Lot 330
Apollo Soyuz Test Project. Signatures ("Thomas Stafford", "Donald Slayton", "Vance Brand", "Alexey Lenov", and "Valery Kubasov"). On the 16 x 20" mat of a photographic print of Nasa artwork, n.p., n.d. Inscribed in black ink, "To the Al Gregorys / With very best wishes-- The Apollo - Soyuz Crew". The print has a light spot of residue at the center right. Otherwise, the signatures are all bold and clear. In very good condition overall.
The Apollo Soyuz Test Project was the first manned space flight conducted by two nations -- the United States, and Russia. Launched on July 15, 1975, the project was designed to test the compatibility of rendezvous and docking systems for the spacecraft. Here, the two craft are pictured during the historic moment, while docking in space.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Superior Stamp & Coin, May 1996.
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