Nebraska Palmer 1938 National Air Mail Week First Flight Cover FFC #C23 Postage

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 First Air Mail Flight CoverFrom: Palmer, 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.Cachet(s): Purple cachet featuring a map of Nebraska with airplane routes and town names. Text includes "NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK, MAY 15-21, 1938," "CENTRAL NEBRASKA AIR MAIL DISTRICT COMMEMORATIVE FLIGHTS MAY 19, 1938," and "First Air Mail Flight PALMER, NEBRASKA." The cachet appears to be a standard design used by multiple Nebraska towns.Handstamps/Endorsements: "Via Air Mail" in purple ink.Postmark:Dispatch: Palmer, Nebr., May 19, 1938, 1:30 PMTravel Time and Distance:The approximate straight-line distance between Palmer, Nebraska, and Cozad, Nebraska, is roughly 100-120 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. The "First Air Mail Flight" designation and cachet signify Palmer, Nebraska's participation in this event, likely involving a specially arranged flight to connect with established air mail routes. This item is a First Flight Cover (FFC) created for philatelic purposes during NAMW.

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