Lot 1196
September 22,1935 Astoria NY Rocket Mail Explosion Cover Green 'Via First….' Cachet, E-Z 5C1, Pictured in Life Magazine. Ellington-Zwisler 5C1. 250 covers were flown but only 28 damaged covers recovered. Bears 'Rocket And Mail/Damaged By Explosion' handstamp and imperf First American Rocket Flight stamp tied by green 'Via first American Rocket Flight' cachet and additional US franking, addressed to Kessler. This is the same cover used as the photo in the May 17, 1963 Life Magazine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Alden Barnes collection.
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