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Apollo 15 Postal Cover
Original "Sieger"

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Drop Date

22.06.2023

Drop Price

25,000.00 €

Market Value

+34.00%

33,500.00 €

Expected Holding Period

3 - 7 years

Fraction Price

50.00 €

Fractions

500

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Investment potential: similar Sieger covers fetched up to €50k

Extreme rarity: only 4 Sieger covers ever hit the public market

Historical drama: Closely linked to a major Apollo 15 scandal

General information

Type
Sieger Cover
Mission
Apollo 15
Signatures
Crew autographs
Rarity
1/100
Landing Site
Hadley Moon
Verification
Notarized Numbered

Seller and property details

Country of storage
Germany
Type of storage
Professional storage
Insurance
Yes
Seller type
Commercial
Country of seller
Germany

Documents

Consumer Information for Distance Selling

Asset Highlights

About this Cover

Additional Reading

The Apollo 15 "Sieger" Covers possess immense historical value as unique artefacts from the mission. These limited-edition covers with autographs of three members of the space crew have become highly sought after, despite the controversy surrounding them. After the mission, it was discovered that three astronauts had collaborated with Hermann Sieger, a German stamp dealer, and, unauthorised, took the envelopes into space, aiming to later sell them. The so-called "stamp scandal" led to an investigation by NASA and subsequent disciplinary actions. This controversy adds another layer of historical significance to these artefacts, and they remain highly valued. Only four “Sieger” covers ever hit the public market making them extremely rare and their allure is reflected in the auction prices, with some reaching up to a staggering $50,000.

About the Apollo 15 Mission

Additional Reading

Apollo 15 was the fourth, successfully completed, moon landing. It was launched on July 26th, 1971 and was the first of the famous Apollo “J” missions. According to Nasa, Apollo 15 set several new records such as, notably, “maximum radial distance travelled on the lunar surface away from the spacecraft.” In total, Apollo 15 spent “6 days and 1 hour in lunar orbit”. Two of the crew members, David Scott and Jim Irwin, performed three of the first ever deep space EVAs, also known as “moonwalks”, and even famously did a live demonstration of the Hammer-Feather drop (based on Galileo’s theory, the validity of which was crucial for the crew’s safe return to earth). Apollo 15 has since become one of NASA’s most famous missions and it has gone down in history for the space crew’s groundbreaking and record-setting accomplishments.

Space Memorabilia as Investment

Additional Reading

Space memorabilia such as moon rocks or envelopes signed by astronauts have gained considerable popularity as collectibles and alternative investments in recent years. Their rarity and history contributes to their wide appeal. In 2017, for example, a bag used by Neil Armstrong to collect moon samples during the Apollo 11 mission sold at Sotheby's for a staggering $1.8 million. The fact that celebrities such as Elon Musk or James Cameron are also avid collectors underlines and further boosts the worldwide interest in space memorabilia. In addition to their financial value, space memorabilia also possess cultural and historical significance, positioning these unique items as attractive investments for space fans and investors alike.

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Company	New Horizon GmbH
Brand	Timeless
Year of foundation	2018
Location	Berlin, Deutschland
Branch	Trade of Goods
Team	45 Employees
Website	www.timeless.investments
Investors	EQT Ventures, C3 EOS VC, Porsche Ventures, LA ROCA Capital

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