Soyuz 6+7+8 KNIGA covers – COA
Soyuz 6+7+8 KNIGA covers – COA

Soyuz 6+7+8 KNIGA covers – COA

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Exclusive Soyuz 6+7+8 KNIGA Covers – Hand-Signed by All Three Crews, Including Vladislav Volkov, Later Lost on Soyuz 11

This rare and poignant collection of Soyuz 6, 7, and 8 KNIGA covers is an unparalleled piece of space history. Each cover is hand-signed by the cosmonauts from these historic missions, including the signature of Vladislav Volkov, whose untimely death on Soyuz 11 makes his autograph all the more meaningful. This set is not only a collector's item but a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the cosmonauts who made significant contributions to Soviet space exploration.

Key Features:

  • Hand-Signed by All Three Crews: This collection features the signatures of the crews from the Soyuz 6, 7, and 8 missions, including:

    • Soyuz 6 Crew: Shonin (Commander), Kubassov (Researcher)

    • Soyuz 7 Crew: Filipchenko (Commander), Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Gorbatko

    • Soyuz 8 Crew: Shatalov (Commander), Yelisseyev 

    Notably, Vladislav Volkov was one of the cosmonauts who tragically lost his life on Soyuz 11, making his signature on this cover a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the pioneers of space.

  • Comes with Original KNIGA Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Each set includes the official KNIGA Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the signatures are verified and the covers are genuine.

  • A Piece of Space History: These covers commemorate several critical milestones in Soviet space exploration, including the first-ever docking of spacecraft with crewed missions (Soyuz 7 and 8). The tragic loss of the Soyuz 11 crew underscores the risks and bravery involved in space exploration during this era.



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