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Gus Grissom

Grissom signed envelope, postmarked the day of his historic Liberty Bell spaceflight

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Grissom signed envelope, postmarked the day of his historic Liberty Bell spaceflight

Mercury astronaut who perished in the Apollo 1 flash fire that also claimed the lives of Chaffee and White. Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, signed in the lower left corner in blue ballpoint, “Virgil I. Grissom.” Envelope also bears a stamp reading, “At Cape Canaveral Capt. Virgil I. Grissom, USAF 2nd U. S. Space Flight in ‘Liberty Bell 7’ Space Capsule,” a July 21, 1961, postmark, two postage stamps and a stamped on address. In fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #301 - Ended September 21, 2005