a16_v_c_o_AKP (S-71-51261, prprt)

“Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 mission commander”

 

The above is per the linked photo below.

 

John Young – ‘nuff said.

 

The photograph is in fantastic condition, with only a minor paperclip indentation at the top.

 

This is the first “A KODAK PAPER” (AKP) photograph I’ve come across with an Astronaut’s preprinted signature, vice subsequently applied by autopen.

I’m wondering if it’s from a “limited run”, possibly intended for distribution to VIPs of whatever sort. “VIP” enough to merit a AKP photo, but not enough of a VIP to receive one with an original signature. Whatever the reason, it’s a unicorn.

 

Note that Young is posing with a hoity-toity Denoyer-Geppert moon globe. He’s also wearing his Omega Speedmaster Pro on JB Champion bracelet.

 

Watch identification per & paraphrased from/at:

 

www.fratellowatches.com/astronaut-john-w-young/#gref

Credit: “FRATELLO WATCHES/FRATELLO MAGAZINE” website

 

Also…JB Champion bracelets…holy crap…who knew:

 

www.watchbooksonly.com/articles/watch-reviews/komfit-fors...

Credit: “WATCH BOOKS ONLY” website

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