Alan Shepard Signed NASA Lithograph Mercury Seven

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Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. [born November 18, 1923 - died July 21, 1998] he was a Rear Admiral of the United States Navy, test pilot, second person in space and the fifth moon walker. He entered the the U.S Navy in 1944, and served on the destroyer USS Cogswell in the Pacific during world war II. In 1959, he was selected as one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts assigned to the Mercury program. On May 5, 1961, he piloted the Freedom 7, and became the first American to travel into space. Shortly before his launch, Shepard stated ''Please, dear God, don't let me *%!! up, This has since become known among aviators as ''Shepard's Prayer.'' [according to Gene Kranz]. In 1971, he was assigned as commander of Apollo 14 mission, and became the fifth man to walk on the moon. Alan Shepard died on July 21, 1998 at the age of 74. Listed for auction is a authentic vintage signed NASA lithograph of Alan Shepard. The photograph is a 8x10 satin finish portrait, and is dedicated and signed ''With warm regards Alan Shepard'' in blue pen. The lithograph has some tape remnants on the verso, light soiling on the white border around the photograph [trivial see scan] from previous mounting, but other wise in fine condition. [Please note if the scan appears yellow it is from our camera] The autograph is authentic, it is part of a Mercury Seven astronaut collection that was obtained from R&R auctions. They are a uacc registered dealer #043, and a premier auction house in the autograph field. The autograph of Alan Shepard is always space collectors favorite, this is a very nice example on a desirable format. We think it is a very fair opening bid, other dealers are offering just his signature for more than twice our opening bid, Absolutely no disappointments, or return and we will even refund your return shipping costs. We have listed other Mercury Seven astronaut signed photographs, along with Apollo and Space Shuttle autographs. Check out my other items ! Shipping/Handling..Please Read..T are no additional charges for shipping multiple auctions. Shipping in the United States 1st class, is 3.00 or Priority mail 5.00. Insurance can be added to Priority Shipping only. We cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged items that are shipped without insurance. Shipping to the United Kingdom is 6.20 all others please contact us for a shipping cost. If you have purchased a framed display, please allow us [2-3] days to prepare your display and obtain a shipping cost. Thank you for your purchase, your items will be well packed for shipping. PLEASE REVIEW OUR AUTHENTICITY AND RETURN POLICY BELOW. Please check our other auctions for we have listed various autographs and autograph displays in other fields such as Vintage Hollywood, Military, early T.V., and Elvis collectibles.AUTHENTICITY/RETURN POLICY....THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOGRAPH IS AN INVESTMENT....ALL AUTOGRAPHS AND DISPLAYS ARE GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT TIME LIMIT. WE ALSO OFFER A 30 DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN POLICY. IF THE AUTOGRAPH OR AUTOGRAPH DISPLAY IS NOT AS STATED OR TO YOUR EXPECTATION, SIMPLY RETURN. WE FEEL YOU SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR PURCHASE AND OUR POLICY REFLECTS THIS.... About us: we are lifelong autograph collectors, predominantly in the fields of Vintage Hollywood, T.V., Military, and early Rock-n-Roll. We are not a large business or website, nor do we pretend to be. We invest in desirable authentic material, tfore, we sell authentic autographs. All of our autographs are researched, and guaranteed authentic.Thank you for your interest in our auctions. collectors.viewBe sure to add me to your favorites list ! read more

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