Autographed Hardcover Edition: Hand-Signed by Apollo 11 Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin (No Dream Is Too High)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of space exploration history, NASA Apollo program heritage, and lunar landing lore: an official hardbound copy of No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon, written and hand-signed by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
As the Lunar Module Pilot on the historic 1969 Apollo 11 mission alongside Neil Armstrong, Dr. Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became one of the first two human beings to set foot on the Moon. A former Air Force combat pilot with a doctorate in astronautics from MIT, Aldrin revolutionized orbital rendezvous techniques during his Gemini 12 mission before securing his permanent place in human history. In this inspiring 2016 memoir, written with Ken Abraham, Aldrin shares thirteen core principles that guided his life, offering personal anecdotes from his childhood, military service, lunar landing, and career as a tireless advocate for space exploration.
Published in 2016 by National Geographic Books, this hardcover edition comes complete with its original dust jacket displaying an iconic illustration of an astronaut standing on the lunar surface beside the American flag. The back cover features a photograph of Aldrin wearing his flight jacket alongside key rules to live by.
On the book's official title page, Buzz Aldrin has rendered a bold, fluent signature in bright blue ink ("Buzz Aldrin").
Accompanied by an official Basic Certification card and matching serialized tamper-evident database label from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (#Q17129), affixed near the lower margin of the signed page.
Preserved in fine, unread condition with pristine dust jacket covers, sharp board corners, tight square binding, clean pages, and an unblemished signature, this autographed hardcover edition serves as an essential centerpiece for spaceflight archivists, Apollo 11 collectors, and American history historians.
Dust Jacket & Binding Specifications
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AUTHENTIC SIGNED MEMOIR: Official 2016 National Geographic Books hardbound edition co-authored by Buzz Aldrin and Ken Abraham.
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ORIGINAL PUBLISHER'S DUST JACKET: Features the original unclipped dust jacket with lunar surface artwork and a portrait photo of Aldrin on the back cover.
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EXCELLENT COLLECTOR CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with sharp board corners, tight square binding, and clean, unblemished pages.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN: Authentically autographed in blue ink ("Buzz Aldrin") on the title page by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
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JSA CERTIFIED AUTHENTICITY: Fully verified with an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) Basic Certification card and serialized label (#Q17129).
