Flown Russian stamp sheet, 3.25 x 4.5, carried on board the Apollo-Soyuz mission, and bearing a July 15, 1975, Baikonur Cosmodrome postal cancellation. Signed along the top, “Flown on ASTP, Tom Stafford,” and also signed by Alexei Leonov, under his image as well. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Tom Stafford, which reads, in part: “The stamp sheet…was flown on the Apollo-Soyuz mission during July 1975…This stamp sheet is from my private collection.” In fine condition. A rare item from the first handshake in space that has been signed by both the American and Russian commanders. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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