glued to a white paper to provide better contrast."
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