1971, Apollo 15 Moon Exploration. Nos. 1396 and 1435a tied by "U.S.S. Okinawa (LPH-3) Aug 7, 1971 AM" datestamp on flown cover, label cachet showing phases of moon and "First extensive exploration of the Moon", "Launch July 26, 1971" duplex cancel also ties pair, red "Recovery Aug. 7, 1971" circular datestamp on back, signed by the three astronauts -- David Scott, Al Worden and James Irwin -- NASA serial no. 353 on back

FRESH AND VERY FINE FLOWN COVER FROM THE 1971 APOLLO 15 MOON EXPLORATION.

Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the United States Apollo space program and the fourth to land on the Moon. It was the first of what were termed "J missions", long stays on the Moon, with a greater focus on science than had been possible on previous missions. The mission began on July 26, 1971, and ended on August 7. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_15 )

According to the American Air Mail Catalogue, Pilot Alfred Worden was authorized to carry 144 covers on the mission. 16 were torn or destroyed and 60 were confiscated by NASA and eventually returned to Worden after litigation.

AAMC Value $13,000.00

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