UPDATE: This lot is one of 16 in the current auction that comprise a complete suite of a medal, a patch, and a cover for each of John Young’s six space missions. Because select pieces within this collection are very rare, it took over seven years of determination and dedication to complete the project. The other 15 lots associated with this special collection are listed here.
Commemorative cover stamped "Space Shuttle, First Orbital Flight Test, OFT-1," postmarked at the Kennedy Space Center on April 12, 1981, the day of the STS-1 mission launch, signed in black ink by John Young and Bob Crippen. Both front and back bear affixed Space Shuttle stickers. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.
