Steinauer Nebraska 1938 First Air Mail Flight National Airmail Week C23 USA NAMW

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United States

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Unused

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Single

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Postal History: United States Air Mail First Flight Cover (FFC)From: Steinauer, 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." Black handwritten text: "First Air Mail Flight Steinauer, Nebr Catherine A. Conradt Post Master".Postmark:Dispatch: Steinauer, Nebraska, May 19, 1938, 1 PMTravel Time and Distance:The approximate straight-line distance between Steinauer, Nebraska, and Cozad, Nebraska, is roughly 140-190 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 handwritten text "First Air Mail Flight" clearly indicates this cover commemorates a special flight arranged as part of the NAMW celebrations. The handwritten notation of Postmaster Catherine A. Conradt adds a personal touch and confirms the cover's official nature. This item is a First Flight Cover (FFC) created for philatelic purposes during NAMW.Additional Information: Steinauer, Nebraska, is a small village in Pawnee County. The handwritten name of Postmaster Catherine A. Conradt provides a direct link to the local postal administration of the time.

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