This rare NASA Apollo 11 commemorative sheet features an image of Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon, alongside the iconic Apollo 11 mission decal. It also includes a First Day of Issue stamp and postmark commemorating the moon landing. The sheet is autographed by cosmonaut Valery Kubasov in black felt pen, dated February 21, 1975. Valery Kubasov (1935-2014) was a prominent Soviet cosmonaut and aerospace engineer who participated in three space missions: Soyuz 6 (1969), Soyuz 19 (1975, as part of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project), and Soyuz 36 (1980). Kubasov was known for his significant contributions to the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, which marked the first joint mission between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, symbolizing a rare moment of collaboration during the Cold War. A highly collectible item that connects two iconic eras of space exploration-Apollo 11 and the Apollo-Soyuz collaboration. This lot includes a RR Auction Certificate of Authenticity, verifying the signature's authenticity.

Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 11"L x 8.5"H

Age related wear.