Space-travel enthusiasts and luxury fans will definitely want to know more about this incredible Faberge egg that was put on display during the Bonhams Space History Sale. The egg measures 3.5 x 1.5 inches and comprises a microfiche fragment of the King James Bible that went to space during the Apollo 14 mission.
This particular parchment was apparently one of the 100 copies of the Holy Bible that were taken to the moon as part of a 9-day mission in January 31, 1971. Furthermore, just 32 fragments of that lot received flight certification, which makes them incredibly rare and sought after in the eyes of scientists and religious people. The egg was presented inside an ornate velvet box that features the following inscription:”Apollo 14 Lunar Surface Bible Text Fragment – 50 Pages.” It is accompanied by a provenance letter signed by Edgar Mitchell and James W. Stout, both being Apollo 14 astronauts.
The piece’s worth ranges between $10,000 and $15,000, and it can definitely be considered one of the event’s most notable highlights.
