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Vintage 1960s NASA Apollo Era B&W Press Photos Lot (7) – Authentic \"Blue Backs\" For Sale
![Vintage 1960s NASA Apollo Era B&W Press Photos Lot (7) – Authentic \](img-large/g/JvAAAeSwcAZqz-bO/s-l1600/Vintage-1960s-NASA-Apollo-Era-B-W-Press-Photos-Lot.jpg "Vintage 1960s NASA Apollo Era B&W Press Photos Lot (7) – Authentic \")
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Vintage 1960s NASA Apollo Era B&W Press Photos Lot (7) – Authentic \"Blue Backs\":
$350.00
- On offer is an exceptional, investment-grade lot of seven (7) original 1960s/1970s NASA black-and-white official press photographs. This collection captures critical behind-the-scenes moments of the historic Apollo Space Program, documenting rocket staging, high-bay integration, launchpad infrastructure, and astronaut field simulations.
This is a rare opportunity to own a complete, cohesive archival group from the height of the Space Race.The Ultimate Hallmark of Authenticity: Official NASA \"Blue Backs\"Every single photograph in this lot is a true Type 1 vintage press print, featuring the highly sought-after official blue/purple mimeograph informational back stamp from the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center (Houston, Texas) and Kennedy Space Center.In the collector community, these are universally known as \"Blue Backs.\" Produced in extremely limited quantities by NASA\'s Public Information Office exclusively for distribution to media agencies, contractors, and journalists, these stamps provide the ultimate, unforgeable proof of period-correct authenticity. They are not modern reproductions or standard commercial prints.Detailed Lot Contents & NASA ID Numbers- Photo 1 Building 32 Interior: S-66-29996 - 18 April 66
- Photo 2 Spacecraft Lunar Module S-66-17561 - 8 Jan 66
- Photo 3 Lunar Landing Mission Site S-66-29874 - 8 April 66
- Photo 4 Building 59 ground level view S-67-48458 - 27 Oct 67
- Photo 5 Building 59 Acoustic test Facility S-67-48457 - 27 Oct 67
- Photo 6 Saturn IV-B Second Stage 65-H-2066 - 4 Jan 66
- Photo 7 (Astronaut Lunar Geology Simulation) S-64-31329 - 25 Aug 64: A historic field photograph showing Apollo crew members in bulky training suits performing geological simulation work at a rocky volcanic analog test site.
Condition Report- Overall Condition: Very Good to Excellent vintage condition (Grade: Excellent for age).
- Fronts: Crisp imagery with strong contrast, deep blacks, and bright whites. Minimal corner wear or surface handling marks typical of true archival press pieces. No heavy creases or tears.
- Backs: All blue back stamps are fully intact, clear, and highly legible, exhibiting authentic period ink aging.
- Please review the high-resolution scans provided to evaluate precise cosmetic condition.
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