Apollo 16 Charlie Duke signed recovery postal cover

Apollo 16 Charlie Duke signed recovery postal coverA Charlie Duke signed Apollo 16 recovery postal cover Apollo 16 lunar module pilot Charlie Duke (1935 ) is the 10th man to walk on the Moon and also the youngest, at 36 years and 201 days. Signed attractively by Duke on the front in blue ink. Features a cachet celebrating the Apollo 16 recovery force. The 6. 5 x 3. 5 inch cover is in good condition, with slight toning next to signature from an old label. Provenance: ex. RR Auction (2010) certified by

The beautiful box bears the heraldic three feathers badge of the Prince of Wales

A fine used example despite a few short perforations

A rare and remarkable item

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £111+

the cancellation removal trial of 1840

This CDR remains active today and serves as the eyes and ears of the Cuban government at ground level

Natural paper wrinkle affecting R8/11

error 'MALTA' (SILVER) OMITTED

Commander Scott and Lunar Module Pilot Irwin spent two days and 18 hours on the Moon

Intriguingly

irregular compound perforations 11 (at top) and 14 (other sides)

A 1989 Christmas greetings card with a colour photograph of the Prince and Princess standing behind a gate with Princess Diana holding Prince William and Prince Harry