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Historic full issue of The Seattle Times dated July 21, 1969, covering mankind’s first steps on the moon. Bold front-page headline reads “Man Walks on Moon – U.S. Astronauts Open New Era.”
Details:
• Original complete issue (50 pages), not a reprint.
• Includes front-page AP wirephoto of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface.
• Additional articles cover worldwide reactions, mission details, and astronaut families.
• Ads, TV listings, and period features intact, offering a snapshot of 1969 culture.
• Condition: Toned with age, some folds and edge wear typical of vintage newsprint (see photos). Carefully stored in protective archival sleeve.
This is a remarkable collectible for space enthusiasts, Apollo program collectors, or those preserving American history. A true piece of 20th-century journalism marking the moment humanity first walked on the moon.