LOT #71053 |
Current Bid: $1,300
Apollo 13 Crew-Signed U.S.S. Iwo Jima Recovery Ship Cover.
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Description
Apollo 13 Crew-Signed U.S.S. Iwo Jima Recovery Ship Cover. A philatelic cover with a 10¢ "First Man On The Moon" stamp bearing a hand cancelation from aboard the actual recovery ship dated April 17, 1970. The cachet is by Bishop featuring the mission insignia, the original crew's names, and a gold astronaut pin. On the verso is a stamped Pacific Recovery Force U.S. Navy cachet. It is signed on the front in various inks: "Fred Haise", "James Lovell", and "Jack Swigert". The first of this style Heritage has sold. Unaddressed. Excellent. From the Family Collection of Jacques Bracke.Auction Info
2025 September 27 Space Exploration Showcase Auction #33169 (go to Auction Home page)
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September
27th
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Auction Dates
September
27th
Saturday
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5 Days
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(Lots 71001-71528) - 10:00 AM Central Time, Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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Dallas, TX 75261
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