Description: You are bidding on a postmarked 'First Day of Issue' cachet affixed with a stamp that commemorates NASA's Viking Spacecrafts Missions to Mars. Envelope was postmarked in Hampton, Virginia on July 20, 1978. Hampton is the home of Langley Research Center, which managed the project. Viking 1 and Viking 2 space probes made the first soft landings on the surface of Mars (July 20, 1976 and September 3, 1976). The mission was considered successful. Condition is very nice with some staining along the edges of the stamp and a few places on the envelope. Measures 9-1/2" in width and 4-1/8" inches in height. Buyer pays $1.50 postage for USPS First-Class mail. U.S. buyers only. Serious bidders only. Shipping only in U.S. Payment expected within 5 days. Thanks for bidding!
Price: 5 USD
Location: Newport News, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-15T03:35:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Viking Missions to Mars 'First Day of Issue' cachet
Year: 1978
Space Program: NASA Program
Signed: No
Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
