Apollo 14 Launch Day Signed Cover

Apollo 14 Launch Day Signed CoverApollo 14 crew signed launch day cover Apollo 14 (1971) was the third mission to land on the Moon, with Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell becoming the fifth and sixth persons to set foot on the lunar surface. Over two EVAs "Extra Vehicular Activities" lasting over nine hours, Apollo 14 collected over 100 pounds of Moon rocks. The pair also conducted several lunar surface experiments, including seismic studies. Most memorable however, is Alan Shepard's

A fine and fresh mint example with original gum and rarely seen so fine

ending after 135 missions

Cecilia Maria was his recently born daughter

The Stones were there to headline a bill that included Kenny Lynch and Marty Wilde

Error with lilac (Centre King's cloak) omitted

A piece of Lord Nelson's handkerchief

Great Britain 1913 5s Rose-carmine "Seahorses"

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £960+

prices have consistently risen for these iconic stamps over the years

A very fine and fresh four margin right hand marginal imperforate unused original gum horizontal pair lettered GK-GL

A fresh printer's sample of this fine King George VI stamp with original gum

A few stamps show a little toning but mostly fine and a rare and spectacular survival in this intact form