Extremely desirable Apollo 11 'Type 1' insurance cover with a color cachet depicting the moon landing, bearing several July 20, 1969, Houston, Texas postmarks, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In fine to very fine condition. These famous insurance covers, produced immediately prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts' families in case of disaster, have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item, and exist as one of the most coveted formats for astronaut autographs.
This item is Pre-Certified by STEVE ZARELLI
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$250.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
