Howells Nebraska 1938 National Air Mail Week Cover 6c Postage #C23 USA NAMW

Item Specifics

Catalog Number

C23

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Postal History: United States Air Mail CoverFrom: Howells, NebraskaTo: Neil Davis, Cozad, NebraskaAdditional Visible Features:Stamp: Franked with the 6 cent bi-color (carmine and blue) U.S. Air Mail stamp (Scott #C23) issued in 1938. The design features an eagle in flight clutching a shield, arrows, and an olive branch. This stamp covered the standard domestic airmail rate.Handstamps/Endorsements: Purple "Via Air Mail."Postmark:Dispatch: Howells, Nebraska, May 19, 1938, 9 AMTravel Time and Distance:The approximate straight-line distance between Howells, Nebraska, and Cozad, Nebraska, is roughly 160-210 miles.Historical Context of Postmark Date (May 19, 1938):This cover was postmarked during National Air Mail Week (NAMW), May 15-21, 1938. This was a significant nationwide U.S. Post Office Department initiative to promote public awareness and use of air mail services. This cover represents a basic participation in National Air Mail Week, relying on the standard airmail stamp.Additional Information: Howells, Nebraska, is a village in Colfax County.

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