Source: Paul Frazier Collectibles

Buzz Aldrin is an American mechanical engineer and astronaut who was the Lunar Module pilot on Apollo 11, the first manned landing on the moon in history. On July 20 1969, he became the second person to set foot on the moon behind mission commander Neil Armstrong.

Magnificent Desolation (2009) is a book by Buzz Aldrin which features beautiful images from the Apollo 11 mission with words from the famous astronaut. It was published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing in history.

This first edition copy of Magnificent Desolation is limited to five hundred copies, all of which have been signed by Aldrin.

This copy features Aldrin's autograph clearly in blue ink on a white page at the front of the book. It comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity stating that the book was hand-signed by Buzz Aldrin on August 21 2008 in the presence of Jack Bacon (publisher). The certificate is signed by Bacon and Gregory G. Krisilas of Coconut Rosie Books.

Buzz Aldrin signed book

A wonderful memoir of one the most incredible historic events.

For sale: £595

All items are sold with:
A Certificate of Authenticity
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Paul Frazier Collectibles

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