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📍Up for sale is an authentic, original first-edition front page and complete newspaper issue of "Newsday" (The Long Island Newspaper) from Monday, July 21, 1969.
This historic edition was published the morning after the unforgettable Apollo 11 lunar landing. The striking cover features the iconic bold headline “MEN WALK ON THE MOON” alongside Neil Armstrong’s famous quote: “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Unlike other publications of the day, this specific Newsday front page is highly sought after by collectors for its minimalist, text-dominant design where the headline powerfuly takes over the entire cover.
Key Details:
- Title: Newsday (The Long Island Newspaper)
- Date: Monday, July 21, 1969
- Focus: Apollo 11 Moon Landing (Stories and Photos on Pages 2-12)
- Original Price in 1969: 5 Cents
Condition:
Good authentic vintage condition. Shows natural chronological toning/yellowing, fold lines, and light edge wear typical for a 50+ year-old historical document. Text and graphics are sharp, clean, and fully legible. An exceptional display and framing piece for space race enthusiasts or American history collectors.
Shipping from Philadelphia, PA via USPS Ground Advantage. Packed securely with stiff cardboard backing to prevent bending during transit.
