Klaus Schmiegel – Prozac Co-Inventor – Autographed 1983 Lobex IV Science & Industry Cove

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Klaus Schmiegel autographed commemorative cover postmarked September 30, 1983, from the LOBEX IV “Balloon to Shuttle” Station in Long Beach, California. The cover features the 20¢ Science & Industry stamp, honoring American innovation and industrial advancement, paired with the mission-specific cancellation artwork depicting a space shuttle launch and cartoonish Earth figure. Schmiegel has signed clearly in black ink along the lower left margin.

Fine condition.

Dr. Klaus Schmiegel (b. 1939) is best known as the co-inventor of fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac, one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in history. His groundbreaking work at Eli Lilly revolutionized psychiatric treatment and transformed the global conversation around mental health.

A highly collectible piece intersecting science, space exploration, and pharmaceutical history, this cover captures the spirit of American innovation and celebrates one of the most influential scientists in modern medicine.

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Klaus Schmiegel – Prozac Co-Inventor – Autographed 1983 Lobex IV Science & Industry Cove

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