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Topic: FS: Apollo 13 50th flown artifact covers
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moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-09-2020 04:22 PM
   
Hello fellow collectSPACE'rs. I'm excited to be offering to you this cover that has been my project for over a year. It's concept has changed several times since I decided to do this and the offering of it to you delayed due to the pandemic. Now, I'm finally able to say that it is complete and ready for your consideration.The cover is 9 1/2" x 4 1/8", full color front and back, affixed with the 50th anniversary first moon landing stamp and postmarked at KSC for the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 13 (thanks goes out to Ken Havekotte for postmarking). This custom designed cover is limited to only 13 made and numbered as such on the back and on the certificate of authenticity. The best part is this cover contains two pieces of flown artifacts from the mission. Described in more detail below.
The front depicts the three astronauts Jack Swigert, James Lovell and Fred Haise with the launching Saturn V and the lost moon.  The back contains images of the launch and splashdown and lists the crew, launch and landing times.  The artifacts are attached to a cardstock certificate that slides into the cover and shows the pieces through the front windows for display. The first artifact is a generous size estimated at 1/2" squared piece of Flown Kapton Foil from CSM-109 Odyssey (some of the pieces are triangular and may be 3/4 x 1/2,etc.). The foil is sourced from a Dick Williamson certified and hand-signed presentation piece that I am the owner of.  The second artifact is a piece of Stowage Netting from LM-7 Aquarius. The netting was obtained from apollospace.com who acquired the piece from The Space Collective who in turn acquired the piece via William Looney, a former employee of Grumman.  Again, this custom designed cover is limited to only 13 and comes with artifacts from both the Command Module and the Lunar Module in one presentation and postmarked for the 50th anniversary of the launch of this historic mission. The price is $275 each with free shipping in the US and $8 for international shipping. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have. Covers will ship in a rigid top loader and bubble padded envelope for safe shipping. Thanks for looking. |
davidcwagner
Member Posts: 823
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 07-09-2020 04:31 PM
Email sent. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2565
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-09-2020 05:39 PM
E-mail sent. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-10-2020 09:12 AM
Thanks to those who have purchased theirs, I will get them in the post asap.There are now only 8 left available for sale. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-11-2020 11:45 AM
UPDATE: Only 6 of these covers remain available for sale! To put into perspective, pieces of Dick Williamson obtained kapton that are half the size of the ones contained in the cover have sold for $300. You get double the kapton + a piece of LM netting contained in a cover postmarked for the 50th anniversary! Thanks to those that have purchased theirs, they are on the way. Thanks for looking and good health to all my fellow cS'rs. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-15-2020 12:31 PM
Still a few available. Thanks to those who purchased and you should get them very shortly ,that is, if you havnt already received. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-17-2020 12:54 PM
There are still 4 currently available for sale. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2565
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-19-2020 11:02 AM
Our Apollo 13 artifact cover arrived yesterday and it is as cool as was described. We added it to our other items that are displayed and it makes a great addition. Thanks again for a wonderful cover.  
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vamanboatin
Member Posts: 224
From: Vienna, VA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 07-19-2020 11:41 AM
Email sent. |
BobF
Member Posts: 14
From: Great Mills, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2012
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posted 07-19-2020 03:04 PM
Email sent. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-20-2020 12:28 PM
Fred, the cover looks great displayed in the collection. Glad to hear your enjoying the cover. Thanks! |
jfs2
Member Posts: 220
From: Flagstaff, Arizona
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 07-20-2020 12:39 PM
Email sent. |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1285
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 07-20-2020 05:17 PM
My Apollo 13 cover arrived today. I must say that "Moonnut" did a very nice job on this cover. He went out of his way in designing a very detailed cover and insert. Very professionally done. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-22-2020 10:29 AM
Thanks for the kind words, Larry. Glad you enjoy your cover. |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 1199
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 07-22-2020 11:26 AM
Agree, Larry — great cover. Mine arrived recently, too. Fantastic graphics. A nice addition to the collection. |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 3059
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 07-22-2020 11:32 AM
Nice cachet design and insert card production, Brian, and it was a pleasure in having them postmarked for you. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-22-2020 11:32 AM
Thanks Ken. Your service was much appreciated. It was the finishing touch to complete the project. quote:
Originally posted by rjurek349:
A nice addition to the collection.
Thanks Richard, much appreciated. |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1285
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 07-22-2020 01:32 PM
Brian, have they sold out yet? They should be. They are excellent. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-23-2020 12:51 PM
Well Larry, I have just one left available for sale! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2565
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-23-2020 02:53 PM
Well then, folks if you are on the fence you would be wise to grab this. |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 1285
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 07-23-2020 04:42 PM
Brian, what edition number is it? |
moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-23-2020 05:07 PM
It is number 05/13. |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1701
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 07-24-2020 08:24 AM
Sending email on it if is still available.
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moonnut
Member Posts: 270
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 07-25-2020 12:27 PM
The cover is now SOLD OUT as of last night. I want to thank all who purchased for your support and kind words. It is so rewarding when the work put into something is so well received. |
jfs2
Member Posts: 220
From: Flagstaff, Arizona
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 07-25-2020 07:31 PM
Received the cover yesterday. It's an excellent addition to my up and coming Apollo 13 wall. It's just the beginning but having flown items and this cover is a great start. Thank you. |
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