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Lot #6294
Apollo 14 White House Press Photography Award - From the Personal Collection of Edgar Mitchell

"First Prize, 1971 Lunar Photography, Co-awarded to Astronauts: Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell, Stuart A. Roosa"

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

"First Prize, 1971 Lunar Photography, Co-awarded to Astronauts: Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell, Stuart A. Roosa"

Edgar Mitchell's award plaque from the "White House News Photographers Association 50th Anniversary Dinner," 14 x 11, featuring a stainless steel plate affixed to a wooden backing, laser-etched with images of CDR Alan Shepard and LMP Edgar Mitchell with the American flag on the lunar surface, and an image of the Apollo 9 LM 'Spider' from above. The plate is engraved: "First Prize, 1971 Lunar Photography, Co-awarded to Astronauts: Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell, Stuart A. Roosa, April 28, 1971." Reverse bears a "Thoughtfulized Stainless" label from The Massillon Plaque Company of Ohio. In very good to fine condition, with scattered surface scuffs and scratches.




Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.

Auction Info

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