Lot 331
Autographed "The Cosmonaut" Wall Poster/Newspaper (24x18.5") An attractive, multicolor homemade poster/newspaper, usually made by the cosmonaut's wives and designed to be hung for display in a public place. This poster was issued in honor of the 55th Birthday of the Head of the First Regiment of Cosmonauts, Nikolai Kamanin. It is boldly signed by 12 different cosmonauts, using different pens including Gagarin, Titov, Nikolayev, Popovich, Belyayev, Komarov, Volinov, Bykovsky, Leonov, Khrunov, Gorbatko and Shonin. A vertical fold in the center of the poster unfortunately affects the autographs of Gagarin and one other, but as a unique piece of memorabilia, this just can't be beat. Obviously it was designed as a personal/public birthday card rather than a piece of political propaganda. As such, it is priceless.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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| Realized $450 |
