Lot 248
1904 May 5, McConnellsville, NY, Mint Envelope. This 2c pink/amber embossed envelope (Scott No. U386) has the C.C. Phelps red "Rocket Ship" cachet used for the First US Rocket Mail. Only one cover flown on that flight is recorded. Pristine condition. E-Z No. OD1, 1996 cat. = $1200.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
Ex. the 1983 Al Zimmerman auction #3.
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| Realized $3,450 |
