^Lot 362 Buzz Aldrin

Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 ‘red-numbered’ doubleweight NASA photo of a close-up view of a footpad of the Apollo 11 lunar module resting on the lunar surface, with a portion of the lunar surface sensing probe visible in the foreground, and astronaut footprints scattered about, signed in blue felt tip by Aldrin. Reverse bears a printed caption as well as two postal cancellations and a man on the moon postage stamp, stamped First Day of issue. In fine condition. A crystal clear photo featuring a seldom-seen, but integral piece of equipment, the sensing probe. A flight-ready probe, similar to the one pictured here is item #233 in this catalog.