How to Sell Your Neil Armstrong Autograph

To auction, sell or consign your Neil Armstrong autograph, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Reflecting On Neil Armstrong’s Legacy

Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission. During the mission he famously said, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Following the mission Armstrong achieved a celebrity status and was and global icon, but lived a humble life and avoiding public attention. He continued to work in aviation and academia until the end of his life. Despite all the fame and attention, Armstrong has humbly stated that Apollo 11 was a team accomplishment rather than a personal achievement.

Here Are Some of Our Top Neil Armstrong Realized Prices:

Apollo 11 Space-Flown Flag Signed by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin — Sold for $89,220

Neil Armstrong was the mission commander of the Apollo 11 flight and also piloted the lunar module, Eagle, to the moon’s surface in the Sea of Tranquility. We sold a beautifully displayed American flag flown on the Apollo 11 and signed by Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin for $89,220. Flag is adhered to a NASA certificate that reads, “This flag traveled to the moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969” and is framed.

Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon — Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins — Sold for $63,195

Before the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong began his NASA career as an aeronautical engineer and test pilot where he flew experimental aircraft that reached altitudes close to space. He was then chosen as an astronaut and served as command pilot for the Gemini 8 in 1966. We sold a U.S. flag flown to the moon on the Apollo 11 mission signed by Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins for $63,195. Flag is affixed to a NASA certificate signed by the entire Apollo 11 crew that reads, ”This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969.”

Autographed Poster — Sold for $18,750

Following Neil Armstrong’s NASA career, he taught aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati between 1971 and 1979. He remained involved in the aviation and space exploration fields by serving on corporate boards and working with the Challenger disaster commission. He preferred to live a humble and quiet life on a farm in Ohio. We sold a large Neil Armstrong signed poster of a Buzz Aldrin image he photographed on the moon for $18,750.

Apollo 11 Crew-Signed Certificate, Also Signed by Richard Nixon — Sold for $15,000

The Apollo 11 crew left a commemorative plaque on the lunar surface of the moon that astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins signed along with President Nixon. The plaque reads, “Here Men From the Planet Earth First Set Foot Upon The Moon July 1969, A.D. We Came In Peace For All Mankind” and is a symbol of unity among humankind. We sold a replica certificate of this plaque signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins and President Richard Nixon for $15,000.

Apollo 11 Lithograph Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins — Sold for $10,250

Once Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, Aldrin set up several scientific experiments. One of these was the lunar seismometer, which measured “moonquakes” and transmitted the information to Earth for scientists to further study. We sold a lithograph of Buzz Aldrin setting up the lunar seismometer on the moon signed by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin for $10,250. The original image was captured by Neil Armstrong.

Apollo 11 Crew Signed Insurance Cover — Sold for $8,750

Apollo 11 was the first mission to create insurance covers for the families of astronauts. We realized $8,750 for a crew-signed “type three” insurance cover signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Cover has the Apollo 11 mission insignia with a postmarked Apollo 8 six-cent stamp.

Autograph Letter Signed — Sold for $5,838

We realized $5,838 for a Neil Armstrong autograph letter signed on NASA letterhead. Mere months after the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong writes, “Dear Friends, Finally received your kind note & the clippings from my parents when I saw them in Indiana last week. Appreciated all the prayers & good wishes, they must have helped. All the best in 1970. Sincerely, Neil Armstrong”.

Signed Paul Calle Lithograph — Sold for $4,652

Paul Calle was one of eight artists selected by NASA to document the American space program. He’s known for designing the Apollo 11 postage stamps and was the only artist present during the Apollo 11 launch preparation. We sold a limited-edition lithograph by Calle, signed by both Armstrong and Calle, for $4,652.

Signed New York Times Newspaper — Sold for $3,844

We sold a Neil Armstrong signed front page of the New York Times paper for $3,844. Newspaper is from 21 July 1969 and single sheet measures 11 x 14 inches.

Signed “Life” Magazine From 1969 — Sold for $3,125

We sold a Neil Armstrong twice signed Life Magazine for $3,125. Issue is dated 9 August 1969 and features Apollo 11 as the cover story. Armstrong signs as inscribes, “Best wishes To Jill & Ted Lee / Deborah, Dana, Michael & Teddy / Neil Armstrong / Apollo 11” on the cover. Page 18 of magazine also includes his autograph inscription, “It’s a bright but quiet spot – I think you’d like it a lot – Neil A”. Accompanied by PSA/ DNA COA.

Signed Check — Sold for $2,682

We realized $2,682 for a Neil Armstrong signed personal check also made out in his hand. Check is made out to “Della Mae Bowling Memorial Fund” for $50.00 and is from a Cincinnati, Ohio bank where Armstrong lived until his passing in 2012. Includes LOA from space expert Steve Zarelli

Signed Apollo 11 Mission Report — Sold for $1,995

We sold a Neil Armstrong signed Apollo 11 Mission Report for $1,995. Armstrong writes “Best Wishes to Dr. Michael Anderson / Neil Armstrong / Apollo 11” on cover of 8 page report.

Signed USC Alumni Limited Edition Book — Sold for $1,819

USC produced “The Trojan Gallery: A Pictorial History of the University of Southern California” in 1980, which features autographs of several notable alumni, including Neil Armstrong, George Lucas & O.J. Simpson. We sold #34 of 100 limited signed copies for $1,819.

Thanks for checking out our top Neil Armstrong sales. Please email us ([email protected]) if you’d like to sell your Neil Armstrong autograph or would like a free appraisal.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Neil Armstrong autograph?
It’s never been more simple to sell your Neil Armstrong autograph at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free estimate.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of a Neil Armstrong autograph?
The value of your autograph can vary based on condition and subject matter of the signed item.