Rare official glossy 10 x 8 numbered NASA photo (NASA G-70-685) of Neil Armstrong just before setting foot on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission. In fine condition. Originally from the collection of Victor Martin Malburet, which was displayed at 'La Lune' exhibit held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France from April to July of 2019.
Captured from NASA's original video transmission of the historic event, this is one of the most recognizable images of the lunar landing: Armstrong taking his first step onto the landing pad, seconds before delivering what is arguably the most famous quote of the 20th century. As the Apollo 11 astronauts touched down on the moon and the first television transmissions made it to earth, NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in California was called to work. Responsible for altering the images to photo film, the photo development team there was first to see and handle most of the now-famous images.
Provenance: Ketterer Kunst Auction, July 2021.
