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Lot #387
Apollo 8 Original FDC Artwork

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Description

Original 9 x 11.5 mixed media collage artwork of the popular Apollo 8 Art Craft postal cover, featuring hand-enhanced photographic artwork of the crew—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—pasted over concept artwork portraying the spacecraft in lunar orbit and 'Earthrise' in the background. Affixed to an 11 x 14 board, marked in the lower border in blue ballpoint: "Washington Press, Apollo 8, 2/12/69." Includes an example of the FDC honoring Apollo 8. In fine condition, with light toning and staining to the mount.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #676 - Ended October 11, 2023