American Astrophilately

Calle Space Art - Original Sketches

In 1969 Paul Calle was commissioned to design the US postage stamp commemorating Man’s First Step on the lunar surface. Paul completed dozens of sketches before painting the iconic image of Astronaut Neil Armstrong planting his boot on the Moon.

These original signed sketches are available for sale. Please inquire for pricing.

Close to final C-76 original sketch

We Came in Peace Dove & LM

First Man original sketch

LM rough original sketch

LM fine original sketch

Planting the Flag original sketch

Alternate $2.40 design original sketch

29 cents takes shape original sketch

Alternate design original sketch

Tentative step 29 cent original sketch

$9.95 render a salute original sketch