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Topic: Authenticity and identification of cosmonauts
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Dougin SoCA
Member Posts: 111
From: Aliso Viejo, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 06-13-2012 09:07 PM
   
I was given this signed envelope a long time ago. 1) Who are these signatures and 2) Do they seem genuine. Is it and are they of any significance?Thanks!  |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 06-13-2012 09:14 PM
Looks like the Soviet Soyuz crew of ASTP Leonov and Kubasov. I'm not an expert but the signatures look good to me. |
SpaceSteve
Member Posts: 428
From: San Antonio TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 06-13-2012 09:41 PM
Those are definitely Alexei Leonov on top and Valery Kubasov on the bottom. I'm not an expert either, but both signatures match up nicely with signatures I have, both obtained in person, and another pair on a cover from Deke Slayton's own collection. |
Apollo-Soyuz
Member Posts: 1205
From: Shady Side, Md
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 06-14-2012 07:23 AM
As many of you may know, I exhibit a ASTP collection around the country. These signatures look 100% authentic as they are similiar to ones I got directly from Russia.  ------------------
John Macco
Space Unit #1457 |
Dougin SoCA
Member Posts: 111
From: Aliso Viejo, Ca, USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 06-14-2012 12:28 PM
Thanks everyone. It's nice to know when something is legit. Just curious, can anyone give me a ballpark idea what the two items might be worth? Were they the entire Soviet crew for this mission (sorry, not a Russian aviation expert)? |
spaceflori
Member Posts: 1499
From: Germany
Registered: May 2000
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posted 06-14-2012 01:26 PM
I usually sell these at $49, they tend to fetch $30 to $70 on eBay. The official KNIGA cover is probably at the higher end of the range with this one around $50-$60. They are fairly common but desirable due to the first docking mission.And yes, the autographs are good. |
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