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1938 National Air Mail Week NAMW - Crystal Lake Illinois - Postmaster Signed
1938 National Air Mail Week NAMW - Crystal Lake Illinois - Postmaster Signed

1938 National Air Mail Week NAMW - Crystal Lake Illinois - Postmaster Signed

$ 3.16

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Quality: First Flight Cover
  • Condition: there is a vertical crease - see scan
  • Type: Transportation
  • Place of Origin: United States
  • Country: United States
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Exact Topic: Aviation History
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Exact Type: Postal History
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    Postmaster General James A. Farley and President Franklin Roosevelt created and proclaimed a week-long event to commemorate the 20
    th
    anniversary of the inauguration of US airmail service.  They saw the event as an opportunity to gain wider support and usage of the Post Office Department’s airmail service. Farley asked that every US citizen send an airmail letter during the week.  The slogan was “Receive Tomorrow’s mail today.”
    The celebration week was preceded by the issue of a new 6c airmail stamp, the attractive bicolored eagle, Scott #C23.
    This cover, with a C23 airmail stamp,
    was cacheted and postmarked on May 21, 1938 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to commemorate National Air Mail Week.
    The Crystal Lake Postmaster autographed the cover.