Please Help Identify NASA Envelopes from 70's - Apollo, Skylab

[RevKeith]

My Uncle worked for NASA during the space race days. He would send me these envelopes after launches. These are just a few of about 20 different envelopes that I have plus duplicates. Each of the envelopes is 6.25" X 3.75". I'm looking for any information on them? Any idea how much they are worth? I'm looking to possibly sell some of these to raise so much needed cash. I appreciate any help anyone could give me. Thanks!

Keith

 

[WillMarchant]

Space covers. Vary wildly in price. https://www.spacecoverstore.com/product/search.php?cat=70% is one site that buys and sells.

 

[Area66]

Space covers. Vary wildly in price. https://www.spacecoverstore.com/product/search.php?cat=70% is one site that buys and sells.

the one you link are "first day cover", this is not the same, the one on the OP post are not First Day Cover, so they have no value for stamps collectors, at least not for me. Stamps collectors are now paying 10 to 15% of the value of Scott Stamp Catalog, it's not a great time to sell stamps.

 

[WillMarchant]

You might also want to check out this book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615342019/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 at the local library. I enjoyed it a lot. Check out his https://www.americanastrophilately.com/ web site.

 

[RevKeith]

Thanks!

 

[bobkrech]

The value of the articles are not the stamps, it's the postmark of the actual date tied to the event, any signatures if present, and the rarity of the envelope or postcard. It's likely the one with the signatures is the most valuable, especially if they are original signatures, probably over $100. From the prices in Bill's references, the rest look like they're worth between $5 to $20 a piece. With the prices being that low, I'll guess they were processed by the hundreds if not thousands.

 

[dcastle]

Is the Apollo 14 cover actually signed by the astronauts or is that printed with the cachet? If it's a signed cover it could have significant value.

As a collector, I concur with the rest. None of these are highly valuable, a few dollars at best, but definitely interesting pieces, especially if they have a story. I collect stamps and have a number of space covers myself, including two that flew on Challenger back in 1983 (which sell for about $30 - 40 at auction usually). Thanks for showing them.

 

[RevKeith]

Doesn't look like actual signatures but stamped. Since they are not worth much I'll keep them and maybe get them framed and pass them on to my kids. They look cool even if they aren't worth much $. Thanks for sharing the info.

Keith