Yuri Gagarin Signed Soviet Philatelic Postcard, 1966

Yuri Gagarin
[Moscow, Soviet Union], ca. 1966

Yuri Gagarin Signed Soviet Philatelic Postcard, 1966
Signed Postal Card

A 3.75" x 5.75" vintage Soviet postcard signed by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) in Cyrillic along the lower border. Postmarked 1966. [Moscow, Soviet Union.] Featuring a satin-finish, black and white portrait photograph of Gagarin in his military uniform wearing several decorations, including his Hero of the Soviet Union medal and ribbons earned after his historic flight into space. Affixed to the photograph is a Soviet 3-kopek commemorative stamp featuring Gagarin's portrait. Purple commemorative handstamp at verso translates to: "Collectors' Club / Leningrad City Society of Collectors / At the celebration." Expected handling wear including light toning and slightly bumped corners, else near fine.

An attractive and historically interesting Soviet space collectible representing an official 1964 state-issued portrait commemorating the first human in space, enhanced by period philatelic elements from 1966.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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