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Lot No. 2179

Auction No. 21
Category Great Britain
    Commonwealth & Foreign
Est. $900
Status SOLD $980

 

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2001/02 Space themed & signed Benham commem covers. Incls Apollo 7 signed by Lunar Module Pilot, Walter Cunningham, Apollo 9 signed by Module Command Pilot, David R Scott, Apollo 14 signed by Edgar D Mitchell, Apollo 15 signed by Crew Commander David R Scott & CM Pilot, Alfred Worden, Apollo 16 signed by Charles Duke, 1991 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics Dr Edgar Mitchell signed illust cover, 20th Anniv Space Shuttle Columbia cover signed by Robert L Crippen & Gemini 8 with the crew of Neil Armstrong & David Scott & signed by the latter. Also several stunningly illustrated covers of the usual high standard of Benham's. Noted a couple of coin/ stamp PNC's commem 30th & 40th Annivs of the Moon landing & 5 x USA issues pmkd Kennedy Space Centre also with encapsulated coins/medals. Signed covers total 13 with less than 250 produced/signed for each event. A wonderful addition to a thematic space collection or a dedicated GB cover collector. Excellent condition. (30 items)