Lot 16

Air Mail First Flight Cover, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1938

Inauguration of Air Mail Service

起拍价: $50

Estimate: $75 - $100

This Air Mail First Flight Cover originates from Appleton, Wisconsin, dated December 16, 1938. It marks the inauguration of air mail service in the region, a significant event in postal history.

  • Features a clear cancellation mark from Appleton, Wisconsin.
  • Addressed to Mr. William Windland in New Ulm, Minnesota.
  • Includes a special cachet indicating the first flight and air mail service inauguration.
  • Standard air mail envelope with red, white, and blue border design.
  • Legal size envelope.
  • Features a 6-cent Winged Globe airmail stamp, issued in 1938, known for its depiction of a globe with wings symbolizing air mail service.

This cover is a valuable piece for collectors interested in postal history and first flight covers.

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场次: Session 1 — 01.10.2026 - 16:00

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