Ponca Nebraska to Omaha 1938 First Flight National Air Mail Week #C23 USA NAMW

Item Specifics

Catalog Number

C23

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Postal History: United States Air Mail First Flight Cover (FFC)From: Ponca, 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 an outline of Nebraska with the text "Visit Ponca State Park". Also, handwritten text: "First Flight Ponca, Nebr. TO Omaha, Nebr."Handstamps/Endorsements: Blue "VIA AIR MAIL" across the cover.Postmark:Dispatch: Ponca, Nebraska, May 19, 1938, 9:30 AMTravel Time and Distance:The approximate straight-line distance between Ponca, Nebraska, and Cozad, Nebraska, is roughly 250-300 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 cachet promotes Ponca State Park, indicating its importance as a local attraction. The handwritten "First Flight" notation confirms this cover commemorates a special flight to Omaha as part of the NAMW celebrations. This item is a First Flight Cover (FFC) created for philatelic purposes during NAMW.Additional Information: Ponca, Nebraska, is located near the Missouri River and close to the South Dakota border. Ponca State Park, established in the 1930s, is a major recreational area known for its scenic views and outdoor activities. The park's promotion on this cover highlights its significance to the local economy and community.

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