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David Scott Signed Commemorative Cover
Estimate:
$10 - $200
Sold
$60
Live Auction
Titans of Sports & History
Description
A limited edition commemorative cover featuring an affixed cachet that honors NASA's Projects Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. This print showcases key milestones of human space exploration and the efforts leading to the Moon landing. The cover is signed by Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott in black felt tip. Additionally, the cover bears the printed signature of Pope Paul VI, who expressed his support for space exploration during the era. David Scott (born 1932) was a United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut who flew on three space missions: Gemini 8, Apollo 9, and Apollo 15. On Apollo 15, he became the seventh person to walk on the Moon, where he made significant contributions to lunar exploration and science. His signature on this limited edition commemorative cover provides a rare and valuable connection to one of the most significant moments in space history. This cover is a piece of space exploration history, blending achievements from multiple space programs with the symbolism of international recognition, making it a remarkable collectible for enthusiasts of both space exploration and the Vatican's acknowledgment of these missions. This lot includes a RR Auction Certificate of Authenticity, verifying the signature's authenticity.

Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 8.5"L x 11"H
Condition
Age related wear.