5/20/39 FAM 18 First Flight, Trans-Atlantic Air Mail Service Cachet, Scott #C24!

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C24

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1939

Item Description

Scott #C24 Franking
Usa Trans-Atlantic Air Mail Service
Cachet

Cover dealer insert inside.
It is stuck to the tucked-in backflap

Addressed to:
Mrs. Florence Yost
Philadelphia, PA

Appropriate Receiving Cancel

Previous Dealer Price: $20.00

FAM-18 was awarded to Pan Am with two routes east across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. The Southern route was via Horta Azores and Lisbon Portugal to Marseilles France while the Northern route was via Canada, Newfoundland, Foynes Ireland to Southampton England. Both routes would later connect round-the-world. The Southern route was inaugurated on May 20, 1939 piloted by Arthur E LaPorte flying a Boeing 314 from New York to Marseilles France. The Northern route followed on June 24, 1939 piloted by Harold Gray flying a Boeing 314 from New York to Southampton England.

Minor Wear. This Cover Is in Very Fine Condition.

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New Hampshire, United States

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