Dominican Republic 1958 Commercial Airmail Cover to US 11c Postage Latin America

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Country

Dominican Republic

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Summary This is an airmail cover from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, addressed to Olympic Radio & Television in Long Island City, New York, USA. It was sent in September 1958. The cover features a Dominican Republic stamp commemorating the 25th anniversary of the "Era de Trujillo" (Trujillo Era). Details · Sender: Hugo R. Gonzalez G., Comisiones y Representaciones, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. · Recipient: Export Dept., Olympic Radio & Television, 34-69 38th Ave., Long Island City 1, N.Y. U.S.A. · Postmark: Santiago, Republica Dominicana, September 26, 1958. · Markings: "VIA AEREA" (Air Mail), "AIR MAIL," "YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC," "SU VISITA ES GRATA EN LA REPUBLICA." · Back of Cover: Postmark from Trujillo City, September 27, 1958. "VISITE LA REPUBLICA DOMINICANA" Possible Route and Travel Time · Origin: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic · Destination: Long Island City, New York, USA Based on the postmarks, the cover traveled from Santiago to Trujillo City in one day. The total travel time to Long Island City is difficult to determine precisely, but airmail from the Dominican Republic to the US in 1958 would likely have taken 2-5 days. · Distance: The approximate distance between Santiago de los Caballeros and Long Island City is around 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers). Pictures show the actual item. Please contact with any questions. We offer combined shipping. Please visit our Hip store.

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