Cleveland, OH, Inaugural Airmail, Pittsburg Route, 1927 Postal History
$ 4.23
Description
Cleveland, OH, Inaugural Airmail, Pittsburg Route, 1927 Postal History. Reverse shows a receiving datestamp for Pittsburgh, Apr 21, 1927 (4:30 PM). No publisher or series information visible. Postal cover. Envelope with large circular inaugural cachet reading First Flight Inaugurating Contract Air Mail, Cleveland, Ohio, 12:00 Noon April 21, 1927 addressed to Thomas B. Smith, Central Post Office, Philadelphia, Pa. Front bears a 10-cent U.S. airmail stamp (map and biplane) with matching cancel and a purple "Via Airmail" handstamp; a purple return-name stamp at upper left reads "Henry E. Radasch, M.D.". Reverse shows a receiving datestamp for Pittsburgh, Apr 21, 1927 (4:30 PM). No publisher or series information visible Notes for Cover Collectors: • High-resolution scans of front and back are provided; use zoom to inspect postmarks, cachet details, and backstamps. • No third-party grading; condition is shown in the images.
