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1932 USS Akron Flight Cover Swastika Good Luck Border 1931 Red Cross Line Pair
HISTORIC 1932 U.S.S. AKRON TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT COVER WITH RARE VARIETY COMBINATION
Up for sale is a highly distinct and complete piece of American aerophilately and postal history. This commemorative flight cover documents the U.S. Navy Airship U.S.S. Akron during its famous May 1932 Coast-to-Coast flight.
FLIGHT CREDENTIALS & POSTAL MARKINGS:
- Front Cachet: Features the prominent, crisp purple circular cachet reading: \"COAST TO COAST TRIP - U.S.S. AKRON CARRYING AIR MAIL - LEFT LAKEHURST MAY 8 1932 - P.O. DEPARTMENT\".
- Backstamp / Arrival Mark: The reverse side features the highly clear San Diego, California machine cancellation postmark dated May 11, 1932 (7 PM), acting as definitive proof of transit on the historic 3-day flight.
FRANKING & PRODUCTION VARIETY DETAILS:
This cover features a unique multi-stamp commemorative combination that perfectly pays the active 5-cent domestic airmail rate of May 1932.
- 1932 1-Cent George Washington Bicentennial Issue (Scott #705) in clean green.
- 1931 2-Cent Red Cross 50th Anniversary Issue (Scott #702) featuring Clara Barton. These two stamps are a connected pair.
- Production Guideline Premium: The connected Red Cross pair displays a distinct, fine printed horizontal guideline visible running right through the top edge perforations. This production marker serves as excellent proof of authenticity from the original Bureau of Engraving and Printing press sheets.
STATIONERY & CROSS-COLLECTIBLE APPEAL:
The envelope itself is a fascinating example of vintage commercial \"Air Mail\" stationery from the late 1920s and early 1930s. The corners feature a printed geometric \"Good Luck / Safe Journey\" swastika border corner motif. Mass-produced by American stationery printers prior to 1933, this design offers incredible cross-collectible historical value illustrating the symbol\'s pre-WW2 meaning in American design.
CONDITION:
The envelope is in solid vintage condition with strong, crisp, highly legible postal handstamps. Shows natural paper toning consistent with a 90+ year old historical document. Perforations on the stamps are well-preserved. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact condition details.
Item will be packaged with extreme care to ensure safe arrival.
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