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Mercury-Atlas 9 (Faith 7) U.S.S. John A. Dole Recovery Force Cover Signed by Wernher von Bra...
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Description
Mercury-Atlas 9 (Faith 7) U.S.S. John A. Dole Recovery Force Cover Signed by Wernher von Braun and Ship Commander Thomas C. Young. A philatelic cover cancelled onboard ship, May 16, 1963, with a rubber-stamped "MA-9 Recovery Force" and hand-colored "Recovery Day" cachet. Unaddressed. Signed vertically: "Wernher con Braun" and at lower left corner: "T C Young CDR USN". Very fine.Auction Info
2026 March 21 Space Exploration Showcase Auction #33172 (go to Auction Home page)
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21st
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21st
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