Newspaper - 6 Newspapers - Apollo 11 mission 1969
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Six complete New Zealand Herald newspapers documenting the Apollo 11 mission (Book title: 6 Newspapers - Apollo 11 mission 1969) from July 1969, printed in Auckland, New Zealand, each measuring 59.5 cm by 39.5 cm and in Good condition.
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RARE CHRONOLOGICAL 6-PAPER SET: THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD (JULY 1969)**
Own an incredible, complete piece of human history with this unbroken 6-paper chronological run tracking the entirety of the Apollo 11 mission from launch to quarantine. Printed live as history happened by *The New Zealand Herald* in Auckland, NZ.
This single-owner collection has been stored together for decades and offers a fascinating look at how the southern hemisphere witnessed the Space Race.
### THE COLLECTION INCLUDES:
1. **July 17, 1969:** Pre-Launch / Outward Journey Preview ("MAN'S GREATEST ADVENTURE: Epic Voyage To The Moon")
2. **July 21, 1969:** The Moon Landing Day Edition ("MOON'S SECRETS UNLOCKED: World Sees Historic First Step")
3. **July 22, 1969:** Lunar Surface Excursion Wrap-up ("VENTURE INTO UNKNOWN: Nine Rungs To Step Into History")
4. **July 23, 1969:** Leaving Lunar Orbit ("APOLLO 11 ROCKETING FOR HOME: Joyful But Tired Crew Reunited")
5. **July 25, 1969:** Re-entry & Pacific Splashdown ("RISKY RETURN TO TRIUMPH: Moon Voyagers Could Burn or Bounce")
6. **July 26, 1969:** Post-Mission Recovery & Quarantine ("MOON ROCKS OFF TO U.S. FOR ANALYSIS")
### CONDITION REPORT:
* **Status:** Complete, full original newspapers (not just front pages or modern reproduction inserts).
* **Grade:** Good / Very Good Vintage Condition.
* **Details:** Naturally aged pulp newsprint with authentic uniform yellowing/browning. Features standard historical fold creases (stored in quarters) with minor ink wear along the seams. Light chipping, fraying, and tiny tears along the outer margins and spines as expected for 50+ year-old paper. No heavy water damage or missing text. Dimensions: 59.5cm/39.5cm
Perfect for framing, archival collections, or space history enthusiasts. Will be packaged with care and shipping with tracking and signature.
RARE CHRONOLOGICAL 6-PAPER SET: THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD (JULY 1969)**
Own an incredible, complete piece of human history with this unbroken 6-paper chronological run tracking the entirety of the Apollo 11 mission from launch to quarantine. Printed live as history happened by *The New Zealand Herald* in Auckland, NZ.
This single-owner collection has been stored together for decades and offers a fascinating look at how the southern hemisphere witnessed the Space Race.
### THE COLLECTION INCLUDES:
1. **July 17, 1969:** Pre-Launch / Outward Journey Preview ("MAN'S GREATEST ADVENTURE: Epic Voyage To The Moon")
2. **July 21, 1969:** The Moon Landing Day Edition ("MOON'S SECRETS UNLOCKED: World Sees Historic First Step")
3. **July 22, 1969:** Lunar Surface Excursion Wrap-up ("VENTURE INTO UNKNOWN: Nine Rungs To Step Into History")
4. **July 23, 1969:** Leaving Lunar Orbit ("APOLLO 11 ROCKETING FOR HOME: Joyful But Tired Crew Reunited")
5. **July 25, 1969:** Re-entry & Pacific Splashdown ("RISKY RETURN TO TRIUMPH: Moon Voyagers Could Burn or Bounce")
6. **July 26, 1969:** Post-Mission Recovery & Quarantine ("MOON ROCKS OFF TO U.S. FOR ANALYSIS")
### CONDITION REPORT:
* **Status:** Complete, full original newspapers (not just front pages or modern reproduction inserts).
* **Grade:** Good / Very Good Vintage Condition.
* **Details:** Naturally aged pulp newsprint with authentic uniform yellowing/browning. Features standard historical fold creases (stored in quarters) with minor ink wear along the seams. Light chipping, fraying, and tiny tears along the outer margins and spines as expected for 50+ year-old paper. No heavy water damage or missing text. Dimensions: 59.5cm/39.5cm
Perfect for framing, archival collections, or space history enthusiasts. Will be packaged with care and shipping with tracking and signature.
Details
Number of books
6
Book title
6 Newspapers - Apollo 11 mission 1969
Condition
Good
Height
59.5 cm
Width
39.5 cm
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