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Lot 20: Apollo 15 Crew Signed Cover

This vintage Apollo 15 cover, postmarked on the date of the mission's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 7, 1971, has been signed by crew members David Scott, Al Worden and the late Jim Irwin. Worden's signature crosses over a mark left by long ago removed tape.

In addition to the original signatures of Scott, Worden and Irwin, the 3.75 x 6.5" cover bears a large ink stamp, in purple. Elements of this striking emblem include the mission name, Apollo 15, in bold lettering, a miniature illustration of a lunar capsule during splashdown, and the shield-shaped crest of TF 130, the Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force Pacific of the U.S. Navy. Inside the cover is a blank piece of light cardstock, which has helped the envelope retain its creaseless condition.

Affixed to the upper right-hand corner of the cover front are two postage stamps: one six-cent stamp that depicts an American flag soaring over the White House, and one two-cent stamp featuring a portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright. The reverse side has a faded blue ink stamp and a hand-written notation in pencil, both of which appear to have been made by the retailer that previously owned the piece. The back also has some discoloration where tape had once been applied.

Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the United States' Apollo space program, the fourth to land on the Moon, and the eighth manned mission. Lasting from July 26 to Aug. 7, 1971, it was the first mission during which the Lunar Roving Vehicle was used. At the time, NASA called it the most successful manned flight ever achieved. During the mission, Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin spent three days on the Moon, including 18 1/2 hours outside the spacecraft on lunar extra-vehicular activity.

This lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Executive Director Linn LeBlanc.

ASF reserves the right to disqualify the high bidder, to reject the high bid, and to accept a bid from a lower bidder, for any reason within their discretion, which shall be exercised in good faith.

Bid History

Bidding on this lot concluded on March 15, 2013 at 10:00 PM EDT.

Bidders: 11 Bids: 34 Winning Bid: $805

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