Author: KOPAL, Zdenek (1914-93)
Title: Signed First Day Cover
Description: Czech-born astronomer who, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, was responsible for the first-ever detailed contour map of the moon's entire surface. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Washington, DC on 1969 September (also with 1969 July 20 "Moon Landing" cancellation) and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 10-cent "First Man on the Moon" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left, in blue fineline, Kopal signs large and bold. With original transmittal envelope and 4" X 5" printed University of Manchester "With the Compliments / of / Professor Z. Kopal" slip. .
Keywords: Science & Medicine
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Title: Signed First Day Cover
Description: Czech-born astronomer who, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, was responsible for the first-ever detailed contour map of the moon's entire surface. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Washington, DC on 1969 September (also with 1969 July 20 "Moon Landing" cancellation) and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 10-cent "First Man on the Moon" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left, in blue fineline, Kopal signs large and bold. With original transmittal envelope and 4" X 5" printed University of Manchester "With the Compliments / of / Professor Z. Kopal" slip. .
Keywords: Science & Medicine
Price: US$ 75.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 25320
- Book number: 25320
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