Prague Nebraska 1938 First Flight Cover National Airmail Week #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 First Flight Cover (FFC)From: Prague, 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 airplane and the text "Via AIR MAIL". Also, blue printed text at the bottom: "FIRST AIR MAIL FLIGHT MAY 19, 1938, FROM PRAGUE, NEBR."Handstamps/Endorsements: Blue "VIA AIR MAIL" diagonally across the cover. Handwritten "Adolf E. Kaspar, P.M. Prague, Nebr." in the upper left corner.Postmark:Dispatch: Prague, Nebraska, May 19, 1938, 11 AMTravel Time and Distance:The approximate straight-line distance between Prague, Nebraska, and Cozad, Nebraska, is roughly 150-200 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 printed text "FIRST AIR MAIL FLIGHT" clearly indicates this cover commemorates a special flight arranged as part of the NAMW celebrations. This item is a First Flight Cover (FFC) created for philatelic purposes during NAMW.Additional Information: Prague, Nebraska, was settled by Czech immigrants in the late 19th century, who named it after the capital of their homeland. The town maintains a strong Czech heritage. The handwritten signature of Postmaster Adolf E. Kaspar adds a personal touch to this First Flight Cover.

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