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Topic: "Spacecraft" covers: How many were made?
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spaceflori Member Posts: 1499 From: Germany Registered: May 2000
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posted 01-30-2011 08:22 AM
I'm wondering if anybody knows how many different Spacecraft cachets/covers were made between 1961-1972.Regency Superior had several sets in their last sale and I'm wondering (plus won one of them) if there's a catalog or further information known? |
spacebrane New Member Posts: From: Registered:
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posted 01-30-2011 09:54 AM
Chuck Vukotich authored a catalog of SCCs some years ago. I think there were first and second editions. I believe it's the authoritative volume on SCC collecting. Tom Steiner or someone from the Space Unit may have more exact information.Hope that helps a bit -- |
Eddie Bizub Member Posts: 81 From: Kissimmee, FL USA Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 01-30-2011 11:38 AM
That's a real tough question. You would first have to define what constitutes a "complete set". Is it one of every cachet? Is it one of every cachet with every different cancel? SCC did so many special covers that it would be even hard to have a complete list of every thing they did. I consider myself an expert when it comes to collecting SCC but there are still many of the special items I do not have. Chuck's catalog is an excellent reference on the subject and I highly recommend it for any space cover collector. On a side note, my dad did the Apollo 11 covers in Montclair NJ for Joe Fitzpatrick. He had them canceled for the moon landing and then shipped them to Joe to be cacheted with the rest of the covers. |
yeknom-ecaps Member Posts: 660 From: Northville MI USA Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 01-30-2011 12:52 PM
Florian - a good 300+ events were done with, as Eddie correctly pointed out, a multitude of variations in cancel locations and types, some with NASA cachets as well as the SCC cachet, etc. We still continue to find ones that are not on "any list." There are FDC, US and Russian events including ASTP that are considered SCC. |
micropooz Member Posts: 1512 From: Washington, DC, USA Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 01-30-2011 05:22 PM
I just received the following from Chuck Vukotich: SPACE CRAFT COVERS: A Monograph and Catalog Revised and updated second edition by Charles J. Vukotich, Jr. - Space Craft Covers are considered by many to be the Cadillac of the hobby, covering the "golden age" of space exploration. The first edition of this work has now become a standard reference work on astrophilately and this popular series of covers, and has long been out of print. This long promised second edition is the complete reference book on Space Craft and Swanson designed covers.The second edition presents many new discoveries not in the first edition, and much new Space Craft lore. The section on non-SCC Swanson covers is also greatly expanded. There are completely new sections on Space Craft Collectibles and Swanson rubber stamp designs. The catalog section is expanded to include information on cancel types (hand or machine). Prices have been updated to reflect the latest auctions and dealer sales. 82 pages, illustrated. Delux Coil binding for easy use. Cover reproducing an early piece of space art by Carl Swanson in full color. Price: $32 (postpaid by Priority Mail in US); $42 (by international priority mail). Order from: Charles J. Vukotich, Jr., 635 Ridgefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216-1161 USA |
DOX32 Member Posts: 242 From: Lakewood Ranch FL USA Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 01-30-2011 07:51 PM
I got one of the lots and will let everyone know what is in it.Chuck Vukotich is THE authority and everyone needs his catalog who has SCC covers. Dennis is this a new edition? |
DOX32 Member Posts: 242 From: Lakewood Ranch FL USA Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 02-14-2011 01:40 PM
I have the second edition 98-90231. Is this edition newer than that one? |
yeknom-ecaps Member Posts: 660 From: Northville MI USA Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 02-14-2011 04:08 PM
Woody - You have the latest. |
DOX32 Member Posts: 242 From: Lakewood Ranch FL USA Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 02-14-2011 05:53 PM
That's what I thought. Thank you. |