Description
Clean, unaddressed first day cover for the 30¢ Trans-Atlantic “Winged Globe” airmail (Scott C24), postmarked New York, N.Y., May 16, 1939. Bold “VIA AIR MAIL – FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” handstamp and the attractive Harry Simon / Pan American Stamp Co. cachet (orange & brown) showing a plane between two globes. A classic piece marking the launch of regular transatlantic airmail service.
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Stamp: Scott C24, 30¢ Trans-Atlantic “Winged Globe”, issued May 16, 1939 (FDI New York)
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Cachet: Harry Simon / Pan American Stamp Co. (Planty C24-18, orange & brown variety)
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Unaddressed; crisp strike; light toning consistent with age-please view all photos
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Historic context: prepaid the half-ounce transatlantic airmail rate as service began in 1939
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We offer combined shipping on postal covers
“Single cover ships via eBay Standard Envelope (tracked). If you purchase 2+ covers or request rigid packing, I’ll upgrade to USPS Ground Advantage (tracked) and combine shipping.”
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