airmail flight cover: First day of issue, Ryan NYP stamp

Date:05/20/1977
Medium:Paper, ink
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas G. Dragges in memory of Robert May
Accession Number:2001.109.299
Dimensions:3 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (8.9 x 16.5 cm)
Collection:Aviation Archive
Category:Philately
Subcategory:Airmail Flight Cover
aircraft: Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis , Ryan NYP
company: Ryan
Description

Airmail flight cover, first day of issue for stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight; postmarked May 20, 1977 in Roosevelt Field Station, New York with four-line “First day of issue” cancellation mark over 13-stamp with color illustration of Ryan NYP landing with sun in background; no backstamp.

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