#C19 x 12 on COMMERCIAL UNION ENGINE mailing 2 Philippines, #720 makes 75c rate!

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C19,720

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Topic

Transport - Aircrafts & Aviation

Year of Issue

1936

Item Description

MASSIVE WINGED GLOBE FRANKING: 6c Orange x 12 examples plus 3c Violet, (Scott #C19, 720), all tied by Oakland CA Sep 26 1936 duplexes to legal size airmail cover, addressed Luzon Stevedoring Co // Manila PI (Philippine Islands), virtually the entire cover is covered, return address The Union Diesel Engine in Oakland (a mainstay of manufacturing in Oakland since immediately following the Big One in '06, receiving machine postmark (Manila Pay Your Internal Revenue Taxes On Time), some light soiling and pencil on reverse, The ULTIMATE cover for anyone putting together an exhibit of Winged Globes, VF

The 75c air rate to the Philippines was only in effect for two years.

The Luzon Stevedoring Company hauled machinery from Manila to other points in the Philippines. Union Diesel Engines were exported all over the world.

The reverse scan is cut off. There is nothing missing. Just my scanner playing games.

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12/16/2008

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Item Location

Pennsylvania, United States

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Yes

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