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Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952
Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952

Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society certificate 1952

$ 263.47

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Arthur C. Clarke signature is clear, unsmudged, and hand-written (not auto-pen, stamp, or reproduction, etc.). Certificate itself is in good condition - I'd say great, but at some point, someone added "wings" to it to make it fit properly in the frame. The 'wings' are just slim pieces of matcing blue paper that are taped on the the top and bottom of certificate, from the back. They could be easily removed without changing the appearance of the certificate, and they are not visible in frame. The certificate paper is light blue, and it has been under glass, in this frame, for at least 60 years, and has lived most of its life in a library drawer, away from light, dust, pests, mildew, etc. Happy to supply more photos and answer all questions!
  • Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Signed by: Arthur C. Clarke

    Description

    Own a unique piece of space and science fiction memorablilia with this original Arthur C. Clarke signature British Interplanetary Society autographed membership certificate from 1952!
    This was my grandfather's British Interplanetary Society (BIS) Certificate of Fellowship, dated 8 November 1952, and signed by BIS Chairman of the Board, Arthur C. Clarke, and BIS Executive Secretary, Leonard James Carter (aka Len Carter or Len J. Carter).
    If you or a loved one is a collector or fan of Arthur C. Clarke, science fiction writer, 2001: A Space Odyssey, space exploration, NASA, UKSA, the British Interplanetary Society (BIS) this unique piece of memorabilia is a must-have aquisition!
    Who was Arthur C. Clarke? Arthur C. Clarke, (1917-2008), was an internationally acclaimed inventor, futurist, and best selling science fiction writer, author of 2001: A Space Odyssey - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke for a summary of this extraordinary man's most extraordinary life!
    A life-long proponent of space exploration and travel, Arthur C. Clarke was Chairman of the British Interplanetary Society, from 1951-1953 (he had earlier served in the same office from 1946-1947).
    The British Interplanetary Society is the world's oldest organization dedicated to space exploration, and was an early precursor of both the
    United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    (For more on the BIS, please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Interplanetary_Society)
    Arthur C. Clarke's hand-written signature appears in the lower right-hand corner of this original membership certificate, dated November 8, 1952. It belonged to my grandfather, who was a chemical engineer and pioneer in the aero-space industry, helping to develop fuel and systems instrumental in aeronautics and early space exploration, in the 1950s and 1960s.
    This British Interplanetary Society fellowship (membership) certificate is dated November 8, 1952, and is printed with black ink on light blue paper.
    It features a raised seal, and Arthur C. Clarke's original signature.
    It measures 8" x 5.5" unframed (approxiately 8.5" x 6" in frame). It will be shipped in-frame, unless you specify that you do not want the frame.
    It'll look great on a wall or a desk, and will make a unique conversation piece in the home, office, or lab!
    USPS Priority Shipping, included, at no additional charge!
    International customers, welcome, but shipping is at an additional charge (via eBay Global Shipping Program).
    If you have any questions, or would like to see additional photos, just ask!
    Thanks for your interest!