April 25th, 1960 to 1981 U.S. Space Program Box Lot of about 550 First Day Postal Covers, most all Choice Very Fine or better.
This large U.S. Space Program accumulation start as early as April 25th, 1960 with the launch of Aerobee-Hi and go to 1974, plus a small group from 1981. We note recovery force ship cancels including several of the prime recovery ship. There are a number with printed cachet for the flight, plus hand stamps cachet for the particular event, certain covers are quite heavily duplicated. A very useful large lot for collectors or dealer stock, certainly worthy of consideration and competitive bidding at our estimate range. Events are too numerous to list, yet a wonderful group for Space Program enthusiasts. Lot sold “as is”. Provenance Ex: Ivy / Shreve / Mader Philatelic Auctions, Dallas, sold over two decades ago at Auction Sale, March 18, 1993. An outstanding opportunity for US Space program collectors.
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