Commemorative Apollo 11 First Moon Landing Cover – Canceled in Neil Armstrong’s Hometown
This historic postal cover honors mankind’s first steps on the Moon, achieved by Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. It features special cancellation from Wapakoneta, Ohio – the hometown of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the lunar surface.
Event: First Moon Landing – Apollo 11
Astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins
Postmark: Wapakoneta, Ohio (Armstrong’s hometown)
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Collectible Significance: Covers canceled in Armstrong’s hometown are highly desirable pieces of space history memorabilia. They uniquely connect the greatest achievement in space exploration with the personal roots of the astronaut who made history.
This is an outstanding collectible for philatelists, Apollo mission enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a tangible link to the golden age of space exploration.