^#407 ^Lot 434 Gene Cernan

Printed souvenir treaty entitled “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and the Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies,” 17 x 10.5. This 17-article treaty was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union (the three depository governments) on January 27, 1967, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. Signed and inscribed at the top in blue ballpoint, “My best to Mr. Seymour Kessler, Gene Cernan 6 July ‘68.” Treaty also bears a Kennedy Space Center September 29, 1967, cancellation, a First Day of Issue stamp and a five-cent commemorative postage stamp. These scarce souvenirs were produced by longtime autograph dealer Sy Kessler to commemorate this event. In fine condition, with a small punch hole along central vertical fold and a small pencil notation to bottom.