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362. Neil Armstrong Signed Baseball. Official Rawlings American League (Brown) baseball signed on a side panel in ballpoint by Neil Armstrong. In fine condition, with light staining to side panels. Baseballs are among the most desirable formats for signatures across all categories, with space being no exception. Armstrong autographs are as sought-after as ever, and this baseball—the first signed example that we’ve offered in eight years—represents a must-have crossover keepsake. Starting Bid $300

363. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph.

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in green felt tip, “To Moe Perman—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Armstrong very rarely signed in green ink. Starting Bid $200

364. Neil Armstrong Typed Letter Signed. TLS, 8.5 x 11, Univer-

sity of Cincinnati letterhead, October 31, 1975. Letter to Mrs. Al Norrell, executive director of The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults. In part: “Thank you for your kind letter and invitation to join with you at the forthcoming open house...on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Grayson County Easter Seal Society. I will be out of the country on December 14th and will not be able to accept your thoughtful invitation.” In fine condition, with a couple of light stains in blank areas. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a carbon copy of Norrell’s letter to Armstrong. Starting Bid $200

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