388. MICHAEL COLLINS (b. 1930) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. Scarce T.L.S. on Smithsonian Institute letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Oct. 31, 1978 to a middle school teacher asking that she convey his thanks for their thoughtfulness in remembering his birthday in sending him a card and a gift. He also wishes the class success with a class project and for the future. Fine. $250-350