Rare Vintage USSR Buran Space Shuttle Archive — 2 Photos + Unique Launch Day Stamped Cover
An outstanding, authentic Soviet space memorabilia lot related to the historic launch of the Buran Space Shuttle at the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
What is Included in This Lot:
1 Historic Commemorative Cover (Envelope): Features unique official special postmark cancellations (FDC / Launch Day Cachets) applied directly at Baikonur on the day of the first Buran flight (15.XI.1988):
Front & Back: Special commemorative "Energia-Buran" cancellation seal with the launch date 15.XI.1988 and "Baikonur Cosmodrome" text.
Back: Official circular "Landing Complex Buran / Baikonur" (Посадочный комплекс Буран) postmark seal.
2 Original Black & White Photographs: Rare candid shots of technical staff and personnel standing directly in front of the Buran Space Shuttle inside the hangar/assembly area. The tiles and "Буран / СССР" insignia on the fuselage are clearly visible.
Condition & Details:
Envelope: Authentic vintage postal condition with official cancellations, crisp seals, clean overall.
Photos: Original B&W prints, approx. 7" x 5" (18 cm x 12 cm). Very clean backsides with slight handling age.
A rare collectible archive for serious space history enthusiasts, philatelists, and Soviet space program securely between heavy cardboard sheets and shipped in a protective mailer with tracking.
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