Souvenir space treaty printed on parchment and published by S. M. Kessler, entitled "Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space," one page, 16.5 x 10.5, featuring an affixed stamp with first day cancelation, signed on the right side in felt tip, "Neil Armstrong" and "M. Collins." In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining, light toning from prior display, and fading to both signatures. Commonly called the 'Rescue Agreement,' this is an international agreement setting forth rights and obligations of states concerning the rescue of persons in space. The agreement, created by a 1967 consensus vote in the United Nations General Assembly, came into force in 1968.
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