posted 05-25-2016 05:43 PM
The finest pedigreed/provenance Yuri Gagarin autograph with photo and certification.In the late 1950s to early 1960s, my uncle was the base commander for the RAF (Royal Air Force) in Idris, Libya. With about a half hour notice, the base was advised that a Soviet plane carrying astronaut Yuri Gagarin, would be landing to refuel. The base went into a frenzy of excitement. When the plane landed, Gagarin went into one of the hangars to say hello to a number of officers and their families.
The photo here shows my aunt in the foreground with Gagarin in full uniform. The scene displays wonderfully how the excitement was everywhere in the room. Gagarin signed a photo and a sheet of paper for my aunt. My aunt recounted the entire episode on paper and signed it a few years ago.
Offered here is the signed account, the 5x7 photo (has crease) and the signed sheet that he did for my aunt.
This is an incredible first hand account with Gagarin. Given that he was a Soviet, it would be incredibly rare for an American to have been in contact with him. There are a number of Gagarin signatures on the market, some real and some fake, but I can’t recall a single one that has this great provenance and pedigree.
$3500 for the lot plus $29.85 insured shipping/handling. Serious inquiries please Contact: assetalt@aol.com.