Bangor Maine to Trenton 1931 First Flight Airmail Cover Cachet 5c Postage USA

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United States

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Cover (Postal History)

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Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Descriptive Overview: This is an airmail cover from Bangor, Maine, to Trenton, N.J., postmarked August 3, 1931. It commemorates the First Flight Air Mail Route AM-1, originally scheduled for August 1, 1931, but postponed to August 3. The cover features a cachet depicting an airplane and a canoe scene. Postal Journey: The cover originated in Bangor, Maine, processed on August 3, 1931, at 2 PM. The destination was Caesar M. Silipo at 242 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, N.J. Travel Analysis: Given the "VIA AIR MAIL" designation, the cover likely traveled primarily by air. The estimated travel distance between Bangor, Maine, and Trenton, New Jersey, is approximately 450-500 miles. Historical Context: Bangor, Maine, played a role in early airmail routes. Air Mail Route AM-1 was a significant route. The postponement of the first flight from August 1 to August 3 adds a unique element to this cover's history.

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