The first example is a rare genuine signature that has a tailless l. She, at one time held the record for the longest duration stay in space by an american as well as by a woman. Alan shepard signed photo apollo 14 lunar golf shot coa. Many of his later signatures were actually signed al shepard or just a shepard as in the third example above. On the first inside page is a publisher book plate that has what appears to be alan shepard s signature on it. Alan shepard chuck yeager signed autograph 1977 aviation.
Moon by alan shepard, first edition, signed abebooks. You guys have made me very happy, because i have a copy of moon shot with the same book plate as the 3rd and 4th examples, and the signature matches the 4th example very closely. The city of virginia beach renamed its convention center, with its integral. Each autograph book also comes with a fourcolor pen on a rope. The apollo 11 plaque on the moon bears the signatures of neil armstrong, michael collins, buzz aldrin, and u. Alan shepard signed photo apollo 14 lunar golf shot coa psa x04004 alan shepard signed photo. Note also that the n of alan is almost nonexistant. Moon shot by shepard, alan and a great selection of related books. A 10 x 8 photo of the apollo crew member james lovell and signed in blue sharpie. Shepard has hand signed the mat in gold pen, alongside a 3.
The lunar plaques are stainless steel commemorative plaques measuring 9 by 7 5. Find moon shot by shepard, alan and deke slayton at biblio. Buzz aldrin, charles conrad, alan bean, alan shepard, edgar mitchell, charlie duke alan shepards moon shot book available at 2016 may. In 1961, he became the first american to travel into space, and in 1971, he walked on the moon. Help with alan shepard moon shot autographs collectspace. Apollo 14 was the eighth crewed mission in the united states apollo program, the third to land on the moon, and the first to land in the lunar highlands. Official program for the 1977 aviation hall of fame enshrinement ceremonies, signed by many of the most honored individuals in the history of space and aviation, including alan shepard, the fifth man to step foot on the moon, and chuck yeager, the first pilot to travel faster than the speed of sound. Jan 12, 2015 one or maybe more than one of the alan shepard signatures below is authentic. Get the best deals on collectible spacerelated autographs when.
It was autographed by shepard at a book signing in carmel california while he was living in pebble beach. Code 3 collectibles has captured that moment with their replica the moon shot, an 11 limitededition statue of alan shepard in midlunar swing. Astronaut autographs online store the space store the. When apollo 14 landed on the moon, 40 years ago this week, mission commander alan shepard was. In general shepard preferred to signed for him by a secretary or other office personnel rather than use an autopen machine.
Moon shot first edition signed alan shepard bauman. Alan shepard autographed signed book nasa moonwalker astronaut apollo 14. Shepard has added his navy rank to his signature signing, rear admiral alan shepard. Unfollow alan shepard signed moonshot to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. November 18, 1923 july 21, 1998 was an american astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman.
Apollo 14 was the forth mission to land on the moon, shepard himself was the 5th and oldest man to ever walk on the moon. Shepard is distinguished as the first american to journey into space and as commander of apollo 14, the third expedition to walk on the moon. I recall reading here years past that shepard did sign bookplates that were later attached to the book. All you autograph experts out there, what do you think. Moon shot quotes by alan shepard goodreads share book. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to alan shepard. Features a 10x8 inch composite artwork of shepard taking his famous golf shot on the moon, framed to an overall size of 14 x 14.
Handcast and hand painted, the shepard replica stands atop a lunar surface base adorned with a name plate. In the second example the n of alan has disappeared altogether. Moon shot signed by alan shepard alan shepard, deke slayton on. Code 3 collectibles has captured that moment with their replica the moon shot, an 11 limitededition statue of alan shepard in. Laura bush signed book, spoken from the heart jun 06. Shepard and slayton, both mercury seven astronauts, begin with a long, panting account of the eagles landing on the moon s surface, then backtrack to the beginning of the superpower missile competition in the late 1940s.
Buy online, view images and see past prices for mercury astronaut alan shepard his book signed. It was the last of the h missions, targeted landings with twoday stays on the moon with two lunar evas, or moonwalks. Signed neil armstrong photos are exactly what you need in your home or office. The book included a composite photograph showing shepard hitting a golf ball on the moon. Image caption a medical condition prevented alan shepard from flying for nearly a decade. A framed limited edition presentation by the united states historical society, entitled rear admiral alan shepard moon golfer. Written by two of the seven original mercury astronauts, alan shepard and deke slayton, moon shot was first published shortly after slaytons death in 1993. We will provide a certificate of authenticity for this item. This is an autographed first edition of moon shot the inside story of americas race to the moon by alan shepard and deke slayton with an introduction by neil armstrong. In 1971, shepard and fellow astronaut edgar mitchell landed on.
The story of americas space race with the soviet union and the scramble to put a man on the moon, by two who were there. All of the astronaut autographs below have been hand signed by the astronauts themselves on high quality photographic prints using fuji crystal archive paper. The inside story of americas race to the moon signed by alan shepard. Apollo 14 was the forth mission to land on the moon, shepard himself was the 5th. Apollo 14 commander, alan shepard autographed lunar photo with fra mauro 2. Our photos of this legend are wise investments that are increasing in worth. Alan shepard apollo 14 astronaut hand signed lunar photo. The apollo program was designed to land humans on the moon and bring them safely back to earth. We feature a wide selection of alan shepard signed and related items. Armstrong is one of the most revered and beloved figures in the history of the united states of america and is the most famous astronaut of alltime. The space store has one of the largest collections of astronaut autographs. Alan shepard apollo 14 astronaut hand signed lunar. With shepard autograph on a plate pasted onto ffep. Alan shepard chuck yeager signed autograph 1977 aviation hall.
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Marking the twentyfifth anniversary of the first moon landing, two former astronauts tell of the intense human drama behind the lunar race between two superpowers. Its a gifttastic present for a day full of memories 2 good 2 be 4 gotten. It is beautifully hand signed by both alan shepard and ed mitchell. Moon shot alan shepard autographed first edition alan shepard, deke slayton, neil armstrong on. Jul 23, 2009 at the age of 47, alan shepard was the oldest astronaut in the program when he landed on the moon in february 1971 on apollo 14. Signed by all six authors on a pastedin book plate on the front free endpaper. A photo of your special person will be printed on a sticker and placed on the books cover. More information about this seller contact this seller 26. First american to travel into space and in 1971, he walked on the moon. In 1971, shepard and fellow astronaut edgar mitchell landed on the moon, becoming the fifth and sixth men to walk there. An oxygen tank explosion caused the moon landing to be aborted and nearly resulted in the loss of the crew.
Alan shepard signed photo apollo 14 lunar golf shot coa psa. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a 1994 book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent jay barbree and associated press space writer howard benedict. Official program for the 1977 aviation hall of fame enshrinement ceremonies, signed by many of the most honored individuals in the history of space and aviation, including alan shepard, the. Shepard was one of the original seven astronauts chosen by nasa for its mercury program.
Inscribed to roy for his birthday by shepard on full title page. Lot 14 guarantees the authenticity of the autograph. Alan shepard park in cocoa beach, florida, a beachside park south of cape canaveral, is named in his honor. Autograph studies neil armstrong autograph study yuri gagarin autograph study virgil gus grissom autograph study. Apollo 8 zarelli loa crew signed display william bill anders autograph bas. At the age of 47, alan shepard was the oldest astronaut in the program when he landed on the moon in february 1971 on apollo 14. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a 1994 book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent jay barbree and associated. Astronaut alan shepard signed moon shot first edition. Alan shepard signed book moon shot book plate signed by astronaut alan shepard. Apollo 12 autograph pete conrad richard gordon alan bean us navy mission patches. At a second hand bookstore, i bought a copy of moon shot. After the landing was aborted, lovell saved the replacement to keep as a souvenir. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos. Signed edition of alan shepard and deke slaytons moon shot.
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Honorees include neil armstrong, yuri gagarin, charles lindbergh, and the wright brothers. Can only appreciate in value, and better than money in the bank. On the first inside page is a publisher book plate that has what appears to be alan shepards signature on it. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good.