A printed commemorative poem titled "Brothers In The Eternal Cold" by Archibald MacLeish, created to honor humanity's first journey to the Moon during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. The poem reflects on the perspective of astronauts observing Earth from space-a small, fragile world surrounded by the vastness of the universe. The print is autographed by Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred Worden in black felt tip, and it features the First Day Issue of an Apollo stamp, postmarked from Kennedy Space Center on August 2, 1971. Alfred Worden (1932-2020) was a NASA astronaut and the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 15, the fourth manned mission to land on the Moon. While his fellow astronauts, David Scott and James Irwin, explored the lunar surface, Worden remained in lunar orbit aboard the command module Endeavour. Worden's contributions to the Apollo program were pivotal, as he helped to execute critical scientific experiments and conduct orbital observations of the Moon's surface. Worden's autograph adds tremendous value to this historic piece. This lot includes a RR Auction Certificate of Authenticity, verifying the signature's authenticity.

Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 8.5"L x 11"H

Age related wear.