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Lot #6176
Apollo 12 Lunar Surface-Flown Ballpoint Pen - From the Personal Collection of Alan Bean

Flown pen used by LMP Alan Bean in the Intrepid during the moon-landing Apollo 12 mission

Estimate: $5000+

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Description

Flown pen used by LMP Alan Bean in the Intrepid during the moon-landing Apollo 12 mission

Alan Bean's black ballpoint pen attested as having been flown to the lunar surface and used aboard the Lunar Module Intrepid during the Apollo 12 mission, measuring approximately 5˝ in length, with a central metal clip, a swatch of Velcro affixed to the cap, and the body stenciled in white: “Ballerina - Reproducing, U. S. Government.” In very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Amy Bean, the daughter of Alan Bean, who attests to the pen’s flown status as part of the Apollo 12 mission.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space
  • Dates: September 26, 2024 - October 24, 2024