Soviet Air Force major, Gagarin was the first human to fly in space and orbit the earth in April 1961. He was killed in a plane crash in 1968. Color 4.25 x 6 cardstock portrait of Gagarin in uniform, vertically signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with scattered light creasing (some touching his face) and postal impressions to left edge. Provenance: The Barry Hoffman Collection. RRAuction COA.
